Entertainment Is Our Tradition

USO Entertainment delivers first-class entertainment programming, partnering with entertainment and sports industries to bring celebrities and athletes to U.S. military service members and their families worldwide.

Through one of a kind, in-person tours, its Military Virtual Programming (MVP) series and content on demand, the USO creates meaningful interactions that uplift & strengthen service members and their families and remind them how much their sacrifice is valued.

In 2023, USO entertainment provided programming to over 325 US military sites, across 22 countries, and 48 states & territories & 2 ships at sea.    

In-Person Tours

Since 1941, the USO has been committed to supporting service members. USO Tours connect the entertainment world with our military, bringing performers into unique settings for an exceptionally appreciative audience. From meet and greets, performances to pick-up games, the USO authentically brings America’s favorite pastimes to service members.

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Photo credit DOD/Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Wilmer Valderrama takes a selfie with a crowd of service members while performing on the Chairman’s 2018 USO Holiday Tour, which traveled across Afghanistan.

MVP Live

The USO’s Military Virtual Programming series provides positive, uplifting digital engagements for troops and military families, featuring a wide variety of content such as entertainment, family activities, transition support, and more. Service members have the opportunity to hear from their favorite celebrities across various genres, including TV/film, sports, comedy, music, literature, and more.

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Content On-Demand

Since 2021, the USO App has been delivering on-demand content to verified military users, streaming both live and on-demand entertainment to ensure service members have access to quality content anytime, anywhere. Additionally, the USO offers a short-form interview series called Open Source, which provides behind-the-scenes access with celebrity guests. In these interviews, we discuss their latest projects, address some of the military’s most popular questions, and collect messages of support for our troops.

Talent Corps

The USO Talent Corps is an alliance of skilled and diverse entertainers who support our Military audience and their families through live stateside performances. If you’re interested in joining this remarkable team and sharing your talents, please submit your information using our request form.

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USO Entertainment History

USO's tradition of supporting service members stretches back to our beginnings in 1941. In an effort to boost our military's morale, USO teamed up with some of our country's brightest stars to produce concerts, meet-and-greets and other interactive events for our service members at home and overseas.

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