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USO: Supporting Troops Abroad with Holiday Comforts Since 1941

12/20/2025

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The United Service Organization (USO), led by Chief Executive Officer Michael Linnington, has supported U.S. service members deployed overseas during the holidays since 1941.
The USO provides emotional connections and comforts, acting as a "home away from home" for troops.
The organization delivers care packages with hygiene products and food, including family recipes, to troops in remote locations.
The USO operates in over 130 countries.

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Story summary

The United Service Organization (USO), led by Chief Executive Officer Michael Linnington, has supported U.S. service members deployed overseas during the holidays since 1941.
The USO provides emotional connections and comforts, acting as a "home away from home" for troops.
The organization delivers care packages with hygiene products and food, including family recipes, to troops in remote locations.
The USO operates in over 130 countries.