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What's happening in USO EMEA
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USO Cookie Week Brings Joy to Service Members in Toruń, Poland
The USO knows the holiday season is a critical time for service members and their families, especially those far from home and loved ones. …
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USO EMEA Announces 2024 Volunteer of Quarter 3
USO Europe, Middle East and Africa is excited to announce the 2024 Volunteer of the Quarter 3, Spc Onofrei Claudiu, a Romanian service memb…
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New USO Unstaffed Center in Rota Offers Support to Sailors While in Port
The USO is consistently growing and expanding into new areas to bring support to service members no matter where they are in the world. To …
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From Spangdahlem to Nellis: USO Brings Families Closer Through Storytelling
For many military families, time spent apart is an all-too-familiar reality. Deployments can last many months, taking service members far f…
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Sponsor Helps Enhance USO Support Throughout Western Europe
USO staff and volunteers throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are always ready to support the people who serve, no matter where…
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Celebrating Independence Day: USO Brings a Touch of Home to Service Members in Africa
The heart of the USO’s mission is the commitment to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in the U.S. military and their families…
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U.S. Army Soldier from Powidz Awarded EMEA 2024 Volunteer of Quarter II
USO Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is excited to announce the 2024 EMEA Volunteer of Quarter II, Kenney Doherty from USO Powidz.
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Atlanta Falcons and USO Bring Support to Service Members at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria
In June 2023, players and coaches from the Atlanta Falcons visited service members in Germany, Romania and Bulgaria. The Falcons team and S…
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USO Rapid Response Gaming Kits Strengthen Connections Between Service Members
In an era where connection is vital, the USO has revolutionized how service members stationed around the globe find camaraderie and joy thr…
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USO and Leadec Join Forces to Support Service Member Transitions
The USO offers many valuable programs to support service members throughout their military journey, even extending into their transition to…
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How One Military Child is Bringing Deployed Families Together at USO Lakenheath
April, the Month of the Military Child, is the time of year when we celebrate and recognize the sacrifices of the smallest members of the m…
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USO Legacy: Unveiling the 86th Medical Group Heritage Room
Within the military community, a heritage room serves as a retreat where military men and women gather to relax, typically on Friday aftern…
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USO Joint Expeditionary Team Supports Marines during Exercise Nordic Response
USO staff members are celebrated for their welcoming smiles at every USO center worldwide. They not only maintain these spaces with care, b…
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U.S. Army Soldier from Al Asad Awarded EMEA 2024 Volunteer of Quarter I
USO Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is excited to announce the 2024 EMEA Volunteer of Quarter I, Akeem “Keemo” Campbell from USO Al A…
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NSA Souda Bay and USO Celebrate the Opening of a New Unstaffed Center
The day a new USO opens is always a day filled with excitement, particularly among the men and women of the U.S. military. These spaces mea…
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USO Cuts Ribbon in Zagan with Help from Service Member Volunteers
The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as the afternoon sun cast its warm glow over Zagan, Poland. Amidst the savory aroma of breakfast bu…
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Bringing Holiday Cheer to Service Members in Rota During Key Operations
During the holiday season, USO Rota took center stage in extending unwavering support to deployed service members passing through Rota Nava…
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USO Reading Program Creates Magical Moments for Military Families in Germany
A festive spirit takes flight as families from Spangdahlem Air Base and Ramstein Air Base discover connection through the joys of reading a…
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Hohenfels Soldier Reunites with Family at USO + NFL Salute to Service Showdown
A core focus of the USO is fostering and facilitating connections. This includes bringing together service members with their loved ones, c…
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USO Saudi Arabia Volunteer Chosen as EMEA Volunteer of Quarter IV
USO Europe, Middle East and Africa would like to congratulate Zachary Clifford, our EMEA Volunteer of Quarter IV.
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USO Lifts Spirits of USS Bataan Crew During Port Visit
In a resounding display of teamwork and agility, USO Dubai and USO Abu Dhabi staff and volunteers united forces to uplift the spirits of ov…
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USO Board Members Travel to Eastern Europe to Witness USO Mission in Action
The USO is renowned for bringing morale-boosting programs to service members wherever they are around the globe, but supporters of people s…
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USO Rota Volunteer Selected as EMEA Volunteer of Quarter III
Please join our team in congratulating Rosalyn “Ross” Cruz of USO Rota, for being selected as the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Volunteer…
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Service Members in Ansbach Celebrate Independence Day with Chef Robert Irvine
This Fourth of July, the USO and Service Credit Union brought a very special event to Ansbach, Germany—a BBQ Celebration with Chef Robert I…
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USO JET team Surprises Sailors at Kiel Week with Father’s Day Messages
Among the many challenges service members face, the reality of missing out on special moments with family and loved ones remains a profound…
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USO Saudi Arabia holds 5K to Remember and Honor 1Lt Kyle Campbell
In a world fraught with adversity, there are rare individuals who rise above the challenges, burning brightly to sear a lasting mark on the…
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USO Committed to Quality of Life for Soldiers in Syria
In the heart of challenging environments, where service members face immense pressures and demanding duties, USO Europe, Middle East, and A…
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USO Bavaria Volunteers Recognized for Incredible Service
Recently, multiple volunteers from USO Bavaria were recognized by U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria leadership for their many hours of effort and …
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USO EMEA Sets Sail: Providing Mobile Support for the USS Mount Whitney
Amidst the vast expanse of the sea, the USS Mt. Whitney stands tall, serving as the critical command ship of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. But life…
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Heart and Hard Work: Volunteers Transform USO Camp Buehring’s Outdoor Space
The sun is merciless in Camp Buehring, Kuwait. But behind the tent that houses the USO center, a transformation has taken place. What was o…
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USO Opens New Center in the Heart of Poland’s Premier Training Area
On a sunny Thursday April 20th, USO staff, volunteers and Polish and U.S. Army leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on a new USO center in Dr…
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Grad School and Giving Back: How Two USO Volunteers are Making an Impact
Whether grilling hot dogs for a line of hungry service members or setting up a paint night for military families, USO volunteers are fundam…
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USO Baumholder Celebrates Military Children Through Stories and Crafts
Strong and resilient, the dandelion has quickly become the symbol of the military child. Just like the perennial flower; military children …
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How the USO and the Air Force are Building Connection Through Gaming
New technology, global pandemics and lockdowns sparked a new apex in the popularity of gaming the past few years. Although the next generat…
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USO EMEA Volunteer of Quarter 2, 2023 Katrina Arline
Please join us in congratulating USO EMEA Volunteer of Quarter one, Katrina “Kat" Arline. She is not only an incredible service member, bu…
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USO EMEA Volunteer of the Year 2022, LTC Miguel Cisneros
Please join us in congratulating the 2022 USO EMEA Volunteer of the Year, LTC Miguel Cisneros. We are so grateful to have him on our team.…