USO Military News: January 2024

YOUR USO AT WORK ISSUE 119 January 2024  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ [USO]( [DONATE NOW »]( YOUR USO AT WORK Issue 119 / January 2024 USO Supporter, From ongoing attacks in the Middle East to unbearable winter conditions at home and abroad, the start of the new year has been especially difficult for our active-duty troops. That’s why we’re doing everything we possibly can to support our brave heroes who are already sacrificing so much to protect us and our nation in 2024. USO FRONT LINES [Service members enjoying a breakfast provided by the USO](28Qp/SER6dFRIRnRuN2ppS0ZYSTRETy9pdlBLOWk5UDdqaitkdmhkbkZMLzB6Uk5uNTRzeUVrR0RsQU5ZNU1jSFFmL0R3UHZLUVdLV3Bham93WS9iNG0zdHBpSVltS0E0Y1B5c24yQkJXa3JzeW89S0/ekhmZUtUUFF5MSswMnM1YUJwSjJqclRqSmRyRkNmWTd2cVpaR3pzRDlxd2VvUG1aNFJoYXdxUTY4b3VTTE5JOFBzSG8vWU1oV0kvQkRpYXBSK3hCa25oeFZyWTNESXlyS0) The First Stop on Their Trip Home No matter where their service takes them, the USO is with our active-duty heroes every step of the way of their military journey — from enlistment to basic training to triumphant returns to families. And this past December, as tens of thousands of service members headed home for the holidays, we were there to provide our network of support and serve as the first stop on their trip. [Learn more about how the USO is there to support our troops from the moment they enlist to the moment they return to their loved ones.]( GET INSPIRED [Service member participating in the USO Reading Program](LYf3/SER6dFRIRnRuN2ppS0ZYSTRETy9pdlBLOWk5UDdqaitkdmhkbkZMLzB6Uk5uNTRzeUVrR0RsQU5ZNU1jSFFmL0R3UHZLUVdLV3Bham93WS9iNG0zdHBpSVltS0E0Y1B5c24yQkJXa3JzeW89S0/ekhmZUtUUFF5MSswMnM1YUJwSjJqclRqSmRyRkNmWTd2cVpaR3pzRDlxd2VvUG1aNFJoYXdxUTY4b3VTTE5JOFBzSG8vWU1oV0kvQkRpYXBSK3hCa25oeFZyWTNESXlyS0) USO Reading Program Connects Heroes to Home During the Holidays Even when service members are deployed, many of them still get to enjoy spending time reading to their children thanks to the USO Reading Program. This incredible program helps children connect with parents on active duty through books about their favorite characters and superheroes — before the true heroes in uniform can come home. [Discover the latest magical moments made possible for military families thanks to the USO Reading Program.](jvFp/SER6dFRIRnRuN2ppS0ZYSTRETy9pdlBLOWk5UDdqaitkdmhkbkZMLzB6Uk5uNTRzeUVrR0RsQU5ZNU1jSFFmL0R3UHZLUVdLV3Bham93WS9iNG0zdHBpSVltS0E0Y1B5c24yQkJXa3JzeW89S0/ekhmZUtUUFF5MSswMnM1YUJwSjJqclRqSmRyRkNmWTd2cVpaR3pzRDlxd2VvUG1aNFJoYXdxUTY4b3VTTE5JOFBzSG8vWU1oV0kvQkRpYXBSK3hCa25oeFZyWTNESXlyS0) GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT [Celebrities performing for service members on the European Celebrity Tour, provided by USO Entertainment]( USO Entertainment: European Celebrity Tour Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher Grady and six all-star celebrities recently toured across Europe to give 4,000 U.S. troops and family members a much-needed boost during their deployment this cold winter. Singer Brett Young, football player Vince Wilfork, illusionist Justin Flom, actor Dulé Hill and magicians Penn & Teller joined Adm. Grady to visit with and perform live for our troops as a way of honoring and thanking them for their service. [See how this patriotic group of entertainers helped Adm. Grady put smiles on the faces of our service members serving in difficult winter conditions.](DrJx/SER6dFRIRnRuN2ppS0ZYSTRETy9pdlBLOWk5UDdqaitkdmhkbkZMLzB6Uk5uNTRzeUVrR0RsQU5ZNU1jSFFmL0R3UHZLUVdLV3Bham93WS9iNG0zdHBpSVltS0E0Y1B5c24yQkJXa3JzeW89S0/) EVENTS Support Team USO at the Boston Marathon A group of runners will represent the USO at this year's Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, including active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses and more! By representing the USO, they raise funds on behalf of the organization to assist in the USO's mission of keeping service members connected to family, home and country. [Learn more about Team USO and how you can support them at the Boston Marathon.]( CORPORATE PARTNERS [Be the Change Lowe's and USO graphic] Lowe's Partners With the USO for "Be the Change" Campaign Did you know that when you visit your local Lowe's and pay with cash, your extra change can now help support the USO? Thanks to the "Be the Change" program that runs through Feb. 4, you can put your change from shopping at Lowe's toward a good cause by helping support our service members and their families. WAYS TO GET INVOLVED [USO Home Team]( Join the USO Home Team with a monthly gift today! The USO is there for our troops 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 providing the biggest support for America's service members and military families. [Set up your monthly gift now.]([»](k3CN/SER6dFRIRnRuN2ppS0ZYSTRETy9pdlBLOWk5UDdqaitkdmhkbkZMLzB6Uk5uNTRzeUVrR0RsQU5ZNU1jSFFmL0R3UHZLUVdLV3Bham93WS9iNG0zdHBpSVltS0E0Y1B5c24yQkJXa3JzeW89S0/ekhmZUtUUFF5MSswMnM1YUJwSjJqclRqSmRyRkNmWTd2cVpaR3pzRDlxd2VvUG1aNFJoYXdxUTY4b3VTTE5JOFBzSG8vWU1oV0kvQkRpYXBSK3hCa25oeFZyWTNESXlyS0) From all of us at the USO, thank you for being a patriotic supporter of our nation's service members! United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) is a nonprofit 501(ϲ)(3) organization (EIN/Tax ID: 13-1610451) and not part of the Department of Defense (DOD). The appearance of DOD visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement. ©2024 USO, Inc. All Rights Reserved P O Box 96 860 Washi ngton, D C 20 077-7677 1-888-484-3876 [Click Here to Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [State Disclosures]( [USO Logo](