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• Dec 12, 2025

  How a Retired Navy Commander is Supporting the Next Generation of Sailors Aboard the USS Nimitz with a New USO Center

  Navy veteran Dr. Harry Livenstein, a former flight surgeon with over three decades of service, recently helped fund a new USO Center aboard the USS Nimitz—the very carrier on which he once served. The Center adds critical support for sailors’ mental health and morale during high-stress deployments, continuing the USO’s mission of standing beside service members wherever they go.

• Dec 9, 2025

  USO Cookie Week Brings Holiday Joy to U.S. Military Families Far From Home in South Korea

  From thousands of freshly baked cookies to family-friendly cooking classes, USO Cookie Week helps military communities celebrate the holidays no matter where they’re stationed. At USO Camp Humphreys, South Korea, these treats and traditions offer connection and comfort for service members far from home.

• Dec 9, 2025

  We’re with Andrew: An Airman Building Belonging at RAF Lakenheath

  At RAF Lakenheath, airman Andrew McQuary uses gaming and mentorship to bring service members together through the USO. His work ensures airmen have a welcoming space to build friendships and find support while serving overseas.