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• May 13, 2026

  5 Ways Your Support Reaches Service Members Worldwide

  Ever wondered what your support actually changes for service members and their families? With troops deployed across the globe, facing long separations, demanding missions and constant movement, it can be hard to see where help makes the biggest impact. Here are five ways your generosity works alongside the USO to stand with them wherever duty takes them.

• May 8, 2026

  Meet Hannah: A Military Spouse Committed to Community and Remaining Resilient

  Hannah Anhalt, a military spouse, has spent nearly 12 years navigating deployments, overseas moves and constant change alongside her Army husband. Through volunteering with the USO in Germany, she has ultimately been able to find community and purpose. In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, her story highlights the resilience, sacrifice and support military spouses provide behind the scenes to keep military life moving forward.

• May 1, 2026

  "I Have Been Inspired By the Military": An Essay By Andrew, Age 10

  As part of the 2026 USO Military Kids Creative Showcase, Andrew L., age 10, shares a personal reflection on life as a military child, from hands-on experiences on base to the challenges of moving and keeping friendships.