May was Military Appreciation Month, and we used this time to celebrate our commitment to standing by every person who has taken the oath to serve. Thank you to all our supporters who took the opportunity to join us in helping show our gratitude and appreciation to service members in a meaningful way. If you didn’t get a chance to sign our Military Appreciation Month card, you can still let our heroes know you’re thinking of them by signing now.

Our Military Appreciation Month spotlight video, “Human to Human,” offers a look into the shared experiences between civilians and the people serving our country. To do this, we brought together seven pairs of strangers consisting of one service member and one civilian each at the Atlanta International Airport. Learn more about this special campaign, and watch the video now. >>

Marines, sailors and coastguardsmen enjoyed a week of community-wide events during Miami Fleet Week at the end of May, including a USO concert on the USS Bataan. USO was proud to support Fleet Week, an opportunity for residents and visitors to meet with service members, foster community relationships and learn about today’s maritime services. Learn more about USO Entertainment. >>

USO President and CEO Dr. J.D. Crouch II recently joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the USS George H.W. Bush — a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier that contains the first USO Center at sea. The George H.W. Bush is currently undergoing maintenance, repairs and upgrades for future operations.

Partners Join the USO in Celebrating Military Appreciation Month

May is a special month for the USO. It is a time to raise awareness among the general public about the people actively serving in the U.S. military, as well as a time to show service members how much they are appreciated. USO corporate partners Clear Channel Outdoor, The Coca-Cola Company®️, Wonder®️ Bread and Tastykake®️, Giant Food, Harris Teeter, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Keystone Light, Paradies Lagardère & Copper Cane collaborated in these efforts by sponsoring various special events, contests and campaigns that recognize Military Appreciation Month. Learn more »

The USO is there for our service members and their families through every step of their military journey, from the moment they enlist, through every deployment and as they transition back to civilian life. Giving monthly to the USO means making the biggest difference for America’s service members and military families. Set up your monthly gift now. »

There are countless ways volunteers support the USO, but they are all unified in their dedication to our service members and their families. Whether it’s helping at a special event, greeting and cheering at homecomings, working the front desk or providing a listening ear, our volunteers are the reason service members know they can count on the USO. Learn more. »