After Grief, Man who Lost his Son at War Turns to Helping Others

Stories in this Series

• Aug 30, 2016

  Introducing the 2016 Volunteers of the Year

  See how a former airman at Osan Air Base and a jack-of-all-trades in Southern California took down top honors with their selfless service.

• Aug 8, 2016

  A Family of Volunteers at LAX

  The Cole family talks about why they keep giving back to the USO long after the USO was there for them.

• Jul 20, 2016

  'We’re Here for the Soldiers’: How One Volunteer Couple Answered the Call to Serve at USO Fort Hood

  Anne Cosper always wanted to volunteer at the USO. So when her daughter, who currently serves in the U.S. Army, was reassigned to Fort Hood – only an hour drive from her Georgetown, Texas, home – she and her veteran husband, Rick, decided it was the perfect opportunity to get involved.

• Jul 20, 2016

  How USO SeaTac’s ‘Banana’ Bob Got His Nickname

  Bob Harris first began volunteering at the USO Northwest Seattle-Tacoma International Airport center in 2013. Shortly after he started, he was asked if he’d be interested in picking up donated bananas and bringing them to the airport center once a week. It wasn’t long after his first delivery that Bob realized the donations runs had earned him a new nickname.

• Jul 18, 2016

  Meet ‘Sauerkraut’ Dean: Creator of the USO SeaTac Special

  Dean Quigley knew pretty quickly that something was missing. The 92-year-old started volunteering at USO Northwest’s Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Center in 2003. Once he got acquainted with the food kitchen area, he realized there was an important ingredient absent from the hot dog bar: sauerkraut.

• Jun 13, 2016

  'I Can’t Quit': Why One Wounded Army Vet is Running a Marathon to Benefit USO Alaska

  Growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, Revak dreamed of running Grandma’s Marathon, a race that's finish line was near his front door. But a 2006 injury in Iraq left him wondering if he'd be able to run again at all. On June 18 -- thanks to a a special, custom-made orthotic he received last year -- he'll finally get his chance. And he's doing it to benefit USO Alaska, an organization he shares a unique bond with, dating back to the days after his injury.

• Apr 10, 2016

  'I Can See it in Their Eyes’: Why One Fort Bragg Volunteer Can't Wait for his Shift

  There’s something about waking up early on USO volunteer days that Jerry Boeshore loves.

• Mar 25, 2016

  A Reassuring Voice for Recruits at USO South Carolina

  Army retiree Jacqueline Case's favorite part about volunteering with the USO is reassuring young soldiers who are about to be picked up for boot camp.

• Mar 22, 2016

  Meet Chewy: USO of North Carolina’s Ambassadog

  With roughly 100,000 miles, two cross-country trips and countless charity rides under their belts — including several rides benefiting the USO of North Carolina — Chewy the Ambassadog and his Army veteran owner Butch Ewing have quite the following.