The USO: More Than Just a Concert Promoter

If you ask the average person what the USO does, you would probably be told that they get celebrities to put on concerts for the troops. And they'd be right. But, the USO does much more than that. Since WWII, the USO has been a steadfast supporter of military personnel around the world. It's main mission is to boost the morale of service members and serve as a link between them and the American people. Morale is certainly boosted when a famous singer travels around the world to sing for the troops or when a comedian performs his or her stand up routine. However, the USO also provides services to 1.4 million active duty personnel and 1.2 million National Guard and Reserves as well as their families in over 130 centers around the world. These services include, but are not limited to, information referral services, Internet and email access, housing and emergency assistance and support groups. For a comprehensive list of services and programs provided by the USO, click What We Do.

You can have a direct and positive impact on the lives of the troops and their families by donating your time or money. Without the financial backing of supporters, the USO would not be able to provide the programs, services, entertainment and “touch of home” to the troops and their families worldwide. To learn how you can help support the USO and the troops, click How to Help.

We all say “Support the Troops” but now is the time to actually support them by our actions rather than our words.