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Thursday, Oct 4, 2018
Jerrod Niemann Salutes Service Members Through Music
Country music star Jerrod Niemann was inspired by his personal experiences of performing on USO tours, and by the tragic fatalities of four U.S. soldiers in Niger in 2017, to write his latest song, "Old Glory."
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Friday, Sep 14, 2018
Kansas City Royals Legends Connect with Fans on USO Tour to Kuwait
Kansas City Royals legends George Brett, Bret Saberhagen, Reggie Sanders and Mike Sweeney traveled to USO Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to connect with troops from the Missouri National Guard and watched a Royals game live with service members.
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Thursday, Sep 13, 2018
World’s Biggest USO Tour Connects Celebrities to Service Members Worldwide
The USO hosted the World's Biggest USO Tour on September 12, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The performance by hit country duo Florida Georgia Line, actor-comedian Adam Devine and celebrity chef Robert Irvine was livestreamed to thousands of service members, military families and USO supporters across the globe.
Tom Hardy Embarks on USO Tour
The tour made stops in North Carolina, Washington D.C. and Virginia to give private screenings of the new film, Venom, to service members and their families in the area.
Tom Hardy spends time with sailors aboard the USS George H.W. Bush.
A Special Visit at LA Fleet Week
Actors John Krasinski and Wendell Pierce, who star in the new Amazon Prime series, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan," visited with service members during Los Angeles Fleet Week on August 31.
Krasinski and Pierce chat with a sailor at the Bob Hope USO Fleet Week pop-up center.
Connecting Service Members to Home
USO, FOX Sports and the St. Louis Cardinals brought the Missouri National Guard 35th Engineer Brigade in Kuwait closer to home with a special viewing of the August 15th game and an opportunity to connect with their family and friends in attendance.
Bonnie Brackett, center manager at USO Camp Buehring, chats with FOX Sports Midwest during their This One's For You broadcast.
A Salute to Military Spouses
Actresses Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell-Martin, the dynamic duo from the popular 1990s sitcom “Martin,” hosted a “Girl Talk” workshop and meet-and-greet event for military spouses at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.
Arnold and Campbell-Martin pose with military spouses on July 7, 2018.
Falcons #Flex4Forces in Southwest Asia
Atlanta Falcons CEO Steve Cannon, head coach Dan Quinn, players Alex Mack, Ben Garland and Matt Bryant, cheerleaders Brianna Stade and Alexandria Giannini traveled on a USO tour to Iraq and Kuwait in June to connect with deployed troops.
Falcons center, Alex Mack, stands strong with a service member in Iraq.
Bringing NBA Finals 2018 to Kuwait
Coach Monty Williams, NBA Legend Kevin Martin & WNBA Legend Ruthie Bolton traveled on the latest USO-NBA Cares Hoops For Troops tour.
Along with visiting active duty military, the group also coached service members in a basketball game and attended an NBA Finals party on base.
A "Super Powered" #Flex4Forces
The cast of Marvel's Runaways came together to show their support for service members and their families.
Pictured above (left to right): Kevin Weisman, Angel Parker, Annie Wersching, Brigid Brannagh, Ever Carradine, Brittany Ishibashi, Ryan Sands and James Yaegashi.
July 4th T-Shirt Campaign
Thank you to the celebrity supporters who have joined USO in bringing Americans closer together with our service community this Military Appreciation Month!
Tony Goldwyn, Kristin Chenoweth, Conan O'Brien and Felicity Huffman are just some of the entertainers that have worn the limited-edition tee.
Ready, Set, Pose!
UFC Stars, Paige VanZant and Max "Blessed" Holloway, had some fun with a young fan during the #USOViceTour.
Holloway and the young fan "faced off" at Yokota Air Base.
A #USOViceTour Birthday Celebration
Entertainers participated in a USO Operation Birthday Cake surprise for Airman 1st Class Austin Horsting, whose mother also surprised him by traveling to Osan Air Base.
The group poses together for a birthday picture to remember.
Around the World in 8 Days
While visiting service members in South Korea, entertainers on the #USOViceTour visited Imjingak, which is home to "The Bridge of Freedom"; where 12,773 Korean POWs were returned in 1953.
Entertainers Jon Stewart, Craig Morgan, Robert Irvine, Paige VanZant, Max "Blessed" Holloway and Richard "Rip" Hamilton joined Gen. Selva on a USO tour across the world
Getting in the (Gaming) Zone
Activision and the Call of Duty Endowment introduced the newest "Call of Duty: WWII" DLC Pack, "The War Machine," to service members overseas with opportunities to play with family members and friends at home.
The USO tour traveled to military bases in Germany and Kuwait.
All Smiles in Italy
Saints running back Mark Ingram joined Ben Garland, Carlos Dunlap, Latavius Murray, Mario Addison and Rex Ryan for an overseas USO tour as part of NFL's Salute to Service.
Ingram shared a meal with service members.
USO Tour Heads to Cuba
Actors Robert Patrick, Matthew Lillard and Michael Irby made a special trip to visit service members in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Patrick, Lillard and Irby pose with military hospital staff in Cuba.
A Comic-Con Celebration
Best-selling mystery and suspense novel author, Brad Meltzer, took part in a Q&A panel during USO Camp Buehring's first ever Comic-Con.
Meltzer chats with service members in Kuwait via Skype.
A "Rocking" Start to the Marine Corps Trials
A group of Marines had the opportunity to meet with Daughtry just before the official kickoff of the Marine Corps Trials.
Daughtry took a moment to visit with service members during his concert in Wilmington, NC.
An All-Star Shows His Support
Jerry Stackhouse paid a visit to service members at Bob Hope USO a few days before the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
Stackhouse toured the center and visited with troops in Los Angeles, CA
A "Super" Visit to Korea
NFL players, Chris Manhertz and Jelani Jenkins, made a special trip to visit service members and their families in Korea during Super Bowl LII.
Manhertz and Jenkins spent time at Camp Humphreys and Camp Casey.
Happy Birthday, USO!
Robert Patrick (@ripfighter) joined USO in celebrating its 77th birthday this February 4th.
Patrick has entertained more than 10,000 service members over the years.
Olympic Gold Medalist Visits Service Members Overseas
Gabby Douglas spent time visiting with service members and their families during her USO tour to Guam and Hawaii.
Douglas also held a gymnastics clinic for some lucky military children
#Bestof2017
USO took a quick look back at the wonderful entertainers who supported us throughout 2017 like Chris Pratt and Jessica Biel!
Celebs and supporters alike showed their strength for service members
A Holiday Tour to Remember
Chef Robert Irvine had an opportunity to thank service members overseas while traveling with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
"Nothing better than visiting our troops overseas!" wrote Irvine
Celebs Join The Chairman for a Special Tour
The #USOTour2017 was a huge success! Special thanks to @mikethemiz, @thefoxxyone, @ilizas, @chefirvine, @andybovine, @jrodfromoz, @florent.groberg and so many more who spent the holidays with service members overseas.
Adam Devine spending some time just "hanging out" with the flight crew
Spirited Performances During the Holiday Season
Thanks to comedians like Iliza Shlesinger, there was no shortage of laughter during the 2017 Chairman's Holiday Tour!
Shlesinger giving the "thumbs up" on her way to Afghanistan
The Miz Smiles for the Camera During #USOTour2017
What better way to capture the USO tour experience than to take a selfie?
The Miz snaps a quick photo during the excitement
The Chainsmokers Surprise Visit
The Chainsmokers put on an incredible show for some deserving service members in South Carolina during the holiday season.
Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, known as The Chainsmokers, visiting with service members at Camp McCrady
Troops Get an Early Screening of "Jumanji"
USO and Sony Pictures treated service members and military families to an early screening of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” with a special visit from one of the film's stars, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Johnson spent his time thanking the troops and greeting the crowd
Connecting With Service Members Worldwide World's Biggest USO Tour
The USO brought hit country duo Florida Georgia Line, actor-comedian Adam Devine and celebrity chef Robert Irvine straight to the doorsteps of thousands of service members and patriotic Americans. The one-of-a-kind concert event, which took place in Washington, D.C., was livestreamed to thousands of viewers at watch parties across the world.
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While the entertainment industry has changed a lot over the years, a few things have not. Today's service men and women still long for family, home and country, and they are still delighted and inspired when their personal heroes volunteer their time, voice and reach to work with USO and engage with service members and their families. Support from their favorite entertainers strengthens service members and their families by keeping them connected to the people, places and things they love.
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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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