Backstage at the USO Honors Service Members and Military Supporters

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  Jun 28, 2019

  In Vicenza, Military Spouses Build Community and New Friendships at the USO

  In Italy at USO Vicenza, the USO hosts immersive social events for military spouses to help them adjust to their new environment and build community.

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  Jun 26, 2019

  Finding a Sense of Home at the USO Warrior Center at Landstuhl

  Service members of all branches of the military come through the doors of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Some arrive because of illness while others come because of a small injury or a more serious wound they’ve obtained while serving downrange. All, however, have access to the USO Warrior Center, which has become a central gathering place for service members receiving treatment in Germany.

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  Jun 26, 2019

  How a Puzzle and a Conversation Saved a Soldier's Life

  As liaison for the 101st Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, Julio Mella’s job is to help service members during their time at the medical center. But Mella never anticipated that would also mean saving a soldier’s life -- let alone doing so while completing a puzzle at the USO.

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  Jun 26, 2019

  7 Things the Movies Won't Tell You About U.S. Special Operations Command

  Most perceptions of special operations are formed by movies like "American Sniper" or "Zero Dark Thirty." While of some of what you see on the big screen is true, but there's much more to the command than you think. Here are seven facts you should know about U.S. Special Operations Command.

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  Jun 25, 2019

  Meet Captain, the Morale-Boosting, Mouse-Catching Mascot Cat for the Barksdale Air Force Base Honor Guard

  We hear about military working dogs all of the time, but there's another animal, a cat named Captain, making a big difference for one Air Force unit in Louisiana.

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  Jun 21, 2019

  Thank You USO Supporters for Donating in the 2019 T-Shirt Campaign

  Thank you to all the USO supporters who donated as part of the 2019 T-Shirt Campaign! Remember to wear your shirt -- the official uniform of military supporters -- on July 4!

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  Jun 19, 2019

  When PCSing Families Land in Bavaria, Germany, the USO is By Their Side

  In addition to operating the USO Grafenwoehr and USO Camp Aachen centers, the USO Bavaria team provides support in other locations and is part of the newly-opened USAG Bavaria Readiness Welcome Center.

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  Jun 19, 2019

  Coca-Cola and Dollar General Support USO Through ‘Ranks in Thanks’ Campaign this Summer

  The USO, the Coca-Cola Company and Dollar General are teaming up to send them a nationwide thank you this summer.

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  Jun 18, 2019

  Military Spouses in Germany Make Friends and Build Community at USO Cooking Classes

  Thanks to the generous donations from supporters like you, in Germany at USO Kaiserslautern, the USO offers many opportunities to help military spouses and families adjust to their new environment and build community.

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  Jun 17, 2019

  7 Things You Didn’t Know about the Navy Hospital Corps

  Navy corpsmen serve as medical professionals on submarines, vessels and out in the field alongside sailors and marines. To celebrate their anniversary, here are seven facts about the United States Navy Hospital Corps that you need to know.

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  Jun 16, 2019

  'It’s Just for Them': Military Children at NSA Naples Enjoy Some Kids-Only Time at USO Snack Attack

  The USO Naples Snack Attack program started three years ago as a way to bring together military children at NSA Naples, Italy and give them time for just themselves. It’s a program made only for children – no adults allowed – and that makes all the difference.

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  Jun 15, 2019

  How this Dad and His Son Connect at USO Storytime in Wiesbaden, Germany

  On any given Thursday, Army Sgt. 1st Class Uriah Britt is busy doing what he does best— serving as a soldier. But last September, Britt got a chance to spend a rare weekday morning at USO Wiesbaden's Storytime focused on his other full-time job— being a dad.

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  Jun 14, 2019

  15 Things You Should Know about the Army Corps of Engineers for its Birthday

  Best known for building bridges and roads, blasting through obstacles, clearing minefields and more, the United States Army Corps of Engineers and their work impacts the daily lives of civilians and military personnel across the country.

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  Jun 13, 2019

  Father and Son Strengthen Bond While Deployed Together in Qatar

  Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Scott, who is deployed to Qatar, will be celebrating Father's Day in a memorable way this year--serving our country alongside his eldest son, Army Staff Sgt. John Scott, who is serving alongside him in the Middle East.

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  Jun 12, 2019

  23 Facts for the Army's Birthday

  Here are 23 need-to-know facts about the Army in honor of its birthday on June 14.

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  Jun 11, 2019

  'Boosts the Morale': Hoops for Troops-USO Tour Motivates Military Basketball Fans at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii

  Five NBA and WNBA legends spent time with soldiers and their families during game four of the NBA Finals at a special USO viewing party at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

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  Jun 9, 2019

  Beating the Odds: This Marine Didn't Let Cancer Stop Him From Serving His Country

  Lance Cpl. Caleb Eudy became a Marine despite battling cancer and being determined unfit for duty after remission. Here's his story.

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  Jun 7, 2019

  "Call of Duty," a Mascot Named Rags and 5 Other Facts about the 1st Infantry Division

  Originally commissioned in 1917 to fight in World War I, the 1st Infantry Division is the oldest continuously serving division in the U.S. Army. In honor of its birthday on June 8 here are seven facts you should know about the unit.

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  Jun 6, 2019

  Siblings Serving Together: Identical Twin Brothers Deploy to Qatar

  Deployment can be hard, but having your brother deployed with you makes it a little easier. Meet Army Pvt. Matthew Maurino and his identical twin brother, Spc. Joseph Maurino, who are currently deployed together to Qatar.

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  Jun 5, 2019

  USO Camp Shows, D-Day and Entertaining Troops on the European Front Lines in WWII

  USO Camp Shows, Inc., a subsidiary of the USO, was tasked with providing live entertainment to troops during World War II. From the moment the U.S. entered the war -- to D-Day, V-E Day and beyond -- USO performers gave over 420,000 performances for 130+ million service member attendees.

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  Jun 4, 2019

  The USO & Coca-Cola: A Refreshing 78-Year Partnership

  From World War II through today, the USO and The Coca-Cola Company have teamed up to bring a taste of home to service members and military families.

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  Jun 3, 2019

  Dark Knight Overseas: Batman Artists, Writers and DC Comics Actresses Visit Troops in Kuwait

  In honor of Batman’s 80th anniversary, DC Comics and the USO brought an immersive Batman experience to service military members stationed in Kuwait, featuring artist Jim Lee, writer Tom King and actresses Nafessa Williams, Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker.

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  Jun 3, 2019

  Understanding D-Day by Air, Land and Sea

  In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day this June, take a deeper look at how the U.S. military, in particular, launched its assaults against the shores of Normandy – by air, by land, by sea.

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  Jun 1, 2019

  Brush Up on Your D-Day Knowledge in 5 Minutes

  In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we’ve condensed the need-to-know details of the Normandy invasion into a quick, 5-minute refresher read.

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  May 31, 2019

  Meet the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Spring 2019

  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 spring 2019!

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  May 31, 2019

  Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Europe with the USO

  In honor and support of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day celebrations that will take place in Normandy, France this June, the USO is sending a team, at the request of the U.S. Army in Europe, to support the current service members who will be memorializing the sacrifices of those who fought on the beaches.

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  May 30, 2019

  D-Day Vet Recalls Wartime Experiences After Honor Flight Visit to WWII Memorial

  75 years ago, Army Pvt. Fred Layher lived through some of the most terrifying experiences of his life during the second wave of D-Day assaults on Normandy’s Omaha Beach. But among the most intimidating of all his experiences during WWII was the moment his fellow soldiers forced him on stage with actress Donna Reed during a USO show in France.

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  May 30, 2019

  Here are 11 Hard-To-Find D-Day Photos Straight From the National Archives

  We went digging through National Archives files and hand-selected some hard-to-find photographs in honor of the anniversary of D-Day.

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  May 29, 2019

  Coast Guard Veteran Jack Hamlin Saw Things 'You Wouldn't Forget' on D-Day

  Just because his Coast Guard cutter never got closer than two miles to Omaha Beach doesn’t mean Jack Hamlin was exempt from the D-Day experience. He saw things “you wouldn’t forget.”

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  May 29, 2019

  Remembering D-Day with the Words of the Veterans Who Were There

  As the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy invasions approaches, we sat down and spoke with four World War II veterans and asked them to share their memories from D-Day and the months that followed.