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We’re With Tucker: A Soldier Deployed to Iraq in Search of Community

Meet Tucker: an avid gamer, cat-owner, amateur pastry chef and soldier. While deployed to Iraq, far from loved ones and everything familiar, Tucker has found a community and a refuge at his local USO Center.

May 22, 2023
Understanding the Difference Between Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day

Understanding the nuances of Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day might seem confusing at first – they do both honor the military community – but a quick Google search (or a quick four-minute read of this story) will show you that these two federal holidays couldn’t be more different.
May 18, 2023
A Soldier Reflects on Her Mother’s Legacy and How it has Impacted Her Service in the U.S. Army

After the recent passing of her mother, Sgt. Ester White shares how her legacy has shaped her service in the U.S. Army.
May 12, 2023
Maria, a USO Center Manager and Military Spouse, Empowers and Impacts the Lives of Other MilSpouses Through Her Journey of Leadership

Meet Maria Paige, a military spouse serving the military community for over two decades, braving seven deployments and five moves around the world and a career with the USO. On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Maria shares words of wisdom for her fellow MilSpouses.

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