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Mission Summary: Not your Grandfather’s USO

Discover how USO centers in Virginia provide comfort and support to service members and their families through various programs and activities. From Warrior Care to Gold Star Family Support, these centers offer a range of services to address the needs of our military community.

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Mission Summary: Not your Grandfather’s USO

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  1. Mission Summary: Not your Grandfather’s USO

  2. USO Comfort Centers by Region • Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story • Norfolk International Airport • Naval Station Norfolk at J-50 • USO Pathfinder Transition Services • Naval Station Norfolk AMC Terminal • Newport News/Williamsburg Airport • Langley Air Force Base • Fort Eustis • Fort Lee and Fort Lee MEPS • Richmond International Airport • *Newest Location* USCG TRACEN Yorktown

  3. Warrior and Family CareAddressing the needs of our Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members and Their Families • Outdoor Adventure Team (OAT) Designed to promote health and wellness for service members and their families through adaptive sports and outdoor activity

  4. Warrior and Family CareAddressing the needs of our Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members and Their Families Warrior Week Virginia Beach

  5. Warrior and Family CareAddressing the needs of our Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members and Their Families Warrior Week Virginia Beach

  6. Gold Star Family Support • Gold Star Families Can Also Enjoy • Access to our centers • Access to our events • Special events geared towards Gold Star Family Support Fallen Warrior Room A space of comfort at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Trained Staff and volunteers guide them through the process of receiving the dignified transfer of their loved one’s remains.

  7. Exceptional Family Member Program Military families facing chronic or terminal illness are invited to a free day of fun and food at King’s Dominion to make memories with family members, which allow them to connect.

  8. Canine Comfort Crew Our Canine Comfort Crew bring in carefully screened dogs to select USOHRCV centers for the enjoyment of our service members.

  9. Little Patriots’ Trunk Hop • Military kids can hop from trunk to trunk and collect treats, or engage in various spring themed crafts • Expected Attendance: 3,000 • Opportunities to sponsor a trunk are available

  10. Spring Up! for Military Kids • 1100 to 1400, Holiday Trav-L Park, Virginia Beach • Guests will enjoy critter cuddling, springtime crafts, agility inflatables and more! • Each child in attendance will receive a new book to help build their home library.

  11. Operation: Holiday Spirit Similar to the “giving tree” concept, community members, families and local businesses “adopt” a family, providing Christmas gifts and holiday treats to make their season bright.

  12. Operation: I’ll be Home for the Holidays!(AKA Holiday Block Leave) Staff, volunteers and sponsors pull out the stops at our USOHRCV airport centers as hundreds of service members enjoy hot food, snacks, and entertainment while they await their next flight home.

  13. Little Patriot’s Reading Club Our Summer Reading Program for young school age military children. Details to be announced soon!

  14. Fundraising Activities: Viva Las Vegas: The Gala Enjoy an evening of pure Las Vegas fun, fabulous entertainment and casino adventures! “Play money” will be included with admission to play games like Poker, Roulette, and more!

  15. Home for the Holidays Concert Series Presented by the City of Virginia Beach and Guava Jam, enjoy a weekend of local musical acts to get you in the holiday spirit!

  16. Be the Force – Volunteer! Without our 1500 loyal volunteers, we could not keep centers open nor stage any events that add value to our service members’ lives. We welcome corporate volunteer teambuilding projects.

  17. We are the Force Behind Your Local Forces. The USO keeps service members connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. HRCV.USO.ORG @usohrcv Facebook.com/usohrcv @usohrcv

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