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The Power of Friendship: How One Airman Saved Another from Suicide

When Senior Airman Austin Irving quietly struggled with his mental health, his close friend and fellow airman, Staff Sgt. Anthony Palacios, recognized the signs and stepped in at a crucial moment. Their deep friendship, built through shared service …

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Feb 4, 2016
Hollywood, Broadway and the USO

The USO's famed Stage Door and Hollywood Canteens during World War II served up glitz and glamour to millions of service members.
Feb 4, 2016
USO Tour Veterans, In Their Own Words

As the USO celebrates its 75th anniversary, On Patrol asked USO tour veterans—actors, musicians, athletes, authors, cartoonists and even a Muppet or two—why they stepped up to support our military and their families.
Feb 4, 2016
In the USO's Early Years, Hostesses Provided a Wholesome Morale Boost

Many of the young women who volunteered at USO centers in the 1940s and 50s were looking for a way to contribute to the war effort. A few even met their future husbands while dancing the night away.

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