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More from the USO

• Oct 20, 2025

  From in Front of the Camera to Behind the Scenes: How Life as the Daughter of a Navy Commander Led to a Career in Entertainment

  As a former military kid, Kelli Wheeler has carried the lessons she learned from her U.S. Navy father with her throughout her life - from navigating new duty stations and deployments, to a career in the film industry, her military background has made her who she is today. Her work as a lead creative producer at Amazon MGM Studios recently led her full-circle back to the military community through a USO Entertainment tour in New York City with the cast and crew of "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf."

• Oct 15, 2025

  We’re With Mia: An Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Homeward Bound on Her Family's Final PCS Move

  After 28 years of military service spanning the globe, Lt. Col. Miev “Mia” Carhart and her family made their final PCS move from Germany to Virginia, with the USO by their side as it had been since their earliest days. From their first layover in Japan to volunteering in Richmond, the USO became more than a travel respite—it became a constant source of comfort, connection and community.

• Oct 3, 2025

  From Naples to Home: How the USO Brings Familiar Flavors to Service Members in Italy

  Every month, USO Naples gives service members a chance to experience familiar flavors and traditions while stationed far from loved ones. These gatherings create connection, ease homesickness and help sailors feel supported as they serve abroad.