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 know more about Andrew!
Military Service
- Served six years in the Army.
Hobbies:
- Running - Skiing - Traveling
Favorite Movies:
- “Forrest Gump” - “The Godfather” - “The Matrix”
Favorite Music/Musicians:
- U2 - Pearl Jam - The Police
Celebrities He’d Love to Meet:
- Leonardo da Vinci - Ben Franklin - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Favorite Sports Team:
- Orioles
Favorite TV Show Genres:
- Drama - Mystery - Action/Adventure
Favorite Books:
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” - “The Odyssey” - “The Red Badge of Courage”
Why he is excited to represent Team USO:
As a veteran, Andrew has been a recipient of USO’s generous support. He knows firsthand how receiving care packages and personal notes from Americans back home could boost morale. During the toughest times when deployed, the USO provided him with reminders of home – keeping him connected. Andrew is excited to have a small part in creating awareness and sharing the message and long history of the USO’s support for America’s service members.
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