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• Jan 8, 2026

  Meet the 2025 USO Volunteers of the Year!

  Meet the 2025 USO Volunteers of the Year: U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Austin Wylie and U.S. Army soldier Loretta Streichert. Their dedication to supporting their fellow service members and families reflects the true spirit of the USO's mission of strengthening the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.

• Jan 7, 2026

  We’re With Joseph: A Sailor Who Has Leaned on – and Volunteered with – the USO for 12 Years

  From his first encounter with the USO after Naval Boot Camp to nearly 1,000 volunteer hours across the globe, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Joseph Bordelon’s journey is a testament to the lasting impact of USO support. Now serving overseas, Joseph gives back to the organization that supported him from the beginning, helping create comfort, connection and community for fellow service members.

• Dec 22, 2025

  5 Ways the USO Supports Deployed Service Members and Military Families During the Holidays

  As we, the American people, celebrate the holiday season from the comforts of our homes with our loved ones, this week can look very different for the people who serve and their military families. While the military community navigates deployments, overseas duty stations and everyday challenges of military life, the USO is committed to standing by their side, no matter where their service takes them. Here are five of the many ways the USO supports deployed service members and military families through the holidays.