USO of Metropolitan Washington

Today WMZQ's morning show host Boxer interviewed Trace Adkins about his work with the USO of Metropolitan Washington's (USO-Metro) celebrity handshake tours at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda.

"It's awe-inspiring, it's overwhelming at times," said Trace Adkins when asked about his experience participating in celebrity handshake tours at area military hospitals. He added, "You are in the presence of heroes, and the courage and determination that those men and women show is humbling. It's an honor to get to do that."

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While Bob Hope is perhaps the first celebrity who comes to mind, the "Spirit of Hope" inspires many of today's brightest stars to participate in handshake tours, concerts and autograph sessions for military members and their families in the D.C. area. Last year USO-Metro hosted more than 130 entertainers on handshake tours at area military hospitals to boost morale and brighten the days of our recovering heroes and their caregivers.

The USO of Metropolitan Washington supports service members and their families who are recovering and receiving treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the National Naval Medical Center and Warrior Transition Units at Fort Meade, Fort Belvoir and the McGuire Richmond VAMC. USO-Metro serves wounded troops through various programs including celebrity handshake tours, therapeutic programs, emergency food and housing services, Texas Hold'em tournaments, patient excursions, as well as on-site BBQs and concerts.

You can support troops and their families through the USO of Metropolitan Washington. Visit www.usometro.org to learn more and show your support!