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• Jun 13, 2025

  Then and Now: Celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday Through Photos of USO Support

  On June 14, 2025, the United States will celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday. For more than two centuries, this branch of our Armed Forces has been steadfast in its defense of our nation - and for 84 of those years, the USO has stood alongside those soldiers, providing support and a connection to home no matter where their mission takes them. Check out this photo essay, demonstrating the USO's support of the Army throughout our organization's history.

• Jun 13, 2025

  From Soldier to Servant: How One Woman's Journey with the USO Came Full Circle

  After more than two decades of serving in the U.S. military, Kimberly DeVries now serves as a USO area operations manager in Central and South Florida, drawing on her military experience to bring comfort, connection and community to those in uniform.

• May 28, 2025

  We’re With Jeff: A U.S. Coast Guard Commander Navigating Military and Family Life

  For U.S. Coast Guard Commander Jeffrey Janaro, military life is a family affair. Throughout his career, he has balanced his own military duties with his family life and his wife Sarah's own career as a Coast Guard commander. Here's how the USO has supported their family throughout their military life.