In the Shadow of the DMZ, the USO Puts a Twist on Korean Barbecue

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  Jun 20, 2017

  USO Pathfinder Helps Transitioning Military Members Chart New Course

  Since 1941, the USO has strengthened military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their military service. Its introduction of USO Pathfinder is its latest extension of that commitment to the American military family.

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  Jun 20, 2017

  USO Yokosuka Pivots to Provide Military Families with 24-Hour Support After USS Fitzgerald Crash

  When the USO Yokosuka staff first heard about the early-morning USS Fitzgerald crash on June 17 they didn’t know what type of support they would be asked to provide. Nonetheless, they and their volunteers were ready for the call.

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  Jun 19, 2017

  ‘Cars 3’ Star Welcomes Service Members and Families to USO Screening at Vandenberg Air Force Base

  Emmy-nominated actor John Ratzenberger welcomed service members and military families to a USO screening of his latest movie, “Cars 3,” at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

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  Jun 17, 2017

  USO’s Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program Keeps Deployed Dad Connected to Kids

  Before he was sent to South Korea, Army Maj. Patrick Caukin would read two his two young daughters every day. But when Caukin got word he’d be heading to Camp Walker for a yearlong unaccompanied tour, he wondered if he’d have to miss out on story time with his daughters.

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  Jun 17, 2017

  Rank Not a Motivating Factor for Two-Star General

  Major General Marion Garcia is the commanding general of the 200th Military Police Command, within the U.S. Army Reserve, where she is responsible for 14,000 soldiers spread among four brigades, three criminal investigation battalions, with units located across 36 states.

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  Jun 16, 2017

  The USO, Coca-Cola and Kroger Join Forces to Celebrate Army's 242nd Birthday

  Even with temperatures over 100 degrees Wednesday, the United States Army's 242nd birthday was celebrated in style thanks to a partnership between The Kroger Co., the Coca-Cola Company and the USO.

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  Jun 13, 2017

  Who Serves in Today's Army? These 4 Graphics Provide a Glimpse.

  On the Army's 242nd birthday, the USO created a series of four infographics that provide a snapshot of what today's Army looks like from a statistical perspective.

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  Jun 13, 2017

  Iraq Native Returns to Baghdad as an Army Paratrooper

  Army Sgt. Ali Alsaeedy, an Iraq native and a paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 307th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, described his journey from being a young college student in Baghdad to becoming a paratrooper in America's Guard of Honor.

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  Jun 13, 2017

  ‘Everything Starts to Fall into Place’: USO Pathfinder Helps Former Soldier Jump-Start His Civilian Life

  When Matthew Grigsby first joined the Army in 2006, he had every intention of serving a full 20 years before retiring to civilian life. But that all changed after a series of rapid deployments to Afghanistan left Grigsby with severe mental health issues that limited his ability to work and led him to begin the transition process. That’s where USO Pathfinder stepped in.

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  Jun 12, 2017

  George Washington's Army Veterinary Corps, From 1776 to Today

  Why does the Army have a Veterinary Corps? The obvious reason is animal care. While the Corps' top priority is providing healthcare to Military Working Dogs, these Army veterinarians also look after the personal pets of both active duty and retired soldiers and their families.

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  Jun 6, 2017

  Kroger Honors Fallen Member of USO's Extended Family at Coca-Cola 600

  The 600 Miles of Remembrance during this year's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway honored service members who've made the ultimate sacrifice -- including one with close ties to the USO.

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  Jun 6, 2017

  'The World Will Never Forget Their Sacrifices': Soldiers Lay Wreaths in Honor of D-Day

  This year marks the 73rd anniversary of the infamous D-Day landings. Army paratroopers from 173rd Airborne Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and 82nd Airborne Division participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Iron Mike Memorial site in remembrance of the sacrifices made on that fateful June day.

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  Jun 6, 2017

  Here are 11 Hard-To-Find D-Day Photos Straight From the National Archives

  USO staff combed through National Archives files and hand-selected some hard-to-find photographs in honor of the 73rd anniversary of D-Day.

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  May 31, 2017

  Algerian Triplets Join U.S. Air Force for Better Future

  In 2016, the triplets each raised their right hand in commitment to the Air Force, and they each had their own reason for doing so.

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  May 25, 2017

  NBC's 'This Is Us' Cast Visits Service Members and Military Families on USO Tour at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

  It was a morning to remember. A group of stars from NBC’s “This Is Us” – Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson and Chris Sullivan – spent a morning visiting service members and their families at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as part of a USO entertainment tour.

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  May 24, 2017

  After Struggling to Find His Place in the World, Marine Finds Two Families – and His Place in Both

  Deron Johnson didn't plan on joining the military, but he ended up a Marine. He also didn't anticipate becoming a fraternity brother at Texas A&M, but then came Theta Chi and its history of supporting the military - and the USO.

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  May 22, 2017

  When Military Pet Parents Deploy, What Happens to the Dogs and Cats Left Behind?

  When service members Alisa and Shawn Johnson found themselves in a pet-care predicament when she was in training and he was deployed with the Navy, the couple created an alternative for those forced to leave a beloved pet behind while they serve our country.

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  May 15, 2017

  USO Operation Birthday Cake Brings the Party to Service Members in Japan

  When Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeffrey Lee received an urgent call to head to his work station one morning, he thought there was something seriously wrong, but there was no emergency. Instead, he walked into his own surprise birthday celebration, courtesy of his wife, USO Yokosuka and the Operation Birthday Cake Program.

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  May 13, 2017

  'I'll Never Forget It': Why a USO Fourth of July T-shirt Can Mean So Much

  Years ago, I wore my USO T-shirt to a Houston Astros game. Someone stopped me and said, “Thank you, sir.” I turned to see a man holding his young son by the hand. He said he was active duty, leaving soon for Afghanistan.

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  May 10, 2017

  #Flex4Forces and Show Your Strength on Social Media

  The USO invites you to get involved in our exciting new digital campaign, #Flex4Forces! The campaign calls on Americans to show their strength as a Force Behind the Forces by striking a biceps flex in support of our nation’s military and sharing it on social media.

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  May 9, 2017

  Dollar General Supports the USO With Exclusive Coca-Cola Share a Coke® Military Campaign

  In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Dollar General teamed up with Coca-Cola on a new Share a Coke® patriotic can series honoring service members, veterans and their families.

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  May 5, 2017

  Here's What Americans Are Saying About the USO's 2017 T-Shirt Campaign

  The USO's 2017 T-shirt campaign kicked off earlier this month and we're already hearing from proud supporters who've participated in previous years.

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  May 4, 2017

  Here's 5 Simple Ways You Can Support the USO During Military Appreciation Month

  May is Military Appreciation Month and the USO has some exciting ways you can join the Force Behind the Forces. Here's five ways you can help us strengthen America’s military members by keeping them connected to family, home and country.

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  May 3, 2017

  USO Volunteer and Soldier Shares His Story in 'Chicken Soup for the Soul: Military Families'

  Army Spc. Jonathan J. Cervantes doesn’t describe himself as a writer. But when he heard that the USO was collecting submissions from volunteers, service members and their families for the book, "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Military Families," he knew he had a story to share.

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  Apr 28, 2017

  How the U.S. Military Made the T-Shirt the Most Popular Garment in the World

  Given the T-shirt’s widespread popularity and its prominence in modern fashion, it might seem surprising that before World War II, the garment was considered a piece of underwear and was almost never worn on its own.

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  Apr 27, 2017

  USO's Read2Connect Program Helps Military Children Stay Connected

  See how the USO's Read2Connect Program -- part of the Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program -- helps military children stay connected to family, friends and home no matter where they are located in the world.

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  Apr 26, 2017

  Gallery: USO Legend Bob Hope Brought a Bit of Home Everywhere he Went

  Throughout his career, Bob Hope played an unforgettable role in supporting and entertaining American service men and women, no matter where they served.

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  Apr 21, 2017

  This Soldier is USO Proud and Army Reserve Strong

  An Army reservist is willing to support soldiers anyway she can. So now she's a Force Behind the Forces who always tries to make USO Camp Arifjan in Kuwait a home away from home.

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  Apr 20, 2017

  8 Places to Wear Your USO Force Behind the Forces T-Shirt on the Fourth of July

  No matter where you go on July 4, you can show your support by wearing your USO Force Behind the Forces T-shirt and expressing your gratitude for our men and women in uniform.

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  Apr 19, 2017

  Meet the Volunteers of the Quarter: Spring 2017

  Meet the Spring 2017 USO Volunteers of the Quarter.