USO COVID-19 Response: In response to CDC guidelines regarding social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some USO Military Spouse Programs will be delivered virtually. Please see Events below for more details.



The average military spouse moves 8-12 times in the span of a 20-year military career, which often results in starting over in each new location and dealing with the struggle of meeting new people, sustaining meaningful employment, and feeling a sense of community where they live. The USO has supported military spouses for many years and in 2016 launched a worldwide initiative focusing on programs to strengthen and empower military spouses by connecting them to their social, professional, and community networks.

USO Coffee Connections

Military spouses enjoy coffee together. | Photo credit USO photo

These monthly gatherings allow spouses to relax in a comfortable setting, share advice, learn about local events, and make new friends over a cup of coffee and pastries. Spouses are encouraged to come as they are or bring other military spouses with them to join in on the friendly conversation.

In 2019 the USO hosted more than 200 events that connected more than 7,500 military spouses. In 2020, the USO plans to host more than 500 events that connect over 8,000 spouses with other military spouses in their local communities and networks.

USO Coffee Connection Live

Coffee Connection Live kicked off in February 2019. This program was created in response to requests from Military Spouses who might not have ready access to a USO location but expressed interest in participating in USO spouse programming. This virtual event is an hour long “coffee chat” between a USO military spouse and an influential guest where they discuss topics that are relevant and trending within the military spouse community.

Topics such as The Backbone of our Military research, marriage and the military, PCSing, employment, wellness and many others have been discussed. Guests include Ellyn Dunford, Carla Hall, Brittany Boccher, Brian Alvarado, Kellie Artis, Evie King and Corie Weathers. All episodes can be found at uso.org/campaign/coffee-connection-live.

Learn about other USO Military Spouse Programs >

Events

  • Jan 14th 2021 10:00 AM CST (1000S)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - Camp Dodge - January 14, 2021

    Camp Dodge, Iowa

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 14th 2021 9:00 AM EST ( 900R)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Stewart - January 14, 2021

    Fort Stewart, GA

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 13th 2021 1:00 PM ChST (1300K)

    Coffee Connection - Anderson - January 13, 2021

    Anderson, AFB

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 13th 2021 10:00 AM EST (1000R)

    Coffee Connection - NAS Pensacola - January 13, 2021

    NWFL NAS Pensacola

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 13th 2021 9:00 AM JST ( 900I)

    Coffee Connection - Yokosuka, Japan - January 13, 2021

    Yokosuka, Japan

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 12th 2021 10:30 AM JST (1030I)

    Coffee Connection - Yokota - January 12, 2021

    Yokota, Japan

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 12th 2021 10:00 AM CET (1000A)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - Baumholder - January 12, 2021

    Baumholder, Germany

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to all spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 12th 2021 10:00 AM CST (1000S)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - Fort Campbell - January 12, 2021

    Fort Campbell, KY

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 12th 2021 9:00 AM JST ( 900I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Walker - January 12, 2021

    Camp Walker

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 11th 2021 10:00 AM JST (1000I)

    Coffee Connection - Kadena - January 11, 2021

    Kadena - Okinawa, Japan

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 7th 2021 10:00 AM KST (1000I)

    Coffee Connection - Sasebo - January 7, 2021

    Sasebo, Japan

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 7th 2021 10:00 AM JST (1000I)

    Coffee Connection - Iwakuni - January 7, 2021

    Iwakuni, Japan

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 22nd 2020 10:00 AM EST (1000R)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - NAS Pensacola - December 22, 2020

    NAS Pensacola

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 17th 2020 11:30 AM KST (1130I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Walker Outreach (Chinhae) - December 17, 2020

    Camp Walker Outreach - Chinhae

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 15th 2020 10:00 AM CET (1000A)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - Baumholder - December 15, 2020

    Baumholder

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 15th 2020 9:00 AM KST ( 900I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Walker (Daegu) - December 15, 2020

    camp Walker

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 11th 2020 12:00 PM EST (1200R)

    Coffee Connection Live featuring Hallmark Channels' Bubbly Sesh with Jacks & Shawl - December 11, 2020

    Online

    Join the USO as we host a virtual LIVE Coffee Connection for all military spouses around the world!

    Register Here
  • Dec 10th 2020 10:30 AM JST (1030I)

    Coffee Connection - Iwakuni - December 10, 2020

    Iwakuni

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 10th 2020 9:00 AM CST ( 900S)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Hood - December 10, 2020

    Fort Riley

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 9th 2020 9:00 AM CST ( 900S)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Riley - December 9. 2020

    Fort Riley

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 8th 2020 10:30 AM JST (1030I)

    Coffee Connection - Yokota, Japan - December 8, 2020

    Yokota

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 8th 2020 10:00 AM KST (1000I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Foster - December 8, 2020

    Camp Foster - Okinawa

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 3rd 2020 9:30 AM EST ( 930R)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Stewart - December 3, 2020

    Fort Stewart, GA

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Dec 2nd 2020 10:00 AM JST (1000I)

    Coffee Connection - Sasebo - December 2, 2020

    Sasebo - Nimitz Park

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 30th 2020 10:30 AM CET (1030A)

    Coffee Connection - Vicenza, IT - November 30, 2020

    Vicenza, IT

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 26th 2020 9:30 AM KST ( 930I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Carroll - November 26, 2020

    Camp Carroll

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 20th 2020 11:00 AM CET (1100A)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - Wiesbaden - November 19, 2020

    USO Wiesbaden

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 18th 2020 10:00 AM KST (1000I) – 11:00 AM KST (1100I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Walker, Korea - November 18, 2020

    Camp Walker

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 18th 2020 9:00 AM CST ( 900S) – 10:30 AM CST (1030S)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Riley, KS - November 18, 2020

    Fort Riley

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 18th 2020 9:00 AM JST ( 900I) – 11:00 AM JST (1100I)

    Coffee Connection - Yokosuka, Japan - November 18, 2020

    Yokosuka, Japan

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 17th 2020 10:30 AM EST (1030R)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Stewart - November 17, 2020

    Fort Stewart, GA

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 17th 2020 10:00 AM CET (1000A) – 12:00 PM CET (1200A)

    Coffee Connection - Stuttgart, Germany - November 17, 2020

    Stuttgart, Germany

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 16th 2020 11:00 AM JST (1100I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Schwab - November 16, 2020

    Camp Schwab

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 10th 2020 10:00 AM CET (1000A)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - Baumholder - November 10, 2020

    Baumholder, GE

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 10th 2020 8:30 AM CST ( 830S) – 10:00 AM CST (1000S)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Sill, OK - November 10, 2020

    Fort Sill

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 5th 2020 10:00 AM JST (1000I) – 11:00 AM JST (1100I)

    Coffee Connection - Sasebo - November 5, 2020

    Sasebo - Nimitz Park

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 5th 2020 9:30 AM CET ( 930A) – 11:30 AM CET (1130A)

    Coffee Connection - Kaiserslautern - November 5, 2020

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Nov 4th 2020 12:00 PM CET (1200A)

    Coffee Connection - Naples - November 4, 2020

    Naples, Italy

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Date and time subject to change. Please register to get up to date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 19th 2021 8:30 AM EST ( 830R)

    Coffee Connection - Fort Sill - January 19, 2021

    Fort Sill, OK

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 19th 2021 9:30 AM KST ( 930I)

    Coffee Connection - Daegu Outreach K-2 - January 19, 2021

    Daegu Outreach - K-2

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 19th 2021 10:30 AM KST (1030I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Humphreys - January 19, 2021

    Camp Humphreys Sentry Village

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 19th 2021 6:30 PM KST (1830I)

    Coffee Connection - Camp Humphreys - January 19, 2021

    Camp Humphreys Sentry Village

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 20th 2021 1:00 PM EST (1300R)

    Discovering Your Spark - January 20, 2021

    Virtual Worldwide

    Join the USO and 2017 Military Spouse of the Year, Brittany Boccher, as we host a LIVE virtual Discovering Your Spark workshop to help you live your life with passion and purpose.

    Register Here
  • Jan 21st 2021 9:30 AM CET ( 930A)

    Virtual Coffee Connection - Spangdahlem - January 19, 2021

    Spangdahlem, Germany

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 21st 2021 1:00 PM EST (1300R)

    You're Leaving...Again - January 21, 2021

    Virtual Worldwide

    Join the USO as we launch a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart – as well as tips for how you can do the same. This month the focus of the webinar will be on parenting while apart.

    Register Here
  • Jan 23rd 2021 10:00 AM ChST (1000K)

    Coffee Connection - Naval Base Guam - January 23, 2021

    Naval Base Guam

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 25th 2021 10:00 AM KST (1000I)

    Coffee Connection - Daegu Outreach Carroll - January 25, 2021

    Daegu Outreach - Carroll

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Jan 26th 2021 12:00 PM EST (1200R)

    Continuing Your Journey - January 26, 2021

    Virtual Worldwide

    Join the USO and 2017 Military Spouse of the Year, Brittany Boccher, as we host a LIVE virtual Continuing Your Journey workshop to help you continue to live your life with passion and purpose.

    Register Here
  • Jan 28th 2021 7:00 PM EST (1900R)

    Coffee Connection Live - January 28, 2021

    Virtual Worldwide

    Join the USO as we host a virtual LIVE Coffee Connection featuring 2020-21 Navy AFI Military Spouse of the year David Carrera for all military spouses around the world. We look forward to great conversation and making new friends as we hear about life as a male military spouse!

    Register Here
  • Feb 3rd 2021 1:00 PM EST (1300R)

    You're Leaving...Again - February 3, 2021

    Virtual Worldwide

    Join the USO as we launch a new virtual series with Corie and Matt Weathers on how military families can stay strong while apart. Corie and Matt will share how they are keeping their military marriage strong through a season apart – as well as tips for how you can do the same. It’s no secret that intimacy is a crucial part of a relationship; but how do you light the spark and keep it ignited when you’re apart? Join Corie and Matt Weathers as they discuss intimacy despite the miles.

    Register Here
  • Feb 7th 2021 1:00 PM EST (1300R)

    Coffee Connection - Pittsburgh - February 7, 2021

    Pittsburgh - Coraopolish Base

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Feb 11th 2021 10:00 AM JST (1000I)

    Coffee Connection - Sasebo - February 11, 2021

    Sasebo, Japan

    Join the USO and other military spouses in your community to build friendships, connections and find resources. Open to spouses of currently serving military. Dates and times subject to change. Please register to get up-to-date information on this event.

    Register Here
  • Feb 18th 2021 10:00 AM EST (1000R)

    Discovering Your Spark - February 18, 2021

    Virtual Worldwide

    Join the USO and 2017 Military Spouse of the Year, Brittany Boccher, as we host a LIVE virtual Discovering Your Spark workshop to help you live your life with passion and purpose.

    Register Here
  • Feb 24th 2021 1:00 PM EST (1300R)

    Coffee Connection Live - February 24, 2021

    Virtual Worldwide

    Join the USO as we host a virtual LIVE Coffee Connection featuring Rob Beemer, for all military spouses around the world. We look forward to great conversation and making new friends! Once registered for this Coffee Connection Live, we'll email you the code in a confirmation email to stream The Mindfulness Movement and 4 Resource Videos for free! The movie includes Spanish subtitles.

    Register Here