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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.

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2026

February 24, 2026

Public Invited to Vote for USO Canine Volunteer of the Year Award

January 22, 2026

USO Partners with Bridge My Return (BMR) to Launch New AI-Powered Job Board to Match Service Members and Military Spouses to Thousands of Civilian Employment Opportunities

January 20, 2026

USO Announces MN Vikings Running Back Aaron Jones and NFL Legend Vince Wilfork as Global Ambassadors

January 8, 2026

USO Names 2025 USO Volunteers of the Year

January 7, 2026

The USO Announces Seven New Members Elected to USO Board of Governors

2025

December 9, 2025

USO 2025 Holiday Tour Brings World-Class Entertainment and Holiday Cheer to Service Members Overseas

August 26, 2025

USO and NFL Host 5th Madden NFL Gaming Tournament for Service Members with Super Bowl LX Opportunity

August 15, 2025

The USO Appoints Lieutenant General (retired) Michael Linnington as New Chief Executive Officer to Lead Its Next Chapter of Service and Innovation

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

USO and Clear Channel Outdoor Launch New Campaign Supporting Military Service Members and Families During Holidays

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

Game On: The USO and NFL Bring Service Members Together with 4th Annual Madden NFL 25 Tournament and Chance to Attend Super Bowl LIX

July 19, 2024

Significant Donation Helped USO Expand Its Impact in Europe

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2026

People, February 16

Vince Wilfork and Aaron Jones Say Football Is Icebreaker on USO Trips

Ryen Rusillo Podcast on Barstool Sports, February 4

USO Global Ambassador Vince Wilfork discusses USO tours and supporting service members

2025

The Pat McAfee Show (ESPN), December 10

Vince Wilfork Discusses USO Holiday Tour

People, December 4

Paul Skenes Reflects on His Air Force Academy Days After USO Tour with Livvy Dunne

CNN, November 27

Thanksgiving in America (live report from USO Warrior Center in Germany)

Tampa Bay 28 (ABC), November 24

The USO: A bridge to home for America’s service men and women (interview with USO CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Linnington)

People, September 27

National Guardsmen Saved 6 People Being Swept Away in Hurricane. Just Moments Before, They Nearly Drowned Themselves: Brandon Moore and Ethan Ward were recently named the USO’s 2025 Service Members of the Year for helping rescue six people during Hurricane Helene

Military Times, September 18

Elmo and friends help military families build healthy habits

Forbes, September 15

Meet Leader, The Therapy Dog Named USO’s Canine Volunteer Of The Year

Food Network, September 14

Find Out Who Won Season 18 of ‘The Great Food Truck Race’

Military Families magazine, September 9

‘NCIS’ actor Wilmer Valderrama recognized for 'serving those who serve,’ calls for unity

Stars and Stripes, July 30

USO opens new shipboard center on USS Iwo Jima

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

Vikings’ Aaron Jones Honors Parents’ Military Service on USO Tour — and FaceTimes Mom from Her Old Base

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

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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