5 Things You Need to Know About Military Families

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  Apr 18, 2018

  Front & Center: Shane in Iraq

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Shane, had to say.

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  Apr 18, 2018

  Front & Center: Michael in Camp Buehring, Kuwait

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Michael, had to say.

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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 28, 2018

  Front & Center: Chris in Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Chris, had to say.

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  Mar 28, 2018

  Front & Center: Devin in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Devin, had to say.

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  Mar 28, 2018

  Front & Center: Sarobar in Iraq

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Sarobar, had to say.

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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 6, 2018

  Front & Center: Tasha in Camp Buehring, Kuwait

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Tasha, had to say.

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  Mar 6, 2018

  Front & Center: Kiki in Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Kiki, had to say.

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  Mar 6, 2018

  Front & Center: Lauren in Guam

  To help foster connection and understanding between civilians and service members, we created the series, “Front & Center.” Here is what our latest featured service member, Lauren, had to say.

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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.

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  Feb 19, 2018

  ‘The Voice’ Hopeful Finds Practice, Friendship Inside USO Camp Buehring, Kuwait

  Army Pvt. Will Hoover is auditioning for 'The Voice' this month, and it's a moment he's been dreaming of and practicing for the entire time he was stationed overseas in Kuwait.

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  Feb 15, 2018

  7 Ways WWII Soldiers Shaped Outdoor Sports in America

  If you're watching the Winter Olympics you've certainly seen American alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin race down mountains and snowboarder Chloe Kim ride to a gold medal in the women's halfpipe. They're amazing athletes whose names are recognized around the world, but the names of the mountain men who helped popularize outdoor sports in the 1940s are not as famous.

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  Feb 14, 2018

  7 Ways USO Fort Wainwright Makes Alaska's Winters Wonderful

  Opened in late 2017, the new USO Fort Wainwright center boasts over 7,375 square feet of classic USO amenities, a state-of-the-art Wellness Center and innovative programs designed to entertain both single service members and military families. While the possibilities are endless in this brand-new center, here’s just seven of the many ways USO Fort Wainwright provides military family members young and old connected to family, home and country during Alaska’s long winter months.

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  Feb 9, 2018

  Combat Cooking with USO Camp Arifjan: Chocolate Cookies

  For the next installment of Combat Cooking, the USO Camp Arifjan team in Kuwait shared their coveted chocolate cookie recipe and offered a few tips and tricks for whipping up these homemade treats in a non-traditional kitchen like the one at the USO center.

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  Feb 7, 2018

  Combat Cooking with USO Kandahar: Coca-Cola Cupcakes

  For the third installment of Combat Cooking, we visited the USO Kandahar center in southern Afghanistan to learn how to whip up one of its most-requested treats: Coca-Cola cupcakes.

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  Feb 3, 2018

  To Celebrate our 77th Anniversary, Here Are 7 USO Photos You’ve Never Seen Before

  In honor of our 77th birthday, we went digging through our photo archive to unearth some unpublished photos from our storied history. You won’t believe what we found.