Rucksacks to Backpacks - Fort Hamilton

The USO is pleased to support the Fort Hamilton military community during our annual Rucksacks to Backpacks distribution event.

Registration is mandatory and limited to the first 80 children.

A maximum of 4 children per family can be registered at a time. Children must be going into K through Eighth Grade to receive a backpack.

Children do not need to be present for service members to pick up backpacks but would love for them to come!

Open to children of Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve members.

*** SPECIAL NOTE ***

All registrations must be in the name of the parent or service member. Do not enter a child’s name on the registration form.

If you are unable to pick up from the event. Please let Janet Morse (jmorse@uso.org) know asap and we will hold the backpack(s). If we do not hear from you during the event, the backpack will be forfeited.

Register

Other Upcoming Events

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    USO Fort Drum will be distributing branded water bottles to runners, as well as informational material for upcoming programs and USO resources.

    May 4th, 2025 8:00 AM EDT ( 800Q)

  2. Canine Visit - Fort Drum 

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    Oliver is coming back to visit! Oliver, a registered therapy dog, will be returning to our Center to spend time with visiting Soldiers and family members. He’s looking forward to meeting you!

    May 5th, 2025 9:30 AM CDT ( 930R)

  3. USO Storytime - "Just a Little Bit" 

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    Join the USO as we read “Just a Little Bit”. The event is geared toward children between the ages of four and seven, but children of all ages are welcome to participate. We will have a guest reader, a craft focused around the story, and a snack! Eac…

    May 5th, 2025 6:00 PM EDT (1800Q)

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  4. West Point - Military Spouse Appreciation Day 

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    Join USO at West Point for a fun and relaxing DIY Body Scrub craft celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation day, where we’ll mix, mingle, and make our own pampering scrubs!

    May 8th, 2025 10:30 AM EDT (1030Q)

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  5. Springtime Baby Shower - Fort Drum 

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    We are excited to announce our first Special Delivery: Baby Shower event at your Fort Drum USO center! Join us on Friday, 9 May, from 1500-1700.

    May 9th, 2025 3:00 PM EDT (1500Q)

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  6. USO Storytime - "Just a Little Bit" 

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    Join the USO as we read “Just a Little Bit”. The event is geared toward children between the ages of four and seven, but children of all ages are welcome to participate. We will have a guest reader, a craft focused around the story, and a snack! Eac…

    May 12th, 2025 6:00 PM EDT (1800Q)

    Register

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