Washington Redskins Rookies Visit USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda June 12, 2014
Washington Redskins Rookies Visit USO Center at Bethesda
By: Emily Witter, USO-metro
On June 5th , the Washington Redskins Rookies came out to visit the USO Warrior and Family Center at Naval Support Activity B...
NFL players thank America's military June 06, 2014
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Johnson
ASHBURN, Va. - A rainy day didn't stop more than 100 service members stationed in the National Capital Region from coming out to meet the Washington Redskins during an event hosted by the te...
Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Maclure June 06, 2014
Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Maclure
By: Emily Witter, USO-Metro
USO-Metro volunteer at the USO Wounded Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, Janet Maclure, hosted a Memorial Day cooking class on May 21st featuring a stars and stripes salad, swee...
Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center receives award May 30, 2014
By Justin Creech/Staff Writer The Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center received the Top Stateside Installation Center - Medium Division and the Most Improved Location awards at the USO Leadership Conference, May 21. The Top Stateside Installa...
Military Families Among First to Ride Capital Wheel May 29, 2014
Capital Wheel Event at the National Harbor
By: Emily Witter, USO-Metro
On May 22nd, in partnership with the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, the Peterson Companies invited more than 30 military families to be among the first to ride on the Capital Wheel at t...
Washington Nationals Visit USO Center at Bethesda May 20, 2014
By: Emily Witter, USO-Metro
On May 19th the Washington Nationals baseball team came out to the Naval Support Activity Bethesda. After visiting with with wounded, ill and injured service members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the players came t...
USO garden project helps recovering servicemembers May 09, 2014
Fort Belvoir, Va. (May 8, 2014) - Recovering servicemembers planted the first vegetables and herbs in the USO Warrior and Family Center's organic garden Tuesday, as part of the USO's new Start2Finish-Organic Vegetable Gardening Program.
USO-Metro Volunteer Spotlight April 22, 2014
Patty Baumiller has been nominated for USO-Metro's volunteer of the quarter for winter 2013.
"Patty has this joyful, welcoming demeanor and a warmness about her that just makes you want to talk with her," Beth Messerli, troop and family program specialist, explains, "Her gentleness quickl...
Firecracker 5K for the Troops Up and Running! April 17, 2014
On July 4th Potomac River Running (PRR) will honor local military members and their families by choosing the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore as its charity of choice during its annual Firecracker 5K for the Troops race at Reston Town Center. USO-Metro is a 501c3 nonprofi...
Trio of NFL Players Visit USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir for P&G; Event April 08, 2014
The USO Blog
FORT BELVOIR, Va.-A buzz was in the air Thursday as 200 military families at ...
Volunteers Add Healing Touch at USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, Va. April 07, 2014
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FORT BELVOIR, Va.-The USO Warrior and Family Center here serves a un...
SAIC Named First Center Operations Sponsor of the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda April 04, 2014
SAIC Named First Center Operations Sponsor of the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda
Company Donates $150,000 to Serve Active Duty and Wounded Troops, Military Families, and Caregivers
USO Warrior and Family Center Officially Opens in Bethesda April 02, 2014
By Julie Smith, Naval Support Activity Bethesda Public Affairs
BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) -- United Service Organizations (USO) officially opened the doors of the newest USO Warrior and Family Cen...
USO opens new center for wounded warriors, families at Walter Reed April 01, 2014
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service Defense.gov
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2014 - A new state of ...
USO showers expecting moms with information, gifts March 06, 2014
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer | Belvoir Eagle
USO of Metropolitan Washington Announces Name Change to USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore: Announcement made on the 73rd Birthday of the USO February 04, 2014
Arlington, Va. (February 4, 2014) - Today, on the 73rd birthday of the USO, the USO of Metropolitan Washington announced it is adding Baltimore to its name to reflect its strong presence throughout Maryland including the greater metropolitan Baltimo...
Scouts give soldiers time with family through reading January 28, 2014
WBAL - Two local Girl Scouts are easing the strain on military families that have a loved one serving overseas throu...
Miss America visits JBM-HH January 24, 2014
Posted on Army.mil , January 24, 2014, By Rhonda Apple, Pentagram Staff Writer
Miss America visits Fort Meade USO January 22, 2014
By KATE YOON kyoon@capgaznews.com
USO-Metro Volunteer Spotlight January 06, 2014
Theresa Backof has been chosen as volunteer of the quarter for Fall 2013 by USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. Theresa is a staple at the USO International Gateway lounge at BWI, averaging an impressive 44 hours per month (36 more than the average number of hours per volunteer at this loca...
Bringing Holiday Cheer to our Troops and their Families December 23, 2013
Thanks to the incredible support of communities throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. region, the USO of Metropolitan Washington served more than 3,330 local troops and their families this holiday season. (Click on link...
USO of Metropolitan Washington Announces Impact of 2013 Holiday Programs December 23, 2013
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BAE Systems helps military families find holiday cheer December 22, 2013
The Washington Post
Impart exhibition at Torpedo Factory: Ceramics offers hands-on healing for veterans December 18, 2013
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USO hosts Hanukkah Celebration for military Families December 05, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer | Belvoir Eagle
The smell of frying potato pancakes greeted guests at the Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center Sund...
My Time: Maryland Live! supports troops with special lunch December 01, 2013
Capital Gazette
In honor of Veterans Day and the Thanksgiving season, Maryland Live! gave special thanks to the troops...
Belvoir USO volunteer awarded President’s Volunteer Service Award November 27, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Since Fort Belvoir's USO Warrior and Family Center opened in February, Heide Stanphill has voluntee...
Teenagers from New York serve Soldiers at USO November 27, 2013
By By Titus Ledbetter III, Belvoir Eagle
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USO class highlights low-fat Thanksgiving foods November 27, 2013
By Titus Ledbetter III/Staff writer | Belvoir Eagle
Family members learned how to cook some healthy Thanksgiving dishes including a fat-free pumpkin pie p...
USO Thanksgiving gives single servicemembers a taste of home November 27, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
There may be no place like home for the holidays, but Fort Belvoir's USO Warrior and Family Center offered single servicemembers ...
Fort Meade: Local leaders sign Community Covenant at Salute to Veterans November 26, 2013
Maryland Gazette By FORT MEADE PAO Correspondent
Rep. John P. Sarbanes refe...
Turkeys for Troops November 21, 2013
A group of 60 volunteers, including employees of Dell, TurningPoint and DynCorp International, packed about 650 boxes Saturday morning at the USO warehouse on Fort Belvoir.
A total of 1,100 boxes will be distributed to military Families at Fort Belvoir, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Fort Me...
USO invites community to kick off holiday season with tree lighting November 21, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
The Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Center will celebrate its first holiday season on post this wi...
USO-Metro holiday programs offer free trees, hotel stays for Family members November 14, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Junior enlisted Families who need financial help purchasing a Christmas tree or bringing Family into to...
Destiny Miller thanks the USO and Turkeys for Troops November 11, 2013
Nelson family welcomes USO as second family November 11, 2013
Turkeys for Troops gives military families food for the holidays November 11, 2013
Turkeys for Troops Telethon: Show Your Support for Our Military Families (WUSA9) November 11, 2013
Military daughters get wired for success with tech program November 07, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Junior high school girls from military Families interacted with the latest gadgets and learned about careers in sc...
Redskins alumni visit Families at Belvoir USO November 07, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Some of America's heroes met their sports heroes Saturday during a Washington Redskins Homecoming Military Meet &ls...;
USO Metro hosts WTB Ride 2 Recovery November 07, 2013
By Rick Musselman/Sports editor Belvoir Eagle
The Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion celebrated Warrior Care Month by hosting a 15-mile cycling event Tue...
Authors visit USO to kick off Operation Thriller IV October 31, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Five bestselling thriller authors visited Fort Belvoir's USO Warrior and Family Center Oct. 24 before heading to Europe an...
Belvoir USO wins design, construction awards October 31, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Fort Belvoir's USO Warrior and Family Center won a Presidential Citation for Universal Design from the Washington C...
Class helps military children be safe, secure online October 31, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Military youth learned how to stay safe in cyberspace during the community's first "Safe and Secure Online" cl...
USO Fall Fest provides Family fun October 31, 2013
By Titus Ledbetter III/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Military Families attended the Halloween-themed 5th annual USO Fall Fest on Saturday, a candy-free event.
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Survivors, health professionals highlight early detection October 24, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Detecting breast cancer early can save lives, as survivors, Family members and medical personnel attested to during Fort ...
Coat drive aims to keep military Families warm October 17, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
The USO of Metropolitan Washington, Heidi's Pantry and One Warm Coat host the 2nd Annual Coat and Clothing Drive on Fort Belvoir this mon...
Community invited to USO’s annual Fall Fest October 17, 2013
By Titus Ledbetter III/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
The Washington D.C. area's military community is invited to kick off the holiday season at the USO's 5th annual ...
Learn art of woodcarving at USO October 17, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Woodcarving is more than just cutting a piece of wood - it an art form and a stress reliever, a...
The USO of Metropolitan Washington Announces 2013 Holiday Programs October 17, 2013
USO of Metropolitan Washington is proud to announce its 2013 Holiday Programs! Help us create moments of joy, happiness and gratitude for military members and their families who need just a little extra help during the upcoming holiday season. The on-going war in Afghanistan, sequestration ...
Celebrity USO visit supports military Families October 10, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Military Families had the chance to meet a handful of celebrities at the USO Warrior and Family...
Circle of Stars USO Honors Top Corporate Donors October 10, 2013
Jeanne Theismann, The Connection
The USO of Metropolitan Washington honored its top corporate sponsors Oct. 4 at the 10th Annual Stars and Stripes Night gala, naming 37 corporate donors to its 2013 Circle of the Stars.
"We are very honored and humbl...
USO, FBCH host National Breast Cancer Awareness Month events October 10, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
The USO Warrior and Family Center and Fort Belvoir Community H...
USO sponsors boot camp for local military children September 26, 2013
By Titus Ledbetter III/Staff writer, The Belvoir Eagle
Thirty-one military children participated in a USO sponsored boot camp at U.S. Coast Guard Telecommunications Information...
Cragin New Chairman: Giant and EY Join Board of Directors September 19, 2013
USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro), a 501c3 organization that provides support services and programs to one of the largest military populations in the world, is proud to announce the Honorable Maureen Cragin, Vice President, Communications, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, as its new...
USO hosts Gary Sinise Foundation’s ‘Invincible Spirit Festival’ at Belvoir September 19, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
The Gary Sinise Foundation's "Invincible Spirit Festival," hosted by the USO of Metropolit...
Enlist Your Redskins Tickets September 17, 2013
Posted by Redskins.com on September 17, 2013 - 5:50 am
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Army leaders pay tribute to troops on 9/11 anniversary September 12, 2013
FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- (Army News Service, Sept. 12, 2013) -- Army leadership joined thousands of Americans on the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks, to thank the troops and all who have served the nation.
First lady visits Fort Belvoir September 12, 2013
By Brittany Carlson Staff writer , Belvoir Eagle
Military children received a surprise visit from first lady Michelle Obama during craft time at th...
First lady joins actor Gary Sinise on USO visit September 11, 2013
Maria Puente, USA TODAY
Michelle Obama joins pro-vets actor Gary Sinise in supporting ...
First lady joins actor Gary Sinise on USO visit September 11, 2013
Maria Puente, USA TODAY
Michelle Obama joins pro-vets actor Gary Sinise in supporting ...
First Lady Michelle Obama marks 9/11 anniversary with a visit to Ft. Belvoir September 11, 2013
The White House Blog
In honor of 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, First Lady Michelle Obama visited the USO Warrior and Family Center and the National Intrepid Cent...
Michelle Obama pays 9/11 visit to USO center at Fort Belvoir September 11, 2013
By Krissah Thompson , T...
Bethany Beach rolls out the red carpet for military families September 05, 2013
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Film workshop offers healing for servicemembers September 05, 2013
By Titus Ledbetter III/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Fort Belvoir will host a workshop for Soldiers at the USO Warrior ...
USO ice cream social delivers Family fun September 05, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Military Families crowded into the USO Warrior and Family...
USO opens Lt. Dan Band festival to entire community September 05, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
The Gary Sinise Foundation and USO of Metropolitan Washin...
Wolf Trap Foundation to Honors Military Personnel & Families September 04, 2013
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is pleased to join with Boeing and USO-Metro to donate 100 complimentary tickets to military personnel and their families throughout the 2013 summer season. A total of 50 tickets will be donated for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Th...
Honea chosen Volunteer of the Quarter by USO August 30, 2013
Published by DCMilitary.com / South Potomac Pilot
Evelyn Honea has b...
Monthly USO class makes cooking fun, easy August 29, 2013
By Titus Ledbetter III/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
USO Warrior and Family Center hosts monthly cooking classes for th...
Dexter-Mooty returned to Fort Meade August 22, 2013
By Lisa R. Rhodes/ SoundOff! Staff Writer
After graduating from high school, Laura Dexter-Mooty enlisted in the Air Force and trained as...
USO Trivia Night provides fun, friendship August 22, 2013
By Justin Creech/Belvoir Eagle Staff writer
Servicemembers and military spouses ages 18 and older at Fort Belvoir tested their trivia knowledge during CACI's "Trivia Night," Au...
USO Healing Gardens provide therapy for WTB Soldiers July 11, 2013
By Justin Creech/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Soldiers at Fort Belvoir's Warrior Transition Battalion will soon have another stress-release activity available to them at the Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Care Center.
Healing Gardens are currently being planted at the Care Ce...
WTB organization day provides rest, relaxation for Soldiers July 11, 2013
By Justin Creech/Staff writer Belvoir Eagle
Soldiers in the Fort Belvoir Warrior Transition Battalion relaxed with their Families while listening to music and enjoying a catered meal during the WTB's organization day at the USO Warrior and Family Care Center - Fort Belvoir July 3....
Healing powers of creativity July 10, 2013
Workhouse exhibition showcases art born out of struggles with war and trauma
When M. John Green, a U.S. Navy submarine sonar technician for the past 13 years, says that art saved his life, it is not hyperbole.
Seriously injured while stationed in Guam, Green suffe...
National Fruit Products Company Inc., Chairman and CEO David C. Gum Jr. July 03, 2013
USO of Metropolitan Washington is proud to announce that David C. Gum, Jr., President and CEO of the National Fruit Product Company, Inc. and White House Foods of Winchester, VA, has been elected to the board of directors for USO-Metro. The nonprofit's board members play a critical role in ...
Celtic Aire performs for Belvoir Families June 27, 2013
By Brittany Carlson/Belvoir Eagle Staff writer
It's not every day that a father gets to dance with his daughter.
So when Capt. Seth Holland's 10-year-old asked him to dance during a performance by the U.S. Air Force band, Celtic Aire, he said "yes."
The Irish-style folk ba...
USO cookout brings Soldiers, Families together June 20, 2013
By Justin Creech/Belvoir Eagle Staff writer
The Fort Belvoir USO Warrior and Family Care Center hosted a cookout for Soldiers and Families in the National Capital Region, and m...
Westphal celebrates Army birthday with wounded warriors June 13, 2013
By Lisa Ferdinando, ARNEWS
Giant Food Presents $87K Plus 16,500 Snack Packs to USO of Metropolitan Washington May 20, 2013
Landover, Md. (May 20, 2013) - Today at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, Giant Food of Landover, Md. presented $87,282 and 16,500 healthy Snack Packs to the USO of Metropolitan Washington as a result of its March in-store giving campaign. Giant teamed up with US...
Morning show host celebrates Belvoir's Soldiers and Families May 20, 2013
By By Tim Cherry, Belvoir Eagle Staff Writer
Fort Belvoir hosted a live radio show May 13 in the USO Warrior and Family Center.
WUSA 9: Mobile USO Brings Food, Friends And Fun On Base May 06, 2013
The Mobile USO serves food, fun and support to over half-a-million military families in the Metropolitan area.
USO Supports Military Children When They Need it Most April 01, 2013
USO Kicks Off April "Month of the Military Child" with Events and Activities Around the Globe.
Arlington, VA (PRWEB) April 01, 2013
April is nationally recognized as Month of the Military Child and the USO will honor our nation's youngest heroes with events and activities at USO l...
VMware Public Sector VP Named as Member of USO-Metro Board of Directors March 20, 2013
VMware Public Sector VP Named as Member of USO-Metro Board of Directors Aileen Black will serve on prestigious Board for USO of Metropolitan Washington
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 20, 2013 - VMware, Inc. (NYSE: V...
USO of Metropolitan Washington Opens Largest USO Center on Military Installation in MD January 15, 2013
Fort Meade, MD - With the help of business leaders, senior military leaders, representatives of elected officials, and WWE Superstar David Otunga, the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) officially opened the doors to a new and expanded USO Center at Fort George ...
The Value of Corporate Support for Our Troops October 15, 2012
Corporate support for the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) is critical to the organization, and without it, the nonprofit 5013c would not be able to accom...
Operation Back to School August 22, 2012
According to the National Retail Federation, the average person with children in grades K-12 will spend nearly $689.00 for school supplies. For some militar...
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