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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 14, 2020
Here Are 7 Things You Need to Know About the 101st Airborne Division

How much do you know about the 101st Airborne Division? The only air assault division in the U.S. Army, the 101st Airborne is based out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and has a rich history dating back to World War II.
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.

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