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• May 19, 2026

  Soldiers Working in Intense Conditions During Sword 26 Receive Expeditionary Support from the USO

  In a remote environment along the German-Polish border, USO teams brought coffee, care packages, games and connection directly to U.S. soldiers training during Exercise SWORD 26. From boosting morale in the field to helping troops reconnect with loved ones back home, the USO met service members where they were during one of the Army’s largest multinational exercises in Europe.

• 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.