The start of a USAF career!

My family and I spent 27 years in the Air Force. We moved 13 times. We spent our first and several other assignments overseas. I was a C-130 pilot, but to get to these assignments we often flew commercial as a family and sometimes my wife and boys flew without me. We...
Great time

Great time

Reopening dayton airport USO. I volunteered there f6 years and met a lot of wonderful service people: some became friends. I have over 1,832 volunteer hours and was looking forward to another 6+ years. I gave a ear to the service men as they were on way to funerals,...

The Story Is Not About Me !

Michael, the story isn’t about me, it’s about our fellow citizens who have signed up to defend our country – where ever they may be assigned. I was a naval officer, and my period of duty was when we were not at war or shooting at anybody. But that...

The USO Club in Danang, Vietnam in 1965.

I was the Engineering Officer on the USS Holmes County, LST 836. My main experience with the USO was a USO Club in Danang, Vietnam, 1965 -1966. We enjoyed going to the USO Club there when we were able to. I’l never forget the sign at the door, “please...

Patriotic Supporter

I am a patriotic American. I choose to support the USO as I am familiar with their great work in aiding our service members. I am honored to provide a small bit of comfort for our military while they are protecting my freedom.