USO Military News: April 2024

YOUR USO AT WORK ISSUE 122 APRIL 2024  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ [USO](/RHJXK1czcWNWL1d0OEc3ZERnV1lOV1ljWHZaamRBT21HeEQ4SlQ2Zmp3Q1BhcUZjaUlYVnppS3Mvc3hZTVhwalU0UUhUMVM5WC9GZ0tCeW4ycVJXcnYxeFBBN3JSNmlmNGkwMGcyempROFk9S0/YldxY1J0a0NGM0JKWEljazQweFcxRnZ4KzBaZkgwamp1d0lSS2N3cG1tdz0S1) [DONATE NOW »]( YOUR USO AT WORK Issue 122 / APRIL 2024 [T-shirt Graphic]( USO Supporter, It's the 14th year of the annual USO T-shirt! This tradition is a great way for our community to show service members and military families that Americans are grateful for their service and sacrifice. This year, we held a vote to help us choose the T-shirt design that Americans like you can wear to show off your military pride. Now, the 2024 USO T-shirt is OFFICIALLY here. Read on to learn about the ways you are helping us support our service members right now. The best way to show our service members we stand with them is by wearing the official uniform of military supporters. That's why we're sending our 2024 USO T-shirt to all those who give $29 or more today. [Will you give now to get your 2024 USO T-shirt and show our service members they have your support?](2sW/RHJXK1czcWNWL1d0OEc3ZERnV1lOV1ljWHZaamRBT21HeEQ4SlQ2Zmp3Q1BhcUZjaUlYVnppS3Mvc3hZTVhwalU0UUhUMVM5WC9GZ0tCeW4ycVJXcnYxeFBBN3JSNmlmNGkwMGcyempROFk9S0/Z2NCRzY3S1dUSStqbmdDWTVUUVFDS0ZUWHRnNkxzeVVvRlNxcDVCV00zM1BFcmpYYmlmWXo2NWJUNjY3WkxvQkdnZlZRVy9zeklrMW9IZ0YwVVNzdXJxTWFtbzJkWjM3S0) USO FRONT LINES [USO on USS Hershel]( USS Hershel “Woody” Williams sailors in Sigonella feel the warmth of home thanks to the USO After months of being away at sea, our active-duty sailors aboard the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams spent two full days in southern Italy enjoying the incredible hospitality that only the USO can provide for service members. [Find out why these sailors couldn't stop talking about their visit with USO Sigonella.]( GET INSPIRED [USO serving a meal to a service member]( USO Helps Military Moms Celebrate New Beginnings USO Grafenwoehr in Germany hosted a Special Delivery Baby Shower last month. These baby showers provide a touch of home for new moms and moms-to-be away from their families and support networks during pregnancies. These events are free for new and expecting mothers in the military community. [Learn more about USO Special Delivery and how we support military moms.]( GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT Military Virtual Programming Highlight: Bill Hader and Mark Cuban Last month, the USO hosted two MVP events with some very special guests. Bill Hader, an actor, writer and director, joined an exciting live discussion with service members. Service members and military spouses also got the chance to chat with entrepreneur, sports team owner and TV Shark Mark Cuban. [Learn more about USO Military Virtual Programming >>]( EVENTS [Children supporting USO’s Easter Eggstravaganza]( USO supports Easter “Eggstravaganza” events Last month, USO Sigonella helped the local community celebrate Easter with tons of family fun. From snacks to plenty of Easter-themed crafts and activities, this event was all smiles. CORPORATE PARTNERS [Service member meet NFL player ] Two Arizona Cardinals Join NFL-USO Tour in Poland Arizona Cardinals players Trey McBride and DeeJay Dallas participated in an NFL-USO tour in Poland as part of the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative. McBride and Dallas visited six military bases in Poland and interacted with service members to learn about their roles in the military. They also observed demonstrations and even joined in on a gaming tournament! [RTX logo] USO Partnership Highlight: RTX RTX and its three businesses — Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon — have supported the USO since 1994, contributing nearly $7M to support our mission. In 2021, through its Connect Up initiative, RTX made a 10-year, $500 million-dollar commitment to foster connections that advance lifelong learning, support military families and veterans, and lift up local communities. A portion of this investment supports critical USO programs, including USO Transitions and USO Care Package programs. OTHER WAYS TO GIVE [Donate A Vehicle Graphic]( Donate a Vehicle to the USO The donation of your used car, truck, motorcycle, or RV can help provide the necessary funds for the USO to continue to deliver our mission. 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