Stories
Stories from USO New York
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Standing Together Through the Distance: Honoring Our Nation’s Deployed Military Service Members and Their Families
Deployments are one of the most demanding parts of military life. They bring distance, uncertainty, and emotional strain for those who serv…
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Volunteer of the Quarter: Matthew McMurray
Amid the excitement and chaos of Fleet Week New York 2024, one volunteer’s extraordinary dedication has captured the hearts of many. USO Vo…
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In Honor of the Coast Guard’s 234th Birthday
As the United States Coast Guard celebrated its 234th birthday on August 4, 2024, it is a perfect moment to recognize not only the rich his…
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Andrew Bang Takes Over as New York Advisory Board Chair
The USO New York Advisory Board has a new chair in Andrew Bang.
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Get to Know Team USO Runner Dustin Winton
Dustin Winton is a member of Team USO running in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and raising funds on behalf of the USO. Let’s get to k…
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Get to Know Team USO Runner Aristian Torregano
Dr. Aristian Torregano is a member of Team USO running in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and raising funds on behalf of the USO. Let’s…
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Get to Know USO Runner Mae Ledva
Mae Ledva is a member of Team USO running in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and raising funds on behalf of the USO. Let’s get to know …
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Get to Know Team USO Runner Ruth Casseus
Ruth Casseus is a member of Team USO running in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and raising funds on behalf of the USO. Let’s get to kn…
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Get to Know Team USO Runner Andrew Bang
Andrew Bang is a member of Team USO running in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and raising funds on behalf of the USO. Let’s get to kno…
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USO Supports Visiting Soldiers at Camp Natural Bridge
When summer rolls around, you will find most school-aged students enjoying the weather and having fun. But for cadets at the U.S Military A…
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Meet Team USO Running the New York City Marathon
The USO is fielding a team at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon for the first time! Five runners will represent Team USO on Nov. 5, 2023,…
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USO New York Set to Welcome Visiting Sailors, Marines & Coast Guardsmen During Fleet Week 2023
In a matter of days, New York City will be awash with service members decked out in their dress blues and dress whites when 2023 Fleet Week…
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Welcome To The Team, West Point Volunteers!
In 2022, USO expanded it’s reach to West Point, opening our admin office and providing programming to the Garrison supporting the United St…
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Volunteer Spotlight: USO MEPS
In 2021, USO New York proudly opened the USO MEPS center in the largest Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in the country located …
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USO New York MEPS Celebrates One Year
This month, USO New York is excited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of opening a USO Center at the Military Entrance Processing Stati…
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Dr. Jill Biden Visits Fort Drum
On January 30, 2023, USO Fort Drum hosted First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a luncheon meeting with Fort Drum service members and families. Dr. …
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USO Coffee Connections Visit NYC!
Yesterday, USO Fort Hamilton and West Point came together for a joint USO Coffee Connection in New York City!
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A Family Reunion at USO JFK
It was an introduction years in the making.
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USO New York MEPS is Open!
USO New York MEPS is now open!
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USO Welcomes Home USS Minnesota!
The USO was thrilled to welcome home the sailors of the USS Minnesota the day after Thanksgiving. Thanks to our partners at Pratty & Whitne…