In the Shadow of the DMZ, the USO Puts a Twist on Korean Barbecue

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  Nov 16, 2016

  USO Opens Wellness Focused Center on Joint Base San Antonio

  After 75 years of welcoming service members home, the USO received a homecoming of its own. After a grand opening ceremony on Nov. 10, USO San Antonio staff and volunteers officially welcomed guests into the new, state-of-the-art USO San Antonio center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

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  Nov 15, 2016

  ‘Leave it at the Door’: Night Out at the USO Brings Military Families Together Without Electronics

  USO Fort Riley's Family Game Night: Unplugged invites military families over for an evening of food, fun and games without any electronic interruptions.

• Nov 9, 2016

  14 Marine Corps Facts for the Service's 241st Birthday

  Here are 14 facts you may not know about the U.S. Marine Corps.

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  Nov 4, 2016

  USO Remembers Suzanne Mitchell as Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Prepare for 81st Tour

  As we embark on our 81st Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders (DCC) tour this month, the USO pauses to pay tribute to our beloved, longtime supporter Suzanne Mitchell.

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  Nov 2, 2016

  Vince Vaughn, Mel Gibson and Luke Bracey Host USO ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Screening at Andrews Air Force Base

  Actors Vince Vaughn and Luke Bracey along with director Mel Gibson hosted an advance USO screening of their new WWII-era film “Hacksaw Ridge” for nearly 900 service members here last week.

• Nov 1, 2016

  "USO - For the Troops": Dignified Transfer

  In this clip from "USO - For the Troops," we look behind the scenes as the USO supports the military honor guard who participate in dignified transfers.

• Nov 1, 2016

  "USO - For the Troops": The Costs of War

  This clip from "USO - For the Troops" looks at how the USO supports the families of wounded service members.

• Nov 1, 2016

  "USO - For the Troops": Good Company

  In a scene from "USO - For the Troops," we see how no matter the era or conflict, the USO has always provided a home away from home for service members.

• Nov 1, 2016

  "USO - For the Troops": A Home for African American Troops

  In a scene from "USO - For the Troops," we see that despite racism in the South during World War II, the USO still provided a home for black service members.

• Nov 1, 2016

  "USO - For the Troops": Preparing for Takeoff

  In this clip from "USO - For the Troops," we glance back to the USO's beginnings and a look at the 2016 USO Vice Chairman's tour.

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  Nov 1, 2016

  ‘It's Unbelievable’: USO of Illinois, Blackhawks and Boeing Team Up to Salute Service Members and Veterans During National Anthem

  Robert Canchola, Vietnam veteran, was recently honored on-ice at the United Center during the National Anthem as part of the Service Salute Partnership between the USO of Illinois, the Chicago Blackhawks and Boeing.

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  Nov 1, 2016

  Veterans Day 2016

  The USO is counting down to Veterans Day 2016, highlighting an initiative for each of the first 11 days of November that keep service members connected to family, home and country.

• Oct 27, 2016

  After Grief, Man who Lost his Son at War Turns to Helping Others

  Veteran Tom Dolphin lost his son at war. Now, he helps other families going through the same thing.

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  Oct 26, 2016

  'USO - For the Troops' Documentary will Premiere on PBS Stations in November

  "USO -- For the Troops" -- an hour-long documentary produced by Partisan Pictures with exclusive support from Johnson & Johnson -- will be shown on PBS stations around the United States starting Nov. 7.

• Oct 25, 2016

  The Smiles Say It All: Sunday Mornings at USO Great Lakes Offer a Taste of Home for Young Service Members

  Naval Station Great Lakes is the home of the Navy's only boot camp, which means it’s also home to many sailors separated from family and friends for the first time.

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  Oct 18, 2016

  Making the Terminal Come Alive: USO’s Unique Approach at Sigonella Gives Deploying Service Members a Much-Needed Escape

  With little space for a traditional center – and weary military travelers often spreading throughout the terminal for hours while waiting for training flights or deployments – the USO spread its services throughout the terminal at NAS Sigonella.

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  Oct 17, 2016

  USO of North Carolina Delivers Birthday Cake Surprises to Single Service Members at Camp Lejeune

  If you’re single and in the military, it’s easy to feel forgotten. That’s where the USO of North Carolina’s Single Warrior Birthday Cake program comes in.

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  Oct 12, 2016

  11 Facts You May Not Know About the Navy on its 241st Birthday

  Steadfast to the bitter end, Navy tradition isn’t all rum punch and pollywogs. For its 241sth Birthday, here are 11 things you may not know about the United States Navy:

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  Oct 11, 2016

  USO of Central Florida Acts Quickly to Help Military Families in Limbo During Hurricane Matthew

  USO of Central Florida’s Tampa-based staff didn’t expect much of an impact from Hurricane Matthew as it made landfall on the other side of the state. Then the phone calls started coming in.

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  Oct 10, 2016

  They’ve Gone Down That Path’: Retired Soldier Explains How the USO and RP/6 Put Him on the Road to a Successful Transition

  Tim Beninato wore an Army uniform for 25 years. Now he wears a suit and tie to work at USAA. Here’s how the USO and RP/6 helped him make the leap from soldier to civilian.

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  Oct 7, 2016

  USO and Hiring Our Heroes Team Up to Host Transition Summit at Fort Carson

  As part of the USO Transition 360 Alliance, USO has teamed up with Hiring Our Heroes to host free transition summits at military installations across the country to connect service members, veterans and military spouses to meaningful career opportunities. These summits include town-hall style panel discussions, networking opportunities, employment workshops and hiring fairs.

• Oct 6, 2016

  USO Northwest Florida Supports Military Families During Hurricane Matthew Evacuation

  With Hurricane Matthew bearing down, nearly 700 U.S. military family members were forced to evacuate Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and head to NAS Pensacola. And our USO Northwest Florida team was ready when they arrived.

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  Sep 23, 2016

  New USO Center in Turkey Keeping Service Members Fighting ISIS Connected to Home

  Led by a team of American military veterans, the USO opened a new center on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, for today's service members at the tip of the spear.

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  Sep 22, 2016

  Gold Star Mom Reflects on Her Hero's Journey

  Carlene Cross remembers the day her son told her he had reenlisted in the U.S. Army and was headed for the most dangerous place on Earth for an American soldier.

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  Sep 21, 2016

  Chris Pratt, Haley Bennett and Antoine Fuqua Treat Military Families to Advance USO Screening of ‘The Magnificent Seven’

  In celebration of their upcoming film actor Chris Pratt, actress Haley Bennett and director Antoine Fuqua visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to treat hundreds of service members and their families to an afternoon of fun and an advance USO screening of “The Magnificent Seven.”

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  Sep 21, 2016

  A Gold Star Shines in Washington

  When Gold Star moms visit the nation's capital, they have a place to call home.

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  Sep 15, 2016

  9 Air Force Facts for the Service's 69th Birthday

  The Air Force is celebrating its 69th birthday. Here are nine things you may not know about the most recently formed branch of the U.S. military.

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  Sep 15, 2016

  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 ahead of the 75th anniversary of the attack.

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  Sep 12, 2016

  USO Helps Louisiana Military Families and National Guard During Flood Cleanup

  The USO responded with more than $100,000 in goods, services and entertainment for more than 300 affected military families and 2,900 Louisiana National Guardsmen who were deployed to help clean up and rebuild southern Louisiana.

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  Sep 12, 2016

  'It’s Our Place to Escape': How the USO of North Carolina-Jacksonville Became One Special Needs Family's Oasis

  The Geronimes were familiar with the USO. But it wasn’t until their youngest son, Austin, was born that they truly became a part of the USO of North Carolina family.