The USO is turning 74 years old on 4 FEB 2015 and I thought
I'd sharing some fun facts about this organization that has supported America's
troops since World War II. I'm a
veteran myself and I can tell you I really appreciated having the USO around,
and I took advantage of their opportunities when I could. In 1990 and 1991 I
was able to stay in Garmish and Berchesgarten. In 1997, I went on an USO organized tour of Budapest. If you
have anything to add, please feel free to leave a comment.
**Founded on 4 FEB, by President Franklin Roosevelt. He
asked several private organizations like the Salvation Army, YMCA, Catholic
Community Service and others to come together and handled rec leave for the
troops.
**USO stands for United Service Organization. It's slogan
is: Until Everyone comes Home.
**It's not a government agency.
**Mission Statement of the USO: Lift the spirits of American
troops and their families.
**Katy Perry and Idina Menzel are veteran USO performers.
They also performed at the 2015 Superbowl.
**USO helps with transitioning troops, deployed troops,
wounded ill and injured troops, and military families.
**Here are several well known performers who have supported
the USO's mission: Bob Hope, Gary Sinse, Katy Perry, Mickey Rooney, Idina
Menzel, Hattie McDaniel, Marilyn Monroe, Ann Margaret, and Jay Leno just to
name a few.
Question: Has the USO touched your life? What else would you like to know/learn
about the USO?
