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| Issue 111 / Feb. 2023 |
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The year is now in full swing, and so is our work to support our service members and their families in the months ahead.
It's so critical that the USO has the support of patriotic Americans like you all year round so that we can be ready to support our troops no matter what happens. That's why we've set a goal to sign up 1,000 new USO Home Team members by the end of February to help deliver critical support to our troops — wherever they're called. Please, join the USO Home Team now with a monthly gift.
We have lots of news, stories and events to share with you, so we hope you'll keep reading for the latest updates. As always, thank you for all you do to be a force behind our forces.
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USO FRONT LINES |
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The USO celebrates its 82nd birthday
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A deployed service member overcomes the loss of a family member by giving back to others — with a little help from football and the USO
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GET INSPIRED |
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A Service Member's Journey from Nigeria to the U.S. Air Force
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GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT |
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Troops put their '90s pop culture knowledge to the test
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"That '90s Show" stars Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp joined a '90s Pop Culture Trivia USO MVP Session — acting as team captains for their military teams from Fort Hood, Texas, and Camp Aachen, Germany.
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WWE superstars visits service members in USO San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Center
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Faces lit up as WWE superstars Lacey Evans, Baron Corbin, Omos, Bayley and Braun Strowman entered the USO San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Center and mingled with over 300 trainees and service members. After leaving the USO center, they visited trainees across the base that were unable to visit the center due to training schedules. WWE star and veteran Marine Lacey Evans felt right at home and dove into the training.
Read more about the WWE stars' visit with our service members in Texas. »
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EVENTS |
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Football fans at Super Bowl LVII learn how the USO keeps our service members connected through gaming
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NFL fans were invited to learn how the USO keeps U.S. military members connected through gaming during the Super Bowl LVII Experience. The USO's Super Bowl LVII Experience activation allowed Americans to experience this firsthand through the USO NFL Mobile Gaming Trailer, which features eight gaming stations. The trailer brings entertainment to service members stationed in remote locations and complements gaming stations at brick-and-mortar USO centers. Fans were also invited to show their support for our heroes in uniform by signing co-branded USO-Salute to Service banners that will be sent to such centers around the world.
Learn more about how football fans used this experience to support our troops. » |
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VOICE OF THE USO
"Of course, I elected to give to the USO. Military service has a special place in my heart, and the USO provides so much support and resources to service members. Whether they are providing an area they can visit while on orders to relax, providing entertainment, or providing resources to reach loved ones while deployed, the USO is an amazing organization that truly makes a difference in the lives of service members."
— An Army veteran on why she chooses USO for her employer's nonprofit support paycheck deduction program.
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CORPORATE PARTNERS |
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SNHU and the USO help service members transition to civilian life
The USO is proud to have SNHU as our worldwide education partner. In this role, SNHU delivers educational resources and opportunities that help men and women in uniform, as well as their spouses, throughout their military journey and as they transition back into civilian life. SNHU will continue their generous support of the USO in 2023 through programs like USO Pathfinder® Transitions. You can join the Education Roadmap: Business Administration webinar with SNHU on March 1 at 6 p.m.
Learn More »
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New USO Partner Alert! Teton Ridge Will Support USO Throughout The American Western Weekend
We are proud to announce that Teton Ridge, the company that brings the best of the West all in one place, has joined forces with the USO! In addition to a generous $100,000 donation, the dedicated team at Teton Ridge will support U.S. military service members and their families through an inaugural partnership with the USO during The American Western Weekend March 8-11 in Arlington, Texas. Eventgoers will be able to interact with the USO team onsite and learn more about their impactful work. Teton Ridge will also be integrating the USO into its live, national broadcast.
Learn more about this exciting new partnership »
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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE |
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BE A FORCE BEHIND THE FORCES®
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Help make sure our troops have the support they need the moment they need it
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As our service members put their lives on the line around the world to keep us safe, it's up to patriotic Americans like you to have their backs. Your monthly donation will go so far in ensuring our military heroes have the resources they need no matter what they're facing.
Set up a monthly donation now. » |
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TOOLS TO HELP YOU PLAN
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You can help service members draw strength from connecting to the things they love and fight for, while earning an income from your gift. Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) offer a secure, fixed payment stream for yourself and/or a loved one for your lifetime(s). You will also receive tax benefits and the satisfaction of creating a lasting legacy through the USO.
Click here to learn more. » |
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From all of us at the USO,
thank you for being a dedicated
and proud military supporter! |
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