5 Outdoor Activities That Pay Tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day

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  Jan 7, 2019

  David Blaine Delivers Magic to Devastated Air Force Base

  When Hurricane Michael tore through Florida this past October, it affected communities all along the coast – especially the community of Tyndall Air Force Base, just 12 miles east of Panama City, Fla. – which is exactly why world-famous magician David Blaine wanted to go there.

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  Dec 28, 2018

  USO Rallies Around Service Members During Typhoon Relief

  When the fifth-strongest tropical storm in recorded history, Typhoon Yutu, made landfall in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian, the U.S. Armed Forces were ready to help – and so was the USO.

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  Dec 10, 2018

  USO Special Delivery Celebrates 160th Event for Military Parents

  The birth of a child is typically a time when family and friends gather together to support mothers and fathers-to-be as they celebrate and navigate their changing family dynamics. However, military parents can experience this time in their lives far away from their homes and traditional networks of support.

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  Dec 7, 2018

  Google Searches Result in Innovative Ways to Support Veterans

  When you need an answer to a question, you Google it. And when you’re transitioning out of the military into civilian life, you might be looking for the answer to, “What jobs can you get after the military?” Google has an answer for that too: IT Support Specialist, through the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the USO Pathfinder Program.

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  Dec 3, 2018

  Meet the 2018 USO Volunteers of the Year

  These three USO volunteers exemplify what it takes to keep service members and military families connected to family, home and country. Meet our 2018 USO Volunteers of the Year!

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  Dec 2, 2018

  The USO at Pearl Harbor, 77 Years Later

  The USO remembers those who perished at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, and honors the resilient survivors who ran into harm’s way to rescue the wounded and recover the deceased.

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  Dec 1, 2018

  9 Things You Might Not Know About the Attack on Pearl Harbor

  We asked historian and New York Times best-selling author Craig Nelson to share some lesser-known Pearl Harbor stories.

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  Nov 30, 2018

  10 Moments That Defined the National Guard

  Established in Massachusetts in 1636, the force we now know as the National Guard sustained and protected the infant colonies and eventually helped bring an end to Britain’s colonial rule. Today, they can be found across the globe, providing muscle and resources in Afghanistan and rushing to the aid of their communities at home, just like their predecessors did.

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  Nov 15, 2018

  5 Things We Learned About Being a Military Spouse

  On November 14, the USO hosted The Salute to Military Spouses, presented in partnership with Politico and Lockheed Martin. We spent a full day not only thanking military spouses for all that they do to support our service members, but also diving deeper into what it means to be a part of the military spouse community. Here are a few things we learned.

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  Nov 10, 2018

  How Did Americans Support U.S. Troops During World War I? Here Are 5 Ways.

  Today marks 100 years since the end of World War I. The USO was not founded until 1941, so without the USO, how did Americans support service members in WWI? Here are 5 ways civilians supported the troops.

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  Nov 8, 2018

  Take A Look Inside 3 USO Centers Around the World

  This holiday season, we want to highlight three of our local USO centers on U.S. military bases around the world. As a nonprofit organization, the donations the USO receives from generous supporters on these days go towards crucial programs, services and activities for our service members at more than 200 USO locations across the globe.

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  Nov 8, 2018

  Lyft Reaches $1 Million in Donations to the USO Through Round Up & Donate

  Lyft and the USO are celebrating the tremendous feat of Lyft passengers raising $1 million for the USO through Lyft's Round Up & Donate platform. The product allows Lyft riders to select a cause they care about and automatically round up their rideshare fares to the nearest dollar. By selecting the USO, passengers support the USO in its mission to keep service members connected to family, home and country.

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  Nov 6, 2018

  Deployments Aside, Military Spouses Cope With Hidden Challenges

  Army spouse Tatyana Ray knew overseas deployments would be hard on her marriage, but she never imagined that job hunting would be worse.

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  Oct 26, 2018

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Fall 2018

  These four USO volunteers exemplify what it takes to keep service members and military families connected to family, home and country. Meet our USO volunteers of the quarter for fall 2018!

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  Oct 26, 2018

  From USO to USO: One Airman's Journey Home

  Air Force Master Sgt. Noah Leiter visited USO Tumon Bay, Guam, and shared the heartwarming story of how USO centers around the world helped him return home from deployment to his wife during a family emergency.

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  Oct 26, 2018

  Disturbed Rocks Air Force Bases in Nevada With Two USO Shows

  Airmen at Creech and Nellis Air Force Bases in Nevada were treated to two 'amazing' USO concerts from the heavy-metal band Disturbed.

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  Oct 16, 2018

  He Stays at Home With Their Two Boys While She Serves in Afghanistan

  Former Air Force Major Brad Eychner has no illusions about his important role as a stay-at-home dad and military spouse. Learn how he came into this role and how he takes care of their two young boys while his wife is deployed.

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  Oct 12, 2018

  7 Things to Cheer On The Navy’s Birthday

  October 13 is the U.S. Navy’s 243rd birthday! Originally established during the Revolutionary War in 1775, the Navy has played a central role throughout history and today, it continues its mission of maintaining the freedom of the seas. Here are seven reasons to cheer the Navy’s birthday!

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  Oct 12, 2018

  Thompson Square and Indian Motorcycles are 'Rollin' for a Reason' - and That Reason is the USO

  For the fourth year in a row, husband-and-wife duo Thompson Square will be leading their “Rollin’ For a Reason” charity motorcycle ride and concert to benefit the USO of Nashville.

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  Oct 10, 2018

  Meet the 2018 FedEx Football Fellows

  FedEx Corporation, in collaboration with the USO and NFL teams, has created the FedEx Football Fellowship – an opportunity for service members to gain professional experience as they transition from military to civilian life. This year, four former service members have been chosen to participate in a 12-week fellowship alongside the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans.

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  Oct 4, 2018

  Jerrod Niemann Salutes Service Members Through Music

  Country music star Jerrod Niemann was inspired by his personal experiences of performing on USO tours, and by the tragic fatalities of four U.S. soldiers in Niger in 2017, to write his latest song, "Old Glory."

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  Sep 27, 2018

  Military Spouses Connect to Home and Each Other Through USO's Operation That's My Dress

  Operation That’s My Dress is a USO connection program that is designed to assist female military spouses, daughters and female service members in preparing for formal military events by providing them with a brand new gown or dress and accessories. The recent event held on Sept. 18 in Okinawa, Japan was designed specifically to focus on connecting attendees to home and to each other.

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  Sep 14, 2018

  Kansas City Royals Legends Connect with Fans on USO Tour to Kuwait

  Kansas City Royals legends George Brett, Bret Saberhagen, Reggie Sanders and Mike Sweeney traveled to USO Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to connect with troops from the Missouri National Guard and watched a Royals game live with service members.

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  Sep 13, 2018

  World’s Biggest USO Tour Connects Celebrities to Service Members Worldwide

  The USO hosted the World's Biggest USO Tour on September 12, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The performance by hit country duo Florida Georgia Line, actor-comedian Adam Devine and celebrity chef Robert Irvine was livestreamed to thousands of service members, military families and USO supporters across the globe.

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  Sep 11, 2018

  USO Pivots to Support the Military's Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

  As Hurricane Florence drenches the East Coast and the military mobilizes to join hurricane rescue efforts, the USO is supporting service members deployed to the affected regions.

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  Sep 4, 2018

  USO Brings ‘SEAL Team’ Cast Aboard During L.A. Fleet Week

  Stars of the hit CBS show "SEAL Team" recently joined forces with the USO in Los Angeles to spend some one-on-one time with the men and women of the Navy and the Marine Corps aboard the USS Dewey.

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  Sep 1, 2018

  'Jack Ryan' Stars Connect With Service Members Aboard the USS Iowa

  Actors John Krasinski and Wendell Pierce joined the USO in Los Angeles on August 31 for a special premiere event of Amazon Prime’s new series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan" aboard the USS Iowa at LA Fleet Week.

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  Aug 27, 2018

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Summer 2018

  These four USO volunteers exemplify what it takes to keep service members and military families connected to family, home and country. Meet our USO volunteers of the quarter for summer 2018!

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  Aug 23, 2018

  8 Best Things to Do With Your Kids When Your Spouse Is Deployed

  Taking care of military children as a single parent can be difficult during a military spouse's deployment. Here are 8 great things to do with military kids when a spouse is deployed to help those months go by quickly.

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  Aug 20, 2018

  After 12 USO Tours, Chef Robert Irvine Isn’t Close to Slowing Down

  Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine first began touring with the USO in 2015. Since then, he’s been on tours around the world and has entertained more than 20,000 service members.