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  Mar 26, 2018

  These 2 Soldiers and Army Spouse are Running the Boston Marathon to Support the USO

  On Marathon Monday, when Army spouse Jacqilyn Edwards, Army Lt. Col. Krisha Andrews and Army Lt. Col. Jason Hearn trek through the western suburbs of Boston, up Heartbreak Hill and through the streets of Boston, they’ll have a Force behind them.

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  Mar 26, 2018

  Pat Tillman's Legacy Lives on at USO Center in Afghanistan

  Situated among Bagram Airfield's sprawling sea of gray and brown container buildings, the Pat Tillman Memorial USO center stands apart from the crowd, just like the man it's named after.

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  Mar 16, 2018

  The Coast Guard’s Only Medal of Honor Recipient

  Ask any Coast Guardsman or Marine about Douglas Munro and you will instantly be taken back to World War II, when he gave his life so a detachment of 500 Marines could live.

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  Mar 12, 2018

  Army Vet Helps Wounded Troops Find Way Back to True Selves

  At 6'2", Army vet Sarah Hughbanks has a bird’s-eye view of wounded warriors on the sitting volleyball court. The assistant coach also knows what adaptive sports can do for wounded, ill and injured soldiers.

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  Mar 8, 2018

  These 9 World-Famous Women are an Integral Part of USO History

  In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re looking back at some of the famous females who have helped shape the history of the USO. From World War II to today, these nine women are just a few of the many who have traveled near and far to entertain service members at home and abroad.

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  Mar 7, 2018

  USO Dubai Keeps Families Connected Through World of Warcraft Video Game Online

  Two deployed sailors explain how the USO center in Dubai helps them communicate and spend time with their family members back home through the World of Warcraft video game.

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  Mar 6, 2018

  Front & Center: Tasha in Camp Buehring, Kuwait

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Tasha, had to say.

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  Mar 6, 2018

  Front & Center: Kiki in Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Kiki, had to say.

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  Mar 6, 2018

  Front & Center: Lauren in Guam

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Lauren, had to say.

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  Mar 1, 2018

  USO Cribs: Inside the New USO Andersen Center in Guam

  Even though Guam is about 6,000 miles from the mainland U.S., service members inside the new USO center on Andersen Air Force Base feel right at home. Here's why.

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  Feb 27, 2018

  USO Camp Humphreys’ Sweets on Wheels Delivers for Deployed Troops to South Korea

  Sometimes finding the time to head to the store, or even the USO, to grab a snack during the workday can be nearly impossible. That’s exactly why the USO Camp Humphreys team created the Sweets on Wheels program.

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  Feb 26, 2018

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Winter 2017-18

  These four USO volunteers exemplify what it takes to keep service members and military families connected to family, home and country.

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  Feb 22, 2018

  Meet Pako, the Military Dog That Came Back From the Dead

  Pako, an Air Force military working dog, suffered a heat stroke in Florida last year and died. Here's how a veterinary clinic on base beat almost insurmountable odds and brought him back to life.

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  Feb 19, 2018

  ‘The Voice’ Hopeful Finds Practice, Friendship Inside USO Camp Buehring, Kuwait

  Army Pvt. Will Hoover is auditioning for 'The Voice' this month, and it's a moment he's been dreaming of and practicing for the entire time he was stationed overseas in Kuwait.

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  Feb 15, 2018

  7 Ways WWII Soldiers Shaped Outdoor Sports in America

  If you're watching the Winter Olympics you've certainly seen American alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin race down mountains and snowboarder Chloe Kim ride to a gold medal in the women's halfpipe. They're amazing athletes whose names are recognized around the world, but the names of the mountain men who helped popularize outdoor sports in the 1940s are not as famous.

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  Feb 14, 2018

  7 Ways USO Fort Wainwright Makes Alaska's Winters Wonderful

  Opened in late 2017, the new USO Fort Wainwright center boasts over 7,375 square feet of classic USO amenities, a state-of-the-art Wellness Center and innovative programs designed to entertain both single service members and military families. While the possibilities are endless in this brand-new center, here’s just seven of the many ways USO Fort Wainwright provides military family members young and old connected to family, home and country during Alaska’s long winter months.

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  Feb 9, 2018

  Combat Cooking with USO Camp Arifjan: Chocolate Cookies

  For the next installment of Combat Cooking, the USO Camp Arifjan team in Kuwait shared their coveted chocolate cookie recipe and offered a few tips and tricks for whipping up these homemade treats in a non-traditional kitchen like the one at the USO center.

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  Feb 7, 2018

  Combat Cooking with USO Kandahar: Coca-Cola Cupcakes

  For the third installment of Combat Cooking, we visited the USO Kandahar center in southern Afghanistan to learn how to whip up one of its most-requested treats: Coca-Cola cupcakes.

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  Feb 3, 2018

  To Celebrate our 77th Anniversary, Here Are 7 USO Photos You’ve Never Seen Before

  In honor of our 77th birthday, we went digging through our photo archive to unearth some unpublished photos from our storied history. You won’t believe what we found.

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  Feb 2, 2018

  At USO Kandahar, Playing 'Call of Duty' Keeps These Soldiers Connected to Home

  Everyone needs to blow off steam every once in a while. Watch how Army Rangers deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, find relaxation through first-person shooters like Activision's "Call of Duty" video game series.

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  Feb 2, 2018

  Combat Cooking with USO Guam: Dagu Doughnuts

  If you're lucky enough to be invited to a Guamanian home (or stop by the USO on Andersen Air Force Base) over the winter holidays, there's good chance your host or another party goer might prepare a Chamorro delicacy - banuelos dagu - for everyone to enjoy. Learn how these tasty treats are made!

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  Feb 1, 2018

  Olympic Gold Medalist Travels Across Pacific to Connect With Troops

  Three-time Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas is a Force Behind the Forces after her recent USO tour to Guam and Hawaii in January.

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  Feb 1, 2018

  Black World War I Troops Fought to Fight for Their Country

  Black troops performed essential duties like building roads, bridges and trenches in support of the front-line battles during World War I, but they didn't sign up for labor. They were committed to fighting the Germans and winning the war.

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  Jan 31, 2018

  The USO's Military Spouse Networking Program Builds Community and Fosters Connections

  For military spouses, who often move every 2-3 years, meeting new people, sustaining meaningful employment and finding a sense of community in their current location can be a challenge. Luckily, there's the USO Military Spouse Networking Program.

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  Jan 26, 2018

  3,000 Celebrations and Counting: USO Okinawa Delivers for Deployed Marine on his Birthday

  Marine Staff Sgt. Dustin Johnson, who's deployed to Okinawa, Japan, turned 29 earlier this week. He thought he was invited to lunch at USO Camp Hansen and had no idea he was showing up to his own birthday party.

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  Jan 24, 2018

  U.S. Soldiers, Bobsledders Ready to Bring Home Gold at Winter Olympics

  Three of four Army bobsledders who qualified for the Winter Games boast prior Olympic experience, which could boost their chances of medal-winning performances.

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  Jan 19, 2018

  This is the Harrowing, Real-Life Story Behind the Movie '12 Strong'

  As the movie "12 Strong" arrives in theaters on Jan. 19, here's the harrowing story of the first U.S. Special Forces mission in Afghanistan following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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  Jan 12, 2018

  WWE Superstar 'The Miz' Reflects on USO Holiday Tour

  WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin joined the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on his annual USO Holiday Tour to entertain service members. Find out what he took away from the experience.

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  Jan 8, 2018

  Here’s How the USO and Boeing are Teaming Up to Help Service Members Transition to Civilian Lives

  With a multiyear commitment from Boeing, USO Pathfinder offers best-in-class transition services on a global scale and can connect service members with the resources they need as they reintegrate into civilian life.

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  Jan 5, 2018

  Army Couple with Baby Born at 24 Weeks Reunites with Heidi Murkoff at USO Baby Shower

  When Mary Joyce Guinard signed up to attend the USO and What to Expect Foundation’s baby shower in Okinawa in October 2016, she never dreamed she would miss the party to give birth. Guinard found herself in the delivery ward, welcoming her new daughter into the world. That’s when Heidi Murkoff entered the hospital room and the entire military family’s life.