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

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  Apr 16, 2019

  13 Historical Photos of Sending Care Packages to Troops

  Since World War II, the USO has brought a little bit of comfort and a reminder of home to our men and women in uniform serving overseas. Whether they were shipped overseas in World War II or just received yesterday in Kuwait, USO Care Packages have reached generations of service members, no matter where they are in the world.

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  Apr 9, 2019

  USO 2019 Spring Tour Entertains Troops in Afghanistan

  The Spring 2019 USO Tour, lead by Gen. Paul J. Selva, brought seven performers -- chef and TV personality, Robert Irvine; country singer, Craig Morgan; former MLB player, Shane Victorino; pro surfer and singer, Makua Rothman; and UFC fighters B.J. Penn, Chris Weidman and Felice Herrig -- to service members in Afghanistan.

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  Apr 5, 2019

  9 Things You Need to Know about the Air Force Reserve in Honor of its 71st Anniversary

  They go by many names: Citizen Airmen. Weekend Warriors. But whatever you call them, Air Force Reservists have made notable contributions to protect and defend our nation since the inception of the Reserve in 1948. In honor of its 71st birthday on April 14, we rounded up nine need-to-know facts about the Air Force Reserve.

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  Apr 1, 2019

  5 Runners Who Raced in Support of the USO

  There are many ways for patriotic Americans to support service members and their families, such as through donating or volunteering with the USO. Learn about how these five runners took their passion for racing and used it to raise money for the USO and our service members through marathons, 5ks and triathlons.

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  Mar 27, 2019

  100 USO Tours with Gary Sinise

  At the USO, Gary Sinise is best known for supporting the troops by bringing joy to thousands of service members and their families around the world. Today, Sinise will perform his 100th USO Tour in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and we’d like to salute his service to our military community. Here is a roundup of 10 great moments with Sinise on USO Tours over the years.

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  Mar 21, 2019

  9 Historical Photos of Marines and the USO in Honor of Camp Pendleton Center Opening

  The USO center on Camp Pendleton might be new, but when it comes to being there for our Marines, USO staff and volunteers are seasoned pros. To celebrate, we dove into the archives and dug up nine vintage photos of the many times the USO has been by the side of America’s Devil Dogs.

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  Mar 11, 2019

  Test Your Knowledge with our Women's Military History Quiz

  Did you know that over 15% of active duty service members are women? Thanks to you, the USO is there for them during every stage of their military careers. What better time to learn more about the storied military history of service women?

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  Mar 1, 2019

  15 Must-See Photos of Female USO Supporters to Celebrate Women’s History Month

  To kick off March and celebrate Women’s History Month, we put together a slideshow of historical and modern photos that showcase a handful of the many ways female USO supporters are always by the side of U.S. troops.

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  Mar 1, 2019

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Winter 2018-2019

  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 winter 2018-2019!

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  Feb 27, 2019

  Sully H.W. Bush Enlists as a Walter Reed Service Dog at USO Bethesda Ceremony

  Sully H.W. Bush, the former service dog of the late President George H.W. Bush, officially has a new job, and joined the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Facility Dog Program today. Here, Sully will support ill and injured service members, their families and hospital staff during the road to recovery.

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  Feb 19, 2019

  6 Moments of Bravery in African American Military History

  In celebration of Black History Month and in honor of all the brave black men and women who have served our country with valor and distinction, the USO is taking a moment to shine a light on the astonishing bravery of six African American service members who went above and beyond the call of duty.

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  Feb 15, 2019

  The USO is #GratefulLikeGary

  Today, the USO joins the many service members and celebrities thanking Sinise for his unwavering commitment to bettering the lives of our Armed Forces. Thanks Gary!

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  Jan 18, 2019

  USO Supports the Coast Guard and Their Families During Government Shutdown

  Of the five branches in the U.S. Armed Forces, the Coast Guard is the only branch currently working without pay due to the government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history. USO centers across the country have rallied in support of the Coast Guard to help service members and their families make ends meet.

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  Jan 14, 2019

  9 Reasons to Celebrate the Coast Guard

  To celebrate the Coast Guard’s 228 years of service, we’re giving you nine things you need to know about the service branch.

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  Jan 7, 2019

  David Blaine Delivers Magic to Devastated Air Force Base

  When Hurricane Michael tore through Florida this past October, it affected communities all along the coast – especially the community of Tyndall Air Force Base, just 12 miles east of Panama City, Fla. – which is exactly why world-famous magician David Blaine wanted to go there.

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  Dec 28, 2018

  USO Rallies Around Service Members During Typhoon Relief

  When the fifth-strongest tropical storm in recorded history, Typhoon Yutu, made landfall in the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian, the U.S. Armed Forces were ready to help – and so was the USO.

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  Dec 21, 2018

  Celebrating the Christmas and the Holidays Overseas with the Chairman's 2018 USO Holiday Tour

  Lead by Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the 2018 USO Holiday Tour features Olympian Shaun White, NCIS star Wilmer Valderram, singer and television host Kellie Pickler, comedian Jessimae Peluso,“This Is Us” star Milo Ventimiglia, three-time CrossFit champion Mat Fraser and DJ J.Dayz.

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  Dec 20, 2018

  A Slice of Home: Shaun Micheel and Fellow PGA Pro Golfers Visit Troops in Djibouti, Africa

  PGA Tour golfer Shaun Micheel shares his experience on USO Tour to Djibouti, Africa in December 2018.

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  Dec 10, 2018

  USO Special Delivery Celebrates 160th Event for Military Parents

  The birth of a child is typically a time when family and friends gather together to support mothers and fathers-to-be as they celebrate and navigate their changing family dynamics. However, military parents can experience this time in their lives far away from their homes and traditional networks of support.

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  Dec 7, 2018

  Google Searches Result in Innovative Ways to Support Veterans

  When you need an answer to a question, you Google it. And when you’re transitioning out of the military into civilian life, you might be looking for the answer to, “What jobs can you get after the military?” Google has an answer for that too: IT Support Specialist, through the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the USO Pathfinder Program.

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  Dec 3, 2018

  Meet the 2018 USO Volunteers of the Year

  These three USO volunteers exemplify what it takes to keep service members and military families connected to family, home and country. Meet our 2018 USO Volunteers of the Year!

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  Dec 2, 2018

  The USO at Pearl Harbor, 77 Years Later

  The USO remembers those who perished at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, and honors the resilient survivors who ran into harm’s way to rescue the wounded and recover the deceased.

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  Dec 1, 2018

  9 Things You Might Not Know About the Attack on Pearl Harbor

  We asked historian and New York Times best-selling author Craig Nelson to share some lesser-known Pearl Harbor stories.

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  Nov 30, 2018

  10 Moments That Defined the National Guard

  Established in Massachusetts in 1636, the force we now know as the National Guard sustained and protected the infant colonies and eventually helped bring an end to Britain’s colonial rule. Today, they can be found across the globe, providing muscle and resources in Afghanistan and rushing to the aid of their communities at home, just like their predecessors did.

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  Nov 15, 2018

  5 Things We Learned About Being a Military Spouse

  On November 14, the USO hosted The Salute to Military Spouses, presented in partnership with Politico and Lockheed Martin. We spent a full day not only thanking military spouses for all that they do to support our service members, but also diving deeper into what it means to be a part of the military spouse community. Here are a few things we learned.

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  Nov 10, 2018

  How Did Americans Support U.S. Troops During World War I? Here Are 5 Ways.

  Today marks 100 years since the end of World War I. The USO was not founded until 1941, so without the USO, how did Americans support service members in WWI? Here are 5 ways civilians supported the troops.

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  Nov 8, 2018

  Take A Look Inside 3 USO Centers Around the World

  This holiday season, we want to highlight three of our local USO centers on U.S. military bases around the world. As a nonprofit organization, the donations the USO receives from generous supporters on these days go towards crucial programs, services and activities for our service members at more than 200 USO locations across the globe.

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  Nov 8, 2018

  Lyft Reaches $1 Million in Donations to the USO Through Round Up & Donate

  Lyft and the USO are celebrating the tremendous feat of Lyft passengers raising $1 million for the USO through Lyft's Round Up & Donate platform. The product allows Lyft riders to select a cause they care about and automatically round up their rideshare fares to the nearest dollar. By selecting the USO, passengers support the USO in its mission to keep service members connected to family, home and country.

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  Nov 6, 2018

  Deployments Aside, Military Spouses Cope With Hidden Challenges

  Army spouse Tatyana Ray knew overseas deployments would be hard on her marriage, but she never imagined that job hunting would be worse.

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  Oct 26, 2018

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Fall 2018

  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 fall 2018!