United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO World Headquarters)

The USO is chartered by the Congress as a non-profit charitable corporation. It is not a government agency, but is endorsed by the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense. Each President has been the Honorary Chairman of the USO since its inception in 1941. The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to uniformed military Personnel. The original intent of Congress and enduring style of USO delivery is to represent the American people by extending a "Touch of Home" to their military members. Thus, although some USO programs/services are similar to those provided by other agencies, the hallmark of the USO has been and will continue to be HOW, as much as WHAT, services are provided.

General programs and services include:

- Celebrity Entertainment tours - "Newcomer" briefings for troops and family members - Port vendor coordination - Cultural awareness seminars - Airport service centers - Family-oriented picnics and cookouts - Children's programs (especially around holidays) - High quality inexpensive tours - Employment assistance for military service discharges - New bride (and brides to be) orientations - Telephone, Internet and email capabilities - USO Canteens and USO Centers which, on or off base, provide a relaxing, homey and wholesome alternative to daily stress.