9 Must-Know Facts about the Army's 1st Cavalry Division for its Birthday

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  Jun 12, 2019

  23 Facts for the Army's Birthday

  Here are 23 need-to-know facts about the Army in honor of its birthday on June 14.

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  Jun 11, 2019

  'Boosts the Morale': Hoops for Troops-USO Tour Motivates Military Basketball Fans at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii

  Five NBA and WNBA legends spent time with soldiers and their families during game four of the NBA Finals at a special USO viewing party at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

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  Jun 9, 2019

  Beating the Odds: This Marine Didn't Let Cancer Stop Him From Serving His Country

  Lance Cpl. Caleb Eudy became a Marine despite battling cancer and being determined unfit for duty after remission. Here's his story.

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  Jun 7, 2019

  "Call of Duty," a Mascot Named Rags and 5 Other Facts about the 1st Infantry Division

  Originally commissioned in 1917 to fight in World War I, the 1st Infantry Division is the oldest continuously serving division in the U.S. Army. In honor of its birthday on June 8 here are seven facts you should know about the unit.

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  Jun 6, 2019

  Siblings Serving Together: Identical Twin Brothers Deploy to Qatar

  Deployment can be hard, but having your brother deployed with you makes it a little easier. Meet Army Pvt. Matthew Maurino and his identical twin brother, Spc. Joseph Maurino, who are currently deployed together to Qatar.

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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.