USO Tours
USO works to boost military morale. Since 1941, the USO became the soldier's "home away from home" and began a tradition of entertaining the troops with live performances called Camp Shows that continues today. These "tours" typically feature big name actors or actresses, comedians, pop musicians, and pin-up models.
Support and services
The USO serves both in time of war and during time of peace. During the 1990s, the USO provided services to 5 million active duty service members and their families, and more support after start of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
References
- ↑ "Our Proud History: Important Dates in USO History". USO Web Site. USO Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
- ↑ https://www.uso.org/stories/149-in-the-uso-s-early-years-hostesses-provided-a-wholesome-morale-boost#:~:text=USO%20hostesses%2C%20young%20American%20women,%7C%20Photo%20credit%20USO%20photo. Retrieved 2025-07-03
Other websites
- Official website
- USO Clubs in World War II
- Re-enacted WWII tour, from Jolson Sings Again (1949) on YouTube
- President Bush speech USO World Gala, 2008: Text and video, Oct. 1, 2008