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The USO is the leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families. Since 1941, the USO has been by the side of service members throughout their military service. Impactful support is provided through our 250+ locations around the world, a robust care package delivery program, entertainment, military spouse and youth programming, and much more, all made possible by donors, corporate partners, volunteers and staff.
Press Releases
2025
May 22, 2025
Actor and USO Global Ambassador Wilmer Valderrama to Be Recognized at USO Gala
May 1, 2025
Meet the 2025 USO Service Members of the Year
February 4, 2025
USO Announces Goal to Collect Two Million Messages of Support for U.S. Service Members
February 3, 2025
USO Announces New Chief Development Officer and New Chief Marketing Officer
2024
December 17, 2024
USO Announces Planned Departure of CEO and President Dr. J.D. Crouch II in 2025
November 1, 2024
October 30, 2024
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Outfit and Support USO Centers on U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers
September 16, 2024
Navy Federal Makes $9 Million Commitment to the USO
August 19, 2024
July 19, 2024
Significant Donation Helped USO Expand Its Impact in Europe
Media Coverage
2025
Columbus Dispatch (OH), June 1
After saving drowning infant, Sunbury native was named USO Coast Guardsman of the Year
Washington Examiner, May 30
USO Gala 2025: Honoring soldiers and Wilmer Valderrama
NBC Washington, May 29
USO Airman of the Year Helped Fellow Serviceman in Crisis
CBS Mornings, May 26
USO National Guardsmen of the Year discuss heroic actions during Hurricane Helene
ABC Norfolk, May 22
USS Bainbridge celebrates new USO on board
People, April 27
Military.com, April 8
4 Incredible USO Programs US Troops Might Not Know About
Boston.com, March 23
She’s running Boston for that charity that ‘unites the defining threads’ of her life
Stars and Stripes, March 19
USO Fort Eustis therapy dog makes a paw-sitive impact in the military community
People, February 14
Jo Koy Brings Laughs to U.S. Troops Overseas — and Gets a Painfully Hilarious Surprise
NOLA.com (Times-Picayune & New Orleans Advocate), February 7
NFL, USO team up to celebrate new military parents with a baby shower ahead of Super Bowl
WCSC (CBS Charleston, SC), February 7
Local Navy service member wins tickets to Super Bowl through Madden USO tournament
Smithsonian Magazine, February 4
2024
NPR & WBUR’s Here & Now, December 19
Letters written by a WWII soldier to his wife during wartime offer an intimate glimpse into history
Fox & Friends, December 14
Celebrating the 12 days of giving with USO
Stars and Stripes, December 11
USO holiday tour delights soldiers in Vicenza with former Patriots star, host of performers
Washington Post, December 2
‘Speedy’ Weber wrote his wife 300 letters in WWII. She saved them all.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay, November 9
Billboard, November 4
The War and Treaty on Becoming the Latest Act to Embrace the USO’s Long-Standing Mission
Comcast Newsmakers, October 31
Strength in Service: Boosting the Morale of the Military Community with Christopher Plamp of the USO
Stars and Stripes, October 8
‘SEAL Team’ actor immerses himself into the military community with USO tour to Marine Corps Museum
Business Insider, September 21
Extreme makeover, US Navy edition: See the new apartment-like digs on US aircraft carriers
Live with Kelly and Mark, September 16
Wilmer Valderrama Talks About His Personal Connection to the USO
The Julie Mason Show, Sirius XM, September 16
Dr. J.D. Crouch II on the Recent USO Experience on Capitol Hill
Military.com, September 4
Win Super Bowl Tickets Through the USO’s Annual Madden NFL Tournament
Stars and Stripes, August 26
USO commemorates ‘American Icon’ Toby Keith in NBC concert tribute
Broadway World, August 22
COME FROM AWAY National Tour Performs at U.S. Military Installations
Department of Defense News, August 21
As Need for Comfort Dogs Grows, So Does USO’s Canine Program
Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast, August 16
USO CEO JD Crouch discusses the organization’s vision, programs and impact (starts at 17:35 mark)
Yahoo Sports, August 8
USO hosting Commanders Cup Gaming Tournament at Eglin Air Force Base
The Hollywood Reporter, July 11
Wilmer Valderrama on New Activewear Line E.P.U and Work With USO: “I’m Just So Proud”
KPBS (PBS/NPR, San Diego), July 9
USO Center opens on San Diego carrier Abraham Lincoln ahead of deployment
Executive Health & Life podcast, July 4
Inspiring Leadership and Public Service with Dr. J.D. Crouch II, CEO of the USO
People, June 20
Inside Bikeriders Stars Austin Butler, Norman Reedus and Jodie Comer’s USO Army Base Trip
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