Stories
Stories from USO Indo-Pacific
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Making Spirits Bright: How One USO Donor Brings the Joy of Christmas to Military Kids
When a military child learns their family will be heading to a new home, the logistics of the move must be carefully considered—packing up …
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USO Hawaii Helps More Than 1,100 Displaced Military Families Over the Holidays
Facing an extraordinary situation where more than a thousand military service member families were suddenly displaced from military housing…
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As the Military Expands Its Reach in the Pacific, So Does the USO
There are several hundred thousand service members and military families stationed and deployed throughout the Pacific region. It is a regi…
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Despite Distance and a Pandemic, Military Spouses Find Solace in the USO’s Virtual Book Club
Life as a military spouse can be a lonely one. With constant moves to new cities, states or countries, it can sometimes be difficult to bui…
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Why Was the Battle of Okinawa So Significant
The Battle of Okinawa, also called “Operation Iceberg,” was the last major battle of World War II and was the bloodiest battle of the Pacif…
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West Point Cadet Receives a USO and Aloha Send-Off to College
Starting college can be a nerve-wracking experience. Moving somewhere unfamiliar, making friends, learning new skills – it’s a lot to take …
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Who is One of the Longest-Serving USO Volunteers in the World?
Hideo Furuhashi was seven years old the first time his dad took him to Tachikawa Air Base to help with the U.S. military’s hangar Christmas…
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Military High School Seniors Celebrate Graduation Despite COVID-19 with the Help of the USO
As a military brat, you expect to miss out on a lot of things. You know that you’ll lose friends and have to make new ones each time you mo…
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USS Theodore Roosevelt Sailors Say Thank You to the USO With More Than Just Words
U.S. Navy sailors stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt donated more than $1,800 to USO Guam after an extended visit…
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USO Guam Supports Sailors Aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt
USO is committed to supporting military and family members impacted by COVID-19 on Guam, including Sailors from the USS Theodore Roosevelt …
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USO Schofield Supports Soldiers & Families with Disney Movie Grab & Go Program
The USO’s close relationship with military commands allows us to support the emergent needs of our Armed Forces. With the scale and reach o…
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USO Camp Walker Delivers Mission Essential Programs in Daegu, South Korea
Daegu, South Korea. (March 24, 2020) Daegu, a city in South Korea roughly the size of Chicago, was the first epicenter outside of China whe…
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Dedicated Operation Birthday Cake Volunteer in Guam Gets Help from USO Family in Hawaii
Military mom and spouse Alisha Shadow is a firm believer that birthdays should always be celebrated.
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For U.S. Military Recruits Living in Micronesia, Guam and other Pacific Islands, the Logistics of Enlistment Can be a Challenge
A Different Kind of Enlistment Experience
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Meet the 2019 USO Volunteers of the Year
Alan Thompson- Stateside Volunteer of the Year
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Military Moms-to-Be Receive Support from USO, What to Expect and Target While Stationed in the Pacific
Pregnancy and life as a new mom can be stressful – but expecting military moms stationed in the Pacific face a particularly unique set of c…
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Navy Brat and TV Star Christopher Sean Connects with Service Members in Japan
For Christopher Sean, supporting service members and military families is personal.
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USO Pacific's Operation Birthday Cake Blowouts
2019 marked two milestones in the region: USO Japan delivers 1,000 cake, USO Okinawa delivers 5,000 cake Okinawa, Japan. (July 24, 2019) Be…
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USO Georgia volunteer, returns to Guam 50 years later to honor friend’s final wishes
Tumon Bay, Guam (April 29, 2019) David Fisher has been committed to America’s service members his entire life. As a child he moved from Off…
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USO PACIFIC ANNOUNCES USO PRESIDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
(Pictured L-R) Ed Lebita, Guam Area Programs Manager, Vic Tano, USO Tumon Bay Center Manager, Kenji Oku, USO Tumon Bay Center Operations Ma…