5 Things You Need to Know About Military Families

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  Feb 2, 2018

  At USO Kandahar, Playing 'Call of Duty' Keeps These Soldiers Connected to Home

  Everyone needs to blow off steam every once in a while. Watch how Army Rangers deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, find relaxation through first-person shooters like Activision's "Call of Duty" video game series.

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  Feb 2, 2018

  Combat Cooking with USO Guam: Dagu Doughnuts

  If you're lucky enough to be invited to a Guamanian home (or stop by the USO on Andersen Air Force Base) over the winter holidays, there's good chance your host or another party goer might prepare a Chamorro delicacy - banuelos dagu - for everyone to enjoy. Learn how these tasty treats are made!

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  Feb 1, 2018

  Olympic Gold Medalist Travels Across Pacific to Connect With Troops

  Three-time Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas is a Force Behind the Forces after her recent USO tour to Guam and Hawaii in January.

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  Feb 1, 2018

  Black World War I Troops Fought to Fight for Their Country

  Black troops performed essential duties like building roads, bridges and trenches in support of the front-line battles during World War I, but they didn't sign up for labor. They were committed to fighting the Germans and winning the war.

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  Jan 31, 2018

  The USO's Military Spouse Networking Program Builds Community and Fosters Connections

  For military spouses, who often move every 2-3 years, meeting new people, sustaining meaningful employment and finding a sense of community in their current location can be a challenge. Luckily, there's the USO Military Spouse Networking Program.

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  Jan 26, 2018

  3,000 Celebrations and Counting: USO Okinawa Delivers for Deployed Marine on his Birthday

  Marine Staff Sgt. Dustin Johnson, who's deployed to Okinawa, Japan, turned 29 earlier this week. He thought he was invited to lunch at USO Camp Hansen and had no idea he was showing up to his own birthday party.

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  Jan 24, 2018

  U.S. Soldiers, Bobsledders Ready to Bring Home Gold at Winter Olympics

  Three of four Army bobsledders who qualified for the Winter Games boast prior Olympic experience, which could boost their chances of medal-winning performances.

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  Jan 19, 2018

  This is the Harrowing, Real-Life Story Behind the Movie '12 Strong'

  As the movie "12 Strong" arrives in theaters on Jan. 19, here's the harrowing story of the first U.S. Special Forces mission in Afghanistan following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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  Jan 12, 2018

  WWE Superstar 'The Miz' Reflects on USO Holiday Tour

  WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin joined the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on his annual USO Holiday Tour to entertain service members. Find out what he took away from the experience.

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  Jan 8, 2018

  Here’s How the USO and Boeing are Teaming Up to Help Service Members Transition to Civilian Lives

  With a multiyear commitment from Boeing, USO Pathfinder offers best-in-class transition services on a global scale and can connect service members with the resources they need as they reintegrate into civilian life.

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  Jan 5, 2018

  Army Couple with Baby Born at 24 Weeks Reunites with Heidi Murkoff at USO Baby Shower

  When Mary Joyce Guinard signed up to attend the USO and What to Expect Foundation’s baby shower in Okinawa in October 2016, she never dreamed she would miss the party to give birth. Guinard found herself in the delivery ward, welcoming her new daughter into the world. That’s when Heidi Murkoff entered the hospital room and the entire military family’s life.

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  Jan 5, 2018

  Watch The Chainsmokers Surprise Future Troops With Explosive USO Concert

  When Army trainees, on a short break from basic training during the holidays, pulled up to McCrady Training Center in December, they had no idea of the surprise that awaited them.

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  Jan 3, 2018

  Airman Returns From Hurricane Maria Relief With Furry Friend

  When Air Force Staff Sgt. John Cox deployed to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he assumed he would be helping Puerto Ricans recover from Hurricane Maria. He did not expect to bring home a four-legged addition to his family.

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  Dec 30, 2017

  Here are the 7 Most-Read Stories Published on USO.org in 2017

  Of all the stories the USO published this year, these were your favorites, according to our data. One thing is crystal clear: our readers love lists and great photography, so we plan to bring your more in 2018.

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  Dec 28, 2017

  'Pitch Perfect 3' Cast Connects With Troops on USO Tour in New Jersey

  Actresses Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Chrissie Fit, Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee and Elizabeth Banks joined "Today" show co-anchor Al Roker on a recent USO tour of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

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  Dec 28, 2017

  FedEx Employee Explains Why He Became a USO Volunteer

  During the holidays, people are busier than ever – including Joel Fernando, a USO Dubai volunteer and FedEx employee who delivers for service members overseas. Find out what made him join the Force Behind the Forces.

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  Dec 26, 2017

  USO and the Joint Chiefs Chairman Deliver Holiday Cheer to Deployed Troops

  Stars from television, film and music joined the Joint Chiefs chairman and the USO on a whirlwind trip to thank deployed troops during the holidays.

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  Dec 16, 2017

  Troops Get Early Screening of 'Jumanji,' Thanks to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

  The USO, Sony Pictures and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson treated service members and military families to an early screening of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” more than three weeks before the movie opened in theaters.

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  Dec 15, 2017

  USO, Universal Pictures Give Service Members The Red Carpet Treatment at 'Pitch Perfect 3' Premiere

  The USO and Universal Pictures welcomed more than 200 service members to the world premiere of “Pitch Perfect 3” on Dec. 13 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.

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  Dec 14, 2017

  Prosthetists Provide Amputees a Helping Hand – and Foot – On Their Road to Recovery

  More than 1,500 American troops have lost a limb since 2001, in Afghanistan or Iraq or other deployments around the world. Walter Reed — first at the old campus in Washington, D.C., and now at the new facility in Bethesda — is where they take their first steps toward a new reality.

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  Dec 13, 2017

  Delivering a USO Care Package in 360°

  What does it take to get a USO Care Package into the hands of deployed service members? The answer is a lot of time and a lot of hard work by USO volunteers and staff. Watch the video to follow a USO Care Package along its journey to troops overseas.

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  Dec 13, 2017

  California Guard Aids Police in Helping Families Affected by Wildfires

  Soldiers from the California Army National Guard’s 140th Chemical Company helped local police shuttle residents into the areas devastated by wildfires and helped to unload their precious belongings once they’d returned.

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  Dec 11, 2017

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Fall 2017

  Here are the four Fall 2017 USO Volunteers of the Quarter.

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  Dec 7, 2017

  USO Care Packages Make a Difference for Service Members Around the World

  Program manager and veteran Ben Stanislav describes what went into designing the perfect care packs for our troops on the battlefield.

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  Dec 6, 2017

  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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  Dec 6, 2017

  The USO at Pearl Harbor, 76 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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  Nov 22, 2017

  TV Star Rachael Ray Embarks On USO Tour in New Jersey

  TV star and author Rachael Ray recently embarked on her first USO tour when she visited service members at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.

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  Nov 22, 2017

  NFL Game Pass Connects Troops in Kuwait to the Teams They Love

  Troops will stay up all night long to watch their favorite NFL teams play, and the USO stays up with them. At Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, NFL Game Pass brings every game to the USO and it's the perfect touch of home for the military population living there.

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  Nov 19, 2017

  Football Legend Joe Theismann Sends Heartfelt Thank You Message to American Troops

  We caught up with Washington Redskins legend Joe Theismann at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, recently and he had some motivating words for our men and women in uniform.

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  Nov 19, 2017

  Combat Cooking with USO Camp Arifjan: Volunteer Jamie's Lasagna Roll-Ups

  With Thanksgiving a few days away, we’re kicking off our Combat Cooking series with this tasty lasagna roll-up recipe created by USO Camp Arifjan volunteer Army Sgt. Jamie Reed. Reed, who hails from Oregon, but is stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., frequently volunteers her culinary skills at USO Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.