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USO Wisconsin
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Soldiers at Fort McCoy Assist Afghan Refugees
Spectrum News1 WISCONSIN— After calling Fort McCoy home for nearly six weeks, the first of nearly 13,000 Afghan refugees began to move to t…
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In Focus: USO Wisconsin Executive Director explains role, support to veterans
Spectrum News1 WISCONSIN Since 1941, the USO has strengthened the connection between service members to their families and country.
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Photo Essay: Musician Chris Kroeze entertains Fort McCoy community during concert at Fort McCoy
Entertainer and musician Chris Kroeze sings a song June 15, 2021, during his 90-minute concert at Fort McCoy, Wis.
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Photo Essay: USO Wisconsin supports service members training at Fort McCoy
Service members at Fort McCoy, Wis., for training have a mobile USO Wisconsin station/truck available to visit March 19, 2021, on South Pos…
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USO celebrates 80th anniversary in February
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – From Bob Hope to the Andrew Sisters and Marilyn Monroe. For decades, big name entertainers have given their time and t…
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USO celebrates 80th anniversary this year
gmtoday.com / Conley Media Greater Milwaukee News and Events
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Nonprofit Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Those in the Military
Spectrum News1 MILWAUKEE — A nonprofit well known across the U.S. is celebrating a big milestone this year.
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Operation Holiday Gift program begins in Sparta Monday
SPARTA, Wis (WKBT) – A fun holiday event is coming for area military members and their families.
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USO fundraising to give military families the Christmas they deserve
WTMJ-4 FULL STORY
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USO Wisconsin in need of Toys for Operation Holiday
Spectrum News 1 MILWAUKEE — USO Wisconsin says the pandemic has impacted their annual toy collection for Operation Holiday.
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Airport Revamps Flight Museum, USO Center
Urban Milwaukee - Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport held a grand reopening Tuesday for its Mitchell Gallery of Flight and also for a…
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Mitchell International Airport: Gallery of Flight and USO Lounge celebrate new locations
WisBusiness - The Mitchell Gallery of Flight and the USO Lounge have officially opened inside their new locations at Milwaukee Mitchell Int…
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Pewaukee family reflects on life in the military
Carol Meekins, from TMJ4, sat down with one Pewaukee family who faces all the struggles that come with being a military family. Click here …
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USO Wisconsin Continues Outreach Work to Military Members Across State
WISCONSIN (SPECTRUM NEWS)— USO Wisconsin is continuing their outreach work to members of the military across the state.
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USO pivots to virtual programming for currently serving military
USO pivots to virtual programming for currently serving men and women Volunteers sew bears for children and masks for military training
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Former Packers lineman and current army national guard specialist returns to Wisconsin
The Green Bay Packers will welcome alumni Daryn Colledge and Jason Spits for the Packers-Lions game on Monday Night. Colledge is looking f…
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Military Members Get Special Recognition at USO Wisconsin Gala
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – You’re overcome with a feeling of patriotism when you walk into the “Heroes of Wisconsin Gala.” The night gives the co…
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Former Packers star Daryn Colledge now serving in the Army
Meg Jones Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Fielding the USO at Fort McCoy
FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES 07.21.2019 Video by Sgt. Bethany Huff Exercise News Day Subscribe 9
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USO WISCONSIN SURPRISED BY HUGE CHECK
June 5, 2019 WAUWATOSA – A heartwarming surprise sure to put a smile on your face.
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USO DRIVE HELPING COAST GUARD MEMBERS
January 16, 2019 MILWAUKEE, WI – For many members of the Coast Guard in Wisconsin, going without a paycheck could mean not being able to pu…
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USO SEEKS GIFT CARDS FOR COAST GUARD MEMBERS
January 13, 2019 MILWAUKEE – Sunday, Jan. 13 marked the 23rd day of what has become the longest partial government shutdown in the history …
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USO WISCONSIN: OPERATION CHRISTMAS
November 29, 2018 MILWAUKEE – USO Wisconsin’s Operation Christmas Toy Drive ends on December 1. Toys go to families with military personnel.
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USO WISCONSIN TO HONOR HEROES AT ANNUAL GALA
October 1, 2018 USO Wisconsin is getting set to honor some outstanding local members of the military at its annual “Heroes of Wisconsin Gal…
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GIRL SCOUT TROOP DONATES COOKIES
May 22, 2018 Girl Scouts in Cadette Troop 4279 from Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau donated 12 cases (144 boxes) of Girl Scout Cookies to th…
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OFFICER AND VETERAN DONATES $10,000 TO USO
May 10, 2018 A Milwaukee police officer and veteran was not only honored as an American-made hero but he made a $10,000 donation to USO Wis…
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USO WISCONSIN SUPPORTS SERVICE MEMBERS TRAINING AT FORT MCCOY
February 26, 2018 Service members at Fort McCoy, Wis., for training visited a mobile USO Wisconsin station/truck Feb. 14, 2018, on South Po…
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NEW USO TRUCK WILL SERVE U.S. TROOPS STATIONED IN WISCONSIN
January 22, 2018 (CBS 58) – There’s a new truck to serve U.S. troops station in Wisconsin.
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USO WISCONSIN GETS NEW TRUCK
January 22, 2018 MILWAUKEE — USO Wisconsin has a new truck for the troops.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS BRINGING HOLIDAY CHEER
December 5, 2017 USO Wisconsin will be hosting the 4th annual Operation Christmas on December 9 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial in dow…
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DONATE TOYS FOR KIDS: MILWAUKEE KICKS OFF 11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY DRIVE TO BENEFIT USO WISCONSIN
December 3, 2017 The City of Milwaukee kicked off on Monday, November 20th the 11th Annual Holiday Drive to benefit USO Wisconsin by collec…
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SANTA’S ELVES GATHER TO PREPARE DONATED GIFTS
December 3, 2017 MILWAUKEE — For the 11th year in a row, people in Milwaukee will help military families have a wonderful Christmas.