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Stories from USO Nevada
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March 2023 Newsletter
The March 2023 edition of the USO Nevada newsletter is now available! Click here to access the newsletter.
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February 2023 Newsletter
The February 2023 edition of the USO Nevada newsletter is now available! Click here to access the newsletter.
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January 2023 Newsletter
The January 20223 edition of the USO Nevada newsletter is now available! CLICK HERE to access the newsletter.
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December 2022 Newsletter
The December 2022 edition of the USO Nevada newsletter is now available. CLICK HERE to access the newsletter.
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Vote for USO Nevada in Boyd Gaming's Wreaths of Hope Contest!
USO Nevada is once again participating in Boyd Gaming’s Wreaths of Hope campaign! Our military-themed Wreath is at Sam’s Town. We ask that …
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2022 Salute to the Troops Program
In partnership with MGM Resorts International and American Airlines, the USO flew in more than 100 wounded warriors and their guests to Las…
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October 2022 Newsletter
The October 2022 edition of the USO Nevada newsletter is now available. CLICK HERE to access the newsletter.
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USO Nevada 12th Anniversary Raffle!
To celebrate USO Nevada’s 12th Anniversary this month we are giving away a FREE Venetian Resort’s Vacation Package in the next 12 day! To p…
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Shake Shack Donation Day
Support Your Favorite Local Hockey Fan Group by Helping Them Raise the Most Funds at Their Respective Shake Shack Location
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USO Nevada adds six members to Advisory Board
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 27, 2022) – The USO, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to serving America’s military servi…
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August 2022 Newsletter
The August 2022 edition of the USO Nevada is now available. CLICK HERE to access the newsletter.
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July 2022 Newsletter
Click here to check out the July 2022 USO Nevada Newsletter!
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USO Nevada wins big with World Series of Poker
A big thanks from USO Nevada to Caesars Entertainment’s SALUTE Business Impact Group and the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Once again, USO …
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USO Nevada welcomes Tim Mullin as new executive director
LAS VEGAS, NV – The USO, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening America’s military service members by keeping them connected …
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February 2022 Newsletter
CLICK HERE to read the February 2022 edition of the USO Nevada newsletter.
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From Stateside to Afghanistan and Back, the USO is Always By Their Side
It’s finally 5 p.m. on base.
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USO West Region Newsletter
USO West recently released the latest edition of its quarterly newsletter, Keeping Connected, providing information about our USO services,…
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West Region Quarterly Newsletter
USO West is proud to release our first newsletter, Keeping Connected, providing information about our USO services, programming and outreac…
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Meet the Designer of the 2021 USO T-shirt: Kit Hinrichs
For many military supporters, warmer weather and the beginning of the patriotic months of the year mean one thing: it’s time for a new, lim…
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Right Lawyers Partner with USO for Care Package Drive
The holidays will be a little more special this year for deployed veterans. Right Lawyers and the USO campaigned across southern Nevada fo…
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Martin Harris Donates over 125 Gift Cards for the Troops
Martin Harris employees purchased over 125 gift cards and donated them to the USO for distribution to local military families as a thank yo…
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Las Vegas Review-Journal raised $9,240 for USO Las Vegas as part of Military Appreciation Month
We are thrilled to announce that through our Military Appreciation Month Campaign, the Las Vegas Review-Journal raised $8,000 to USO Las Ve…
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Partnering with Donut Mania, the USO delivers two dozen mega donuts to a deserving service member or unit every Friday.
One of the more popular programs here at USO Las Vegas is Operation: Doughnut Drop, a simple, weekly event that allows us to say thanks. S…
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Deployed Family Dinners
While our service members are serving our country thousands of miles away, their families are here, holding down the fort in their absence.…
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Nellis Pool Party
Last week, the USO assisted in the grand opening of the family housing pool at Nellis AFB. Our volunteers were out in the 115 degree heat …
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Spotlight: USO Transition Services
You may not know it, but the USO is there for you after you leave the military too. USO Transition Services offer personalized support to …
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Recognition of Presidential Proportions
This week we were happy to announce that our very own Patty Mar Simmons is one of the volunteers nominated and selected for the Presidentia…
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USO Volunteer BBQ
Last week USO volunteers gathered for an appreciation BBQ held at Centennial Hills Park. Many stories were shared and plenty of laughs wer…
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April Honor Flights
One of the great parts of having a USO center in an airport, is being able to be a part of the Honor Flights that travel through. One of ou…
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Take Your Kids to Work Day
Last Thursday, USO Las Vegas took part in Take Your Kids to Work Day at Creech AFB. This national event takes place nation-wide and is a c…
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USO Las Vegas Military Appreciation Month Campaign!
In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, USO Las Vegas is asking all Southern Nevadans to join us in honoring our military neighbo…
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Honor Flight Sendoff and Welcome Home
This past Friday we had the honor of sending off 28 WWII and Korean War Veterans to DC to visit their monuments and take in the rest of the…
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USO Through the Years
One of our amazing USO Las Vegas guests was able to bring a USO shirt that her husband picked up during a 2002 Holiday Tour. It is great to…
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Supporting our British RAF Family
With the world becoming more and more intertwined and countries working together for a common goal, we are fortunate to have members of the…
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A USO Las Vegas Love Story
You never know where you will find the right person for you. For USO Las Vegas volunteers Andy Liermann and Lucia Quaranta it happened to b…
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Entertaiment Opportunities are Endless in Las Vegas
Are you a local active duty, guard, or reservist and not on our email distribution list? You’re in the Entertainment Capital of the World …
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USO Las Vegas: A Melting Pot of People
As you might imagine, being a USO center in Las Vegas opens our doors to many people from many countries all around the world. Recently, we…
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Ultimate Software and Clean the World Donate 8,000+ Kid Care Packages
This past Friday, USO Las Vegas became the recepient of a HUGE amount of care packages that will be used here locally for military kids. E…
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A Day at The High Roller for Creech Spouses
Services members aren’t the only ones effected by military life, military spouses also make sacrifices to support their loved ones and our …
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A New Pup in Town
The mental and physical benefits of therapy dogs have been well documented: from lowering blood pressure, lessing feelings of depression, a…
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Donate to USO Las Vegas during Nevada's Big Give Campaign!
On March 23, 2017, join thousands of Nevadans in supporting your favorite organization, USO Las Vegas!
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Las Vegas USO supports troops, families through transition
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada – The United Service Organization of Las Vegas at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, has a mission to keep servi…
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USO Las Vegas Program Helping our Service Members
I met Raymond, a 20 year Air Force Veteran at a job fair where he was actively seeking employment. After explaining the USO Las Vegas Trans…
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USO Las Vegas Awarded 2015 Top Medium Size USO Center
USO Las Vegas was awarded the Top Center honor in the Top Medium Size category at this year’s TellUSO Awards ceremony honoring USO centers …
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USO Las Vegas raises $27,683 during Military Appreciation Month Campaign
Local USO Las Vegas Sponsors Hudson Group, Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill, R.E.D. Tavern Group, Liquor Library, Sam’s Clubs, Chrysler Chapma…