Boot Camp, Deployments and Homecomings: How One Navy Family Leaned on the USO Every Step of the Way

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  Jun 5, 2019

  USO Camp Shows, D-Day and Entertaining Troops on the European Front Lines in WWII

  USO Camp Shows, Inc., a subsidiary of the USO, was tasked with providing live entertainment to troops during World War II. From the moment the U.S. entered the war -- to D-Day, V-E Day and beyond -- USO performers gave over 420,000 performances for 130+ million service member attendees.

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  Jun 4, 2019

  The USO & Coca-Cola: A Refreshing 78-Year Partnership

  From World War II through today, the USO and The Coca-Cola Company have teamed up to bring a taste of home to service members and military families.

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  Jun 3, 2019

  Dark Knight Overseas: Batman Artists, Writers and DC Comics Actresses Visit Troops in Kuwait

  In honor of Batman’s 80th anniversary, DC Comics and the USO brought an immersive Batman experience to service military members stationed in Kuwait, featuring artist Jim Lee, writer Tom King and actresses Nafessa Williams, Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker.

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  Jun 3, 2019

  Understanding D-Day by Air, Land and Sea

  In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day this June, take a deeper look at how the U.S. military, in particular, launched its assaults against the shores of Normandy – by air, by land, by sea.

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  Jun 1, 2019

  Brush Up on Your D-Day Knowledge in 5 Minutes

  In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we’ve condensed the need-to-know details of the Normandy invasion into a quick, 5-minute refresher read.

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  May 31, 2019

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Spring 2019

  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 spring 2019!

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  May 31, 2019

  Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Europe with the USO

  In honor and support of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day celebrations that will take place in Normandy, France this June, the USO is sending a team, at the request of the U.S. Army in Europe, to support the current service members who will be memorializing the sacrifices of those who fought on the beaches.

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  May 30, 2019

  D-Day Vet Recalls Wartime Experiences After Honor Flight Visit to WWII Memorial

  75 years ago, Army Pvt. Fred Layher lived through some of the most terrifying experiences of his life during the second wave of D-Day assaults on Normandy’s Omaha Beach. But among the most intimidating of all his experiences during WWII was the moment his fellow soldiers forced him on stage with actress Donna Reed during a USO show in France.

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  May 30, 2019

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

  We went digging through National Archives files and hand-selected some hard-to-find photographs in honor of the anniversary of D-Day.

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  May 29, 2019

  Coast Guard Veteran Jack Hamlin Saw Things 'You Wouldn't Forget' on D-Day

  Just because his Coast Guard cutter never got closer than two miles to Omaha Beach doesn’t mean Jack Hamlin was exempt from the D-Day experience. He saw things “you wouldn’t forget.”

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  May 29, 2019

  Remembering D-Day with the Words of the Veterans Who Were There

  As the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy invasions approaches, we sat down and spoke with four World War II veterans and asked them to share their memories from D-Day and the months that followed.

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  May 28, 2019

  'For Anyone Trying to Stay Connected': Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program in Qatar Brings Military Families Closer

  Read how Al Udeid Air Base’s United Service Organizations Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program in Qatar provides service members an alternate communication resource to keep in touch with loved ones globally.

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  May 24, 2019

  12 Memorials to Visit in Our Nation’s Capital this Summer

  If you find yourself around the nation's capital this summer, here are 12 different war memorials near Washington, D.C. that you can visit to reflect on the sacrifices that our service members have made for generations to keep our country safe.

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  May 23, 2019

  7 Perspectives to Remember What Memorial Day is Really About

  Here are seven great reads (and views) that get to the heart of what Memorial Day weekend is really about.

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  May 22, 2019

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

  As the first long weekend of the summer, Memorial Day is often filled with barbecues and outdoor activities, but it's also a somber holiday intended to reflect on our nation's fallen heroes. Here are 5 things you can do to honor the fallen while still enjoying the outdoors.

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  May 22, 2019

  Heidi Murkoff Visits Military Moms-To-Be During a USO, What to Expect and Target present Special Delivery Visit to Fort Campbell

  Best-selling author of the pregnancy and parenting "What to Expect" book series, Heidi Murkoff, visited new and expecting mothers at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on May 6, in conjunction with her USO Special Delivery Baby Shower and Reunion on Fort Campbell.

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  May 21, 2019

  'Brought Everyone Together': Airmen in Remote Montana Get a Much-Needed Visit from a Mobile USO

  Being on duty for several days at a time in remote, central Montana has its challenges. But for a group of lucky Airmen, the USO was there to provide entertainment, respite and moment of relaxation at just the right time.

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  May 16, 2019

  When is Armed Forces Day?

  Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, and it is the proper day to honor the men and women currently serving. Find out more about this special day, and what you can do to celebrate.

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  May 16, 2019

  11 Must-Know Facts about the Army’s 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment for its Anniversary

  The Army’s 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, nicknamed the “Brave Rifles,” was originally formed in 1846 to provide security for travelers on the Oregon Trail. Since then, the 3rd Cavalry has served in a wide variety of conflicts from the Mexican-American War to Operation Inherent Resolve.

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  May 15, 2019

  ‘I Can See Him Here’: Mother Finds A Moment of Solace Through Visit to USO After Son’s Death

  About a year after the death of her son, Army Staff Sgt. Michael Dickinson II, Vicki Dickinson visited her first USO. Here is her story.

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  May 13, 2019

  9 Historical Photos of Troops Calling Home

  For over 77 years, the USO has been helping connect troops to their loved ones by providing phones, calling cards and more to make it easy for service members to hear their loved ones' voices from thousands of miles away. Check out these historical photos of phone calls home through the years.

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  May 10, 2019

  Science Says Volunteering and Donating to Causes Can Improve Your Health

  Did you know that you can improve the lives of military service members and their families while also improving your own personal health? It’s true! Science shows that supporting charitable causes and the people around you can lead to better physical and mental health.

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  May 2, 2019

  A Military Supporter’s Return to Guam: "So Much has Changed and Yet So Much Seemed Familiar"

  A Vietnam-era military brat, Air Force veteran and current USO Georgia volunteer David Fisher returns to Guam 50 years later to honor friend’s final wishes.

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  May 1, 2019

  How One Army Family Found Relief After Their Son’s Suicide with the USO and TAPS

  After the Smith family lost their Army veteran son, Corey, to suicide they didn't know where to turn to for help. Thanks when TAPS and the USO stepped in.

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  Apr 25, 2019

  How You Can #PayItForward and Help Troops with $20 or Less

  Depending on how you look at it, $20 can seem like a lot of money, or not very much at all. However, when you donate $20 – or any dollar amount – to the USO, rest assured, we always think it’s a big deal. See just three of the big ways a donation of $20 or less to the USO can help improve the lives of service members around the world.

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  Apr 22, 2019

  The Best 5 T-Shirt Games to Make Your Family Summer Party a Hit

  We put together a list of 5 family-friendly games you can play this summer at your next outdoor BBQ. All you need is a few T-shirts and a sense of adventure!

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  Apr 22, 2019

  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 21, 2019

  9 Easy Summer T-Shirt Crafts for Military Kids

  To help military and civilian kids find positive, productive and cheap ways to stay busy during the warm summer months, we put together a list of nine fun crafts that anyone can do at home. All you need is an old T-shirt or two.

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  Apr 20, 2019

  8 Places to Wear Your USO 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 20, 2019

  11 Historical Trivia Facts about the Army Reserve for its 111th Anniversary

  Founded on April 23, 1908, the Army Reserve is a diverse group of dedicated citizen-soldiers who serve part-time in the military while simultaneously maintaining a civilian career and lifestyle. In honor of the Army Reserve’s 111th anniversary, we dug up 11 need-to-know facts about this group of civilian soldiers.