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Giving Back to Their Communities Through the USO: Volunteer Stories of Service

In every moment they dedicate to the USO, the organization’s roughly 30,000 volunteers embody the ideals of service, selflessness and community improvement. Get to know a group of stand-out volunteers who've gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Aug 12, 2020
Building Connections in the Buckeye State: A Retired Aircraft Maintainer’s USO Volunteer Story

With a career of a combined 52 years of military and civilian service, USO Volunteer Jerry Haines and his volunteer story is nothing short of inspirational.
Aug 11, 2020
History Explains Why the U.S. Marks VJ Day as September 2, 1945, Instead of August 15, 1945

August 14. August 15. September 2. September 3. In most countries around the world, depending where you are, one of these four days is recognized as VJ Day, for Victory over Japan Day, or VP Day, for Victory in Pacific Day.
Aug 10, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About the Military and Sharks for Discovery Shark Week 2020

As the longest-running cable television programming event in history, Shark Week has been terrifying and educating viewers on sharks since 1988. But did you know the U.S. military is also connected to these monsters of the deep?

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