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Organization Description
Since before the United States entered World War II, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been the bridge between the American public and the U.S. military. In times of peace and war, the USO has consistently delivered its special brand of comfort, morale and recreational services to the military. The USO, a congressionally chartered, private, nonprofit organization, relies on the generosity of individuals and corporations to support USO activities.
Today, the USO delivers its programs and services at more than 130 locations around the world. In recent years, the USO opened centers in Kuwait, Qatar and Afghanistan to support service members participating in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, as well as centers in Vicenza, Italy, and at the Dallas/Fort Worth, Raleigh/Durham and Denver International Airports.
Military personnel and family members visited USO centers more than 5.3 million times last year. Services include free Internet and e-mail access, libraries and reading rooms, housing assistance, family crisis counseling, support groups, game rooms and nursery facilities.
The USO reaches out through:
- Airport centers, welcoming weary military travelers with a place to rest and the ability to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings
- Family and community centers, promoting intercultural understanding and orientation to unfamiliar locations
- Mobile USOs, reaching out to troops in remote and sometimes unstable locations
USO celebrity entertainment tours bring volunteer celebrities to entertain, lift morale, and express the gratitude and support of the American people.
(More)USO Updates
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The Sesame Street Experience for Military Families was a great bonding experience for military families.
- 01.21.09
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The USO has raised more than $40,000 for the 33rd Annual Marine Corps Marathon.
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Reilly has served on the USO’s all-volunteer Board since 2002, and as its Vice Chair since 2007.
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The USO will partner with Northrop Grumman Corporation for an Operation USO Care Package Stuffing Party on Nov. 15 in Buffalo, N.Y.
- 11.26.08
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Platinum-Selling Rap Group Nappy Roots to Bring Hip-Hop to Servicemen and Women in Italy on USO TourHip-hop group Nappy Roots will bring their southern style, one-of-a-kind sound and R&B beats to troops stationed in Italy.
- 11.26.08
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USO Blog
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You're on patrol on the Afghan-Pakistan border. You keep your head on a swivel and your eyeballs clickin'. When you return to the FOB (Forward Operating Base), you still can't let your guard down.
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Our operation hours support the thousands of troops and military families who visit us each month and need our services.
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I've been a recipient of their services- they do a lot for the soldiers~- 09.26.09
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