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• Apr 29, 2026

  “This Life Shows Me I Can Be Anything I Want to Be”: An Essay from a Military Child

  Eleanor H., age 10, reflects on what it means to grow up as a military child, sharing both the challenges of frequent moves and deployments, and the pride she feels in her family’s service. This personal essay is part of the 2026 USO Military Kids Creative Showcase.

• Apr 29, 2026

  Sailors Out at Sea Have Support from the USO Throughout Deployment

  With sailors, aviators and Marines facing long, grinding Navy deployments, the USO continues to show up with steady support that cuts through the grind and isolation. From the pier to the open ocean, those small but consistent moments keep service members grounded, connected to home and pushing through.

• Apr 28, 2026

  "Why I Enjoy Being a Military Kid" By Colton S., Age 10

  Colton S., age 10, shares a personal reflection on what it means to be a military kid, highlighting the experiences, moves and life lessons that come with growing up in a Coast Guard family in honor of Month of the Military Child, and as part of our 2026 USO Military Kids Creative Showcase.