September Military Supporter Update

YOUR USO AT WORK ISSUE 126 SEPTEMBER 2024 ͏ ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ [USO]( [DONATE NOW »]( YOUR USO AT WORK Issue 126 / September 2024 USO Supporter, Right now, our heroes are serving in multiple critical situations around the world. In response to rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States is deploying additional service members to the region. At the same time, thousands of National Guard members are supporting communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. This is all on top of the already difficult day-to-day experiences of service members and their families. The USO is there for service members all around the world, but we need your support to keep operations running. Could you please give $29 to help our heroes in this time of heightened need? [DONATE NOW]( USO FRONT LINES [Credit: Photo by Lance Cpl. David Brandes ]( How the USO Supports Military Kids Going back to school can be a difficult transition for any student. But this time of year is especially difficult for 1.5 million American military children — many of whom go through three or four school changes before they graduate. [Learn more about the USO’s programs for military children and their families.]([»]( [Credit: Photo by USO]( USO Rota Staff and Volunteers Greet USS Laboon After being out at sea for months, sailors aboard the USS Laboon were welcomed by USO Rota in Spain with coffee, fun and much-needed USO2GO support kits. The fresh coffee with fall flavors was a huge hit! [Learn more about how USO2GO supports service members stationed in remote locations without a traditional USO Center.](v_9T6/RHMwNEJYNEJYQ0FydjFJNmpwSTRRSmFGUVFvMHhqT0VlREhoaU1ubHZNbGJLaGRPekhqTG9UZndSNGY4TWRyeEZuK2RNVXR0TW41cEF3SkNzbEl6OU1XU0hxSkdMd25mTFFyMDRuSFFQOHM9S0/QXdaTFExYmdpUk9rbG1WdzBFalZOeHJQRHNvcEFDTGtsRFRITk1TcjBRM2lWU0U1WEs0Rkk4cEVFcHBCQW5qeFVmbXdNYnI0Y1JKbDl3NHQ5TFI0dzIxaXptVjRvblJXS0)[»]( GET INSPIRED [Credit: Photo by USO]( USO Helps Pay Tribute to Toby Keith, an American Icon Toby Keith went on 18 USO tours, bringing his music and infectious spirit to over a quarter of a million service members around the globe. His performances were more than just concerts — they were moments of joy, connection and gratitude for those who sacrifice so much for our country. [Watch our USO tribute to Toby Keith — an American icon who embodied the essence of the USO mission.]([»](CyNR7-sx/RHMwNEJYNEJYQ0FydjFJNmpwSTRRSmFGUVFvMHhqT0VlREhoaU1ubHZNbGJLaGRPekhqTG9UZndSNGY4TWRyeEZuK2RNVXR0TW41cEF3SkNzbEl6OU1XU0hxSkdMd25mTFFyMDRuSFFQOHM9S0/) GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT [Credit: Photo by USO]( USO Makes History with Broadway Show on Military Installations The USO, in partnership with No Guarantees Productions, brought Broadway to the military with an exclusive live concert version of the Tony Award-winning musical "COME FROM AWAY." This groundbreaking tour performed at three military bases, delivering not just a comical and emotional musical but also a unique and deeply meaningful experience for service members and their families. [Learn more about USO Entertainment.]([»]( CORPORATE PARTNERS [Credit: Photo by USO] RTX Hosts USO Care Pack Events in Honor of Patriot Day The USO and RTX continued their partnership with two care pack events in honor of Patriot Day. As the USO Holiday Care Package Presenting Sponsor, RTX hosted a “Coast to Coast” care pack event at their El Segundo, CA and Andover, MA locations. 250+ RTX employees packed 7,500 USO Holiday Care Packages for service members. WAYS TO GET INVOLVED [USO Home Team]( Join the USO Home Team With a Monthly Gift Today! 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.]([»]( Support service members and their families through the Combined Federal Campaign. The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees and retirees, including members of our military. By supporting the USO through the CFC, you can directly impact the well-being of our nation’s service members and their families. [Learn more about the CFC.]([»]( Thank you for supporting our nation’s heroes. 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. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Brandes and the USO ©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]( [DONATE](