Kassia Reedy

More from the USO

• Feb 27, 2026

  From Kuwait to the DMZ: How One Soldier Has Leaned on the USO Throughout Deployments

  Throughout deployments to the Middle East and along the DMZ in South Korea, U.S. Army Sgt. Stanley Darby is no stranger to serving in high-stress environments. But no matter the location, one thing remains constant: the support of the USO. Through the USO, Darby has been able to not only remain connected to his family, but also to recharge and support his fellow service members by volunteering.

• Feb 26, 2026

  Serving Far From Home: 2025 USO Overseas Volunteer of the Year Honored at Yokota Air Base, Japan

  U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Wylie was presented with the 2025 USO Overseas Volunteer of the Year award by USO Board of Governors member and Senior Managing Director at Ankura Mike P. Emmert during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base in February 2026. The honor recognizes Wylie's exceptional commitment to serving his fellow service members and their families, helping create a sense of connection and community far from home in Japan.

• Feb 4, 2026

  The USO and the NFL Come Together Through Gaming to Support Service Members and Send Two Airmen to the Super Bowl LX

  For nearly 60 years, the USO and the NFL have partnered to support service members and military families, most recently through the fifth annual Salute to Service Madden NFL gaming tournament. This year’s competition will bring U.S. Air Force winners Michael Evans and Nate Vitolas all the way to the Super Bowl, celebrating the connection, camaraderie and joy gaming brings to the military community.