Kassia Reedy

More from the USO

• Sep 9, 2025

  From Rucksacks to Backpacks: How the USO Helped Military Kids in Jacksonville, Florida, Start the School Year Strong

  The USO and Freedom Mortgage teamed up once again with their annual Rucksacks to Backpacks event, supporting military children as they transition into the new school year.

• Sep 8, 2025

  Even While Deployed, Military Parents Show Up for their Children’s First Day of School with Some Help from the USO

  Starting a new school year can be tough, especially when a parent is deployed. That's why the USO team in Romania recently hosted an event that gave deployed service members the opportunity to create back-to-school care packages for their children. Through these care packages, filled with hand-picked school supplies, military kids back home received a reminder that their parents are thinking of them and by their side on that first day of school – even when thousands of miles away.

• Sep 2, 2025

  The Power of Friendship: How One Airman Saved Another from Suicide

  When Senior Airman Austin Irving quietly struggled with his mental health, his close friend and fellow airman, Staff Sgt. Anthony Palacios, recognized the signs and stepped in at a crucial moment. Their deep friendship, built through shared service and trust while stationed in Germany, became a lifeline when it mattered most.