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Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020
2020 in Review: How the USO Entertained the Military Through the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic required the USO to quickly pivot and find a new way to deliver entertainment to service members and military families worldwide to keep morale high. The USO MVP Series allowed the military community to virtually meet one-on-one with some of the world’s leading entertainers. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the series throughout 2020.
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Friday, Jul 17, 2020
Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne Discuss New Film and Realities of Military Life with Service Members
Actresses Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne joined a Virtual USO Tour to discuss their new Netflix film, "The Old Guard," with service members - and the extensive military training they went through to prepare for their roles.
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Monday, Jun 15, 2020
'Bagram's Got Talent' Tradition Carries on Despite COVID-19 Restrictions
The USO's bi-annual "Bagram's Got Talent" show went virtual this year, with troops deployed to Afghanistan showing off their singing skills alongside special appearances from celebrities across the world.
#USOHolidayTour Brings Cheer to Troops Abroad
Wilmer Valderrama joined Shaun White, Milo Ventimiglia, Kellie Pickler, Jessimae Peluso, Mat Fraser and DJ J. Dayz for the 18th annual Holiday Tour with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Valderrama visits with a service member in Norway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Bringing Holiday Cheer to Service Members USO Holidays
With the help of the entertainment industry, the USO provides a crucial link to home for service members and military families – with every tour, every show and every laugh – especially during the holidays. Stars from music, comedy, sports, film and television joined forces to deliver a special holiday message to our troops to thank them for all they do to protect our country.
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Entertainment Is Our Tradition
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 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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