9 Reasons to Celebrate the Coast Guard

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  Aug 15, 2018

  5 Things You Need to Know About Military Families

  Want to know what life is really like for today’s service members, husbands, wives and children? Here are five things you need to know about military families.

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  Aug 13, 2018

  Near the DMZ, the USO is There When Troops Need Us Most

  For troops serving far from home along the North Korean border, and the family members who accompany them, the USO provides much-needed comfort and connections to home.

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  Aug 6, 2018

  8 Things You Need to Know About the Purple Heart Medal

  To recognize Purple Heart Day on August 7, here's 8 facts about the Purple Heart and its recipients.

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  Jul 31, 2018

  The Military Spouse Is Part of the Mission, Too

  When our service members deploy, they leave behind everything that makes them whole to serve a mission. To stay focused, they need to know their families are taken care of back home and that there's a military spouse community that's ready to offer support.

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  Jul 26, 2018

  Bob Hope USO Opens New Airport Center Inside Iconic LAX Theme Building

  After a year of construction powered by generous donations, a brand new, state-of-the-art USO center opens its doors at LAX to strengthen a new generation of America’s service members by connecting them to family, home and country.

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  Jul 26, 2018

  3 NFL Legends Salute U.S. Service Members on USO Tour to Japan

  NFL legends Donnie Edwards, Tony Richardson and Amani Toomer traveled to Okinawa, Japan, this week to connect with American service members and their families and show their gratitude for our men and women in uniform.

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  Jul 11, 2018

  How Yoga and an Open Mind Helped This Military Spouse Build a Portable Career

  Yoga, an open mind and a sense of entrepreneurship helped Air Force spouse Alexis Miller build a portable, fulfilling career she can take anywhere in the world.

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  Jul 11, 2018

  Dancing Through Deployment: WWII Era Inspires Military Spouse to Honor Husband

  Choreographer Lorraine “Rainey” Jarrell says "Letter to My Love," the heartfelt World War II-era dance she created, was a way to express her respect and love for her husband while he was deployed to Iraq.

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  Jul 10, 2018

  USO's Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program Keeps Service Members and Their Kids Connected

  The USO provides service members with the unique opportunity to record themselves reading a book for their loved ones back home. When they finish recording themselves, the USO then sends the service member’s recording, along with instructions and a copy of the book, to school-aged kids back home.

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  Jul 8, 2018

  Tisha Campbell-Martin and Tichina Arnold Bring Smiles, Laughter to Military Spouses

  Tisha Campbell-Martin and Tichina Arnold hosted "Girl Talk" with military spouses and service members stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss., Saturday.

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  Jul 6, 2018

  Soccer Dreams Come True for This Marine Infantryman

  15 years into his military career, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Alberto Boy is finally able to get back to playing soccer, a sport he's loved his whole life.

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  Jul 6, 2018

  Celebrities Flex Their Muscles For Good With #Flex4Forces

  The #Flex4Forces social media campaign – in its second year – demonstrates our appreciation and commitment to service members and their families. It is a simple way to show our nation’s heroes you support them and believe a strong America is a force for good in the world!

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  Jun 27, 2018

  USO Cribs: Inside the Tumon Bay Center on Guam

  Opened in 2005, the USO Tumon Bay center is located in the heart of Guam’s tourist district at the Royal Orchid Hotel building.

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  Jun 27, 2018

  USO Las Vegas Surprises 336 Military Families With 4-Day Staycation on Father's Day

  We surprised 336 military families in Nevada and Southern California with a 4-day staycation at the Aria in Las Vegas for Father's Day.

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  Jun 26, 2018

  WWII Widow to Accept Medal of Honor for Late Husband

  The widow of a World War II soldier will accept the Medal of Honor for her husband at the White House on June 26 -- 22 years after his family began efforts to upgrade the soldier’s Distinguished Service Cross.

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  Jun 22, 2018

  Atlanta Falcons USO Tour to Iraq and Kuwait is an Eye-Opening Experience

  Atlanta Falcons CEO Steve Cannon, head coach Dan Quinn, players Alex Mack, Ben Garland and Matt Bryant, cheerleaders Brianna Stade and Alexandria Giannini traveled on a USO tour to Iraq and Kuwait in June to connect with deployed troops.

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  Jun 16, 2018

  This Father and Son Serve Together in South Korea

  Whether it's how to throw a ball, ride a bike, shave or tie a tie, the lessons a father teaches can last a lifetime. This Army private has the unique chance to learn from and follow his father's footsteps.

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  Jun 13, 2018

  NBA's Kevin Martin, Monty Williams and WNBA's Ruthie Bolton Head on USO Tour to Kuwait

  As part of the NBA Cares Hoops for Troops program, NBA legend Kevin Martin, coach Monty Williams and WNBA legend Ruthie Bolton embarked on a multi-day USO tour to three U.S. military installations in Kuwait.

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  Jun 5, 2018

  Twins, Best Friends and Army Sergeants are Battle Buddies for Life

  It's not always easy to find a battle buddy to always have your back, but for twins, best friends and service members Jacob and Joshua Hough, they've always had each other.

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  Jun 4, 2018

  Why Being a Veteran Helps This Military Spouse Support His Navy Pilot Wife

  Joshua Johnson never thought he would be a military spouse, but when he met his now-wife, everything changed.

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  Jun 4, 2018

  Why These Childhood Best Friends Joined the Marines Together

  When three childhood friends all joined the military together in 2013, they never imagined they would ever all be stationed in the same foreign country together, but that's exactly what happened.

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  Jun 1, 2018

  Actors Seth Green and Matthew Lillard Connect With Troops in Turkey

  Actors Matthew Lillard and Seth Green teamed with the USO and traveled all the way to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, last month to show their appreciation for service members deployed overseas.

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  May 25, 2018

  7 Ways Military Spouses Can Hack a PCS Move

  To help military spouses tackle their PCS moves, the USO reached out to Alexis Miller, the director of social media and digital marketing at MILLIE to learn about 7 ways to ensure a successful move.

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  May 24, 2018

  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 23, 2018

  On Hawaii’s Big Island, the USO is a Refuge for Troops in Training

  For service members training at Pohakuloa Training Center on Hawaii's Big Island, the USO center on base is the only place to kick back, relax and connect with friends and family.

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  May 21, 2018

  Vietnam Veteran Inspires Airman to Serve

  Forty-three years ago, as the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong took over Saigon, thousands of refugees fled their home country and the communist government. Many landed in the U.S. and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Thompson’s mother was one of those refugees.

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  May 20, 2018

  Air Force Couple Ties the Knot Aboard C-17

  It’s not too unusual to propose to the love of your life on the job. But it’s less likely that it happens on a mission in Alaska, and even less likely to tie the knot on a C-17.

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  May 17, 2018

  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 15, 2018

  Military Spouses and Moms Weigh in on the USO's Read2Connect Program

  Despite their notorious resiliency, it can be a challenging for military children to find meaningful ways to stay connected to family and old friends. That’s why the USO launched the Read2Connect Program – part of the Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program.

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  May 14, 2018

  Military Spouses Band Together Through Deployments, Grief

  Because of the unique challenges military families face, military spouses lean on each other as if they were family. Whether it be helping to alleviate everyday stresses or helping each other through a time of grief, spouses play a crucial role in taking care of troops and their families.