Topic: USO

Austin Peay State University and USO to host “Dine on our Dime” Sunday during Governors Baseball game

May 1, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN - Austin Peay State University joins forces with Fort Campbell’s United Services Organization (USO) to host “Dine On Our Dime,” at 1:00pm, Sunday, when Govs baseball hosts Morehead State at Raymond C. Hand Park.

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Wyatt-Johnson “Shares the Love” and Christmas dinner with Fort Campbell soldiers

December 28, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – A group of very special USO soldiers and their families from Fort Campbell recently enjoyed a delicious holiday meal and a visit from a jolly old elf while celebrating a wonderful cause.

As the soldiers, families and children (approximately 130 people total) arrived at the Wyatt-Johnson Subaru-Hyundai-Mazda dealership, they were greeted by Santa’s helpers (aka Wyatt Johnson employees) and were served a traditional Christmas meal catered by Margie Johnson. The group feasted on ham, turkey with all of the fixings, and a variety of delicious desserts.

Wyatt-Johnson Subaru dealership team.

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Volksmarch Wellness Walk at the Sportsman’s Lodge September 29th

September 22, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY – As the seasons start to change, there is nothing more special than having a Family hike in the lush Tennessee and Kentucky woods. On Saturday, September 29th, bring your Family to Sportsman’s Lodge, just outside Gate 10, to experience the free Volksmarch Wellness Walk.

In Germany, a volksmarch, meaning “people’s march” in German, is a non-competitive fitness walk. At events, participants will walk along a trail and stop at different locations to receive incentive awards. «Read the rest of this article»

Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families USO tour visited Fort Campbell Kentucky

April 19, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY – On April 14th and 15th, the Sesame Street and USO Experience for Military Families USO tour put on three free performances for Fort Campbell families active duty, Retirees, National Guard, reserves and Department of Defense Civilians. Over 1,800 people came out to watch the shows.

The 30 minute performance was a special event for the military community since it is specifically designed to educate children about coping with military deployments and homecomings.

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Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families comes to Fort Campbell

March 27, 2012 |

Fort Campbell, KY – Everyone’s favorite residents from the street where the clouds are swept away and the air is sweet will be making their way to Wilson Theater on Saturday, April 14th and Sunday, April 15th.

The Sesame Street and USO Experience for Military Families is a free, traveling USO tour based on Sesame Workshop’s award winning Talk, Listen, Connect initiative. The 30 minute performance is a special event for the military community since it is specifically designed to educate children about coping with military deployments and homecomings.

Sesame Street and USO Experience for Military Families

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Jack Daniel’s, Craig Morgan to Support Troops at LP Field Veteran’s Day Celebration

November 5, 2011 |

Lynchburg, TN – Country music star and 10-year Army veteran Craig Morgan and the Jack Daniel Distillery are asking Tennessee Titans’ fans to take a few extra minutes at Sunday’s game to honor our troops.

Before the game, Jack Daniel’s will collect written messages of support to include in USO care packages as part of its Toast to the Troops program. Morgan will sing the national anthem at the game, which will include a special Veteran’s Day tribute to our military.

Country music star Craig Morgan will sing the national anthem at Sunday's game, which will include a special Veteran’s Day tribute to our military.

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USO and MWR Present Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band

August 16, 2011 |

Fort Campbell, KY – Get ready for a rockin’ good time on August 27th as the USO and MWR present Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band in concert. Inspired by his role in the 1994 film Forrest Gump, Sinise has partnered with the USO to travel all over the world to perform free concerts for Service Members and their Families.

The Lieutenant Dan Band covers music from well-known artists including Bruce Springsteen, Linkin Park, Aretha Franklin and Jimi Hendrix. Providing a diverse selection of music, The Lieutenant Dan Band is sure to be a crowd pleaser offering something for everyone. The concert will be held at the Division Parade Field beginning at 7:00pm.

Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band.

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Jack Daniel’s Asking Friends to Support Military Through “Toast to the Troops” Card Campaign

June 21, 2011 |

Independence Day Effort Underway to Collect “Toasts” for Servicemen and Women Now Through July 4th

Lynchburg, TN – As citizens prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence on July 4th, the Jack Daniel Distillery is asking they take a few moments to support our troops by signing a message of support through the Toast to the Troops Card Campaign.

By visiting www.JDToastTheTroops.com, supporters can sign a “toast” – a message of support for our servicemen and women.   The distillery will collect the toast cards and include them in special care packages sent to our troops as part of upcoming Jack Daniel’s/USO Toast to the Troops  “stuffing parties” held at military installations across the country.  Since the program began in 2005, more than 150,000 care packages have been sent to military members serving overseas. «Read the rest of this article»

USO tour celebrities visit Forward Operating Base Shank Soldiers

December 22, 2010 |

Written by U.S. Army Spc. Brian P. Glass
Task Force Patriot Public Affairs

Logar Province, Afghanistan – Celebrities traveling throughout Afghanistan on a USO tour stopped at Forward Operating Base Shank to meet and entertain and troops for the holiday season December 21st.

Country music star Buddy Jewell from Nashville, Tennessee, was excited for this opportunity to visit with servicemembers. Jewell, who has asked for years to come out on USO tours to Afghanistan, finally got his shot this year.

“My good buddy Kenny Thomas, who has done a lot of work for the Soldiers, he and I were riding together a while back and I said I really wanted to get on one of these tours for a long time,” said Jewell. “A couple of weeks later the phone rings and he said, ‘There’s a spot available, you want to go?’ I said yes. It’s a thrill to be here.”

Country Music singer Buddy Jewell of Nashville, Tennessee, signs autographs for Soldiers of 94th Brigade Support Battalion’s Task Force Strength, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during a USO visit to Forward Operating Base Shank Dec. 21st. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Brian P. Glass, Task Force Patriot Public Affairs)

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Star-studded tour entertains Currahee troops

December 17, 2010 |

Written by Spc. Christina Sinders
Task Force Currahee Public Affairs Office

Paktika Province, Afghanistan – Actor Robin Williams, country music singer Kix Brooks from the duo Brooks and Dunn, and Hall of Fame songwriter Bob Dipiero visited Soldiers from Task Force Currahee as part of a USO show December 15th.

“It is an honor to be out here,” Brooks said. “As an American citizen, it is my honor to come out here and visit with the brave men and women of the United States military who are over here protecting our nation and defending our freedom.”

Soldiers from Task Force Currahee pose for a photo with actor Robin Williams, country music singer Kix Brooks and country music songwriter Bob Dipiero at Forward Operating Base Sharana Dec. 15th. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Christina Sinders, Task Force Currahee Public Affairs)

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