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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, global entertainment, military spouse and youth programming, and much more, all made possible by donors, corporate partners, volunteers and staff.

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Press Releases

Media Coverage

2025

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

The Wartime Organization That Brought Hollywood Stars Like Marilyn Monroe and Nancy Sinatra to the Frontlines to Entertain the Troops

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

USO Madden 25 Tournament  

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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