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

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  Oct 26, 2018

  From USO to USO: One Airman's Journey Home

  Air Force Master Sgt. Noah Leiter visited USO Tumon Bay, Guam, and shared the heartwarming story of how USO centers around the world helped him return home from deployment to his wife during a family emergency.

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  Oct 26, 2018

  Disturbed Rocks Air Force Bases in Nevada With Two USO Shows

  Airmen at Creech and Nellis Air Force Bases in Nevada were treated to two 'amazing' USO concerts from the heavy-metal band Disturbed.

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  Oct 16, 2018

  He Stays at Home With Their Two Boys While She Serves in Afghanistan

  Former Air Force Major Brad Eychner has no illusions about his important role as a stay-at-home dad and military spouse. Learn how he came into this role and how he takes care of their two young boys while his wife is deployed.

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  Oct 12, 2018

  7 Things to Cheer On The Navy’s Birthday

  October 13 is the U.S. Navy’s 243rd birthday! Originally established during the Revolutionary War in 1775, the Navy has played a central role throughout history and today, it continues its mission of maintaining the freedom of the seas. Here are seven reasons to cheer the Navy’s birthday!

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  Oct 12, 2018

  Thompson Square and Indian Motorcycles are 'Rollin' for a Reason' - and That Reason is the USO

  For the fourth year in a row, husband-and-wife duo Thompson Square will be leading their “Rollin’ For a Reason” charity motorcycle ride and concert to benefit the USO of Nashville.

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  Oct 10, 2018

  Meet the 2018 FedEx Football Fellows

  FedEx Corporation, in collaboration with the USO and NFL teams, has created the FedEx Football Fellowship – an opportunity for service members to gain professional experience as they transition from military to civilian life. This year, four former service members have been chosen to participate in a 12-week fellowship alongside the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans.

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  Oct 4, 2018

  Jerrod Niemann Salutes Service Members Through Music

  Country music star Jerrod Niemann was inspired by his personal experiences of performing on USO tours, and by the tragic fatalities of four U.S. soldiers in Niger in 2017, to write his latest song, "Old Glory."

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  Sep 27, 2018

  Military Spouses Connect to Home and Each Other Through USO's Operation That's My Dress

  Operation That’s My Dress is a USO connection program that is designed to assist female military spouses, daughters and female service members in preparing for formal military events by providing them with a brand new gown or dress and accessories. The recent event held on Sept. 18 in Okinawa, Japan was designed specifically to focus on connecting attendees to home and to each other.

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  Sep 14, 2018

  Kansas City Royals Legends Connect with Fans on USO Tour to Kuwait

  Kansas City Royals legends George Brett, Bret Saberhagen, Reggie Sanders and Mike Sweeney traveled to USO Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to connect with troops from the Missouri National Guard and watched a Royals game live with service members.

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  Sep 13, 2018

  World’s Biggest USO Tour Connects Celebrities to Service Members Worldwide

  The USO hosted the World's Biggest USO Tour on September 12, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The performance by hit country duo Florida Georgia Line, actor-comedian Adam Devine and celebrity chef Robert Irvine was livestreamed to thousands of service members, military families and USO supporters across the globe.

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  Sep 11, 2018

  USO Pivots to Support the Military's Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

  As Hurricane Florence drenches the East Coast and the military mobilizes to join hurricane rescue efforts, the USO is supporting service members deployed to the affected regions.

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  Sep 4, 2018

  USO Brings ‘SEAL Team’ Cast Aboard During L.A. Fleet Week

  Stars of the hit CBS show "SEAL Team" recently joined forces with the USO in Los Angeles to spend some one-on-one time with the men and women of the Navy and the Marine Corps aboard the USS Dewey.

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  Sep 1, 2018

  'Jack Ryan' Stars Connect With Service Members Aboard the USS Iowa

  Actors John Krasinski and Wendell Pierce joined the USO in Los Angeles on August 31 for a special premiere event of Amazon Prime’s new series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan" aboard the USS Iowa at LA Fleet Week.

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  Aug 27, 2018

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Summer 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 summer 2018!

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  Aug 23, 2018

  8 Best Things to Do With Your Kids When Your Spouse Is Deployed

  Taking care of military children as a single parent can be difficult during a military spouse's deployment. Here are 8 great things to do with military kids when a spouse is deployed to help those months go by quickly.

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  Aug 20, 2018

  After 12 USO Tours, Chef Robert Irvine Isn’t Close to Slowing Down

  Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine first began touring with the USO in 2015. Since then, he’s been on tours around the world and has entertained more than 20,000 service members.

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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.