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

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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.

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  May 14, 2018

  USO Connects Cartoonists with Navy, Coast Guard

  The USO brought four cartoonists from the National Cartoonists Society to Rhode Island and Connecticut to draw a connection with members of America’s Navy and Coast Guard.

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  May 11, 2018

  USO Yokota MilSpouse Staff and Volunteers Treat Troops to Free Lunch

  Sometimes, there is such a thing as a free lunch, especially when the USO is involved. According to Tiffany Scott, who is also a military spouse, USO Yokota’s Adopt-A-Squadron free lunches are just that: a complimentary lunch for an entire squadron served by the USO staff and volunteers, also often military spouses -- no strings attached.

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  May 8, 2018

  USO Hawaii Provides Critical Emergency Support Amid Erupting Volcano

  The USO at Pohakuloa Training Center (PTC) in Hawaii shifted into 24-hour operations over the weekend to help ease concerns from the families of more than 2,000 soldiers training at PTC from Schofield Barracks on Oahu.

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  May 4, 2018

  USO and Activision Bring New Call of Duty WWII Maps to Troops in Germany and Kuwait

  Activision and the Call of Duty Endowment embarked on a USO tour to introduce the newest "Call of Duty: WWII" Map Pack, "The War Machine," to service members overseas.

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  Apr 30, 2018

  Celebs Connect with Troops on USO Spring Tour Around the World

  Led by by Gen. Paul Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the tour brought former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, UFC fighters Paige VanZant and Max Holloway, country music artist Craig Morgan, celebrity chef and TV host Robert Irvine, and Richard “Rip” Hamilton, a retired NBA All-Star, around the world to thank our troops.

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  Apr 20, 2018

  How This Retired Soldier Jump-Started His Transition with USO Pathfinder

  Vito DiChristina moved to Fort Bliss during his final months of service to retire in the El Paso area. The only problem was, his connections in there were lacking -- until he discovered the USO Pathfinder program.

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  Apr 19, 2018

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Spring 2018

  These four USO volunteers exemplify what it takes to strengthen service members and military families by connecting them to family, home and country.

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  Apr 13, 2018

  Deployed Soldiers In Iraq Surprised With USO Care Packages, Games and Treats

  When a soldier in Erbil, Iraq, stopped by the USO and asked if the USO could provide his Army unit with much-needed toiletries in less than 48 hours, the USO team on the ground sprang into action and delivered for troops outside the wire.

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  Apr 9, 2018

  NFL Stars Salute Service on USO Tour to Italy and Germany

  Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ben Garland joined fellow NFL players Mario Addison, Mark Ingram, Carlos Dunlap, Latavius Murray and former head coach Rex Ryan on the 2018 USO-NFL tour of military bases in Italy and Germany.

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  Apr 5, 2018

  Women Deployed to Afghanistan Enjoy Girls-Only Fun at USO Ladies’ Night

  Every day of the year, the two USO Bagram centers are open to any and all active-duty service members working on this air base near Kabul, Afghanistan. But for one evening a month — just for a few hours— one of the centers transforms into to a no-boys-allowed oasis for hardworking female service members to enjoy a night of girls-only fun.

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  Apr 4, 2018

  Adam Devine Brings Joy and Laughter to Troops Overseas

  Adam Devine, an actor and comedian who’s starred in “Pitch Perfect,” “Modern Family” and “Workaholics,” was part of a group celebrities who traveled over the holidays to bring some laughs and joy to service members stationed overseas.

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  Apr 4, 2018

  Single Parents Lead Households and Air Force Squadrons

  If it takes a village to raise a child, how can a mom do it on her own while also leading an Air Force squadron?

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  Mar 29, 2018

  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Were USO Supporters Before They Were Engaged

  As the world waits in anticipation of the couple's royal wedding on May 19, we've pulled together our four favorite USO and military support moments featuring the British prince and the Suits actress.

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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 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.