Military Minute | As a service member, what does Independence Day mean to you?

Meet Chelsea, a resilient military spouse! While overseas in Germany, she used the USO Transition Program to pivot from educator to HR pro, proving perseverance & community help spouses thrive professionally, no matter where they are stationed. Read more:

Even at sea with the U.S. Navy, the mission never stops. That’s why the USO has expanded its mission to bring comfort and connection to ships like the USS Bainbridge, giving sailors a space to relax, reconnect, and feel grounded while deployed. Read more:

Military Minute | How do you stay motivated during tough times?

RT @jdcrouch2: The headlines from the Middle East are a reminder of where so many of our service members are today. @The_USO is there too,….

RT @Wawa: Best. Hoagie Day. Ever! Couldn't have done it without the support of our associates, partners, and community! .

Military Minute | What’s a moment in your service you’ll never forget?

The USO supports our nation’s service members and their families, wherever the mission takes them. We encourage people to visit to locate a USO Center, find out how to volunteer or donate to the USO, or send a message of thanks to the people who serve.

After more than two decades of serving in the U.S. military, Kimberly DeVries now serves as a USO area operations manager in Central & South Florida, drawing on her military experience to bring comfort, connection & community to those in uniform. Read more

Military Minute | How did you tell your family and friends that you were joining the military?

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army! Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone with 20 photos of USO support throughout Army history. 📸 PHOTOS:

Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army! Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone with 20 photos of USO support throughout Army history. 📸 PHOTOS:

Military Minute | What’s one U.S. Army value that shows up in your everyday life?

Thank you for showing up during Military Appreciation Month with messages of support and care. Your words reminded service members they’re seen, supported, and never alone. The month may be over, but your impact isn’t. Keep it going:

RT @MeriTalk: Thank you to everyone who attended MeriTalk's CIO Reception and the 43rd @The_USO Annual Awards Dinner. It was an honor to ce….

RT @USNationalGuard: The @The_USO recognized @TNMilitaryDept Spcs. Brandon Moore and Ethan Ward as “servicemembers of the year” in the orga….

Military Appreciation Month may be over, but the gratitude in our hearts is still going strong. ❤️. Send a message of thanks at

It's the final day of #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, and your message of support can help us reach 2 mil service members. Visit #theUSO. But our appreciation doesn't stop here. At the USO, we honor and support our service members every day of the year. ❤️

Military spouses Brittney and Carolin have recently found a way to connect with their local military community in Germany by giving back with their weekly baked goods at USO Baumholder. Read more:

Juliette, age 10, shares her family's passion for the U.S. Coast Guard through this original poem. As the daughter of two Coastie officers, Juliette has a deep appreciation for her parents' service branch, and hopes to follow in their footsteps someday: