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USO Celebrates Month of the Military Child 

Although they don’t wear a uniform, military children still serve in their own way. We often forget the challenges they face. Frequent move…

USO Honors Military Supporters, Service Members of the Year During 41st Annual Awards Dinner 

The USO was honored to host government and military leaders, members of Congress, as well as business and community leaders during the 41st…

USO Garden Works Leads Recovery through Nature 

If you or someone you know is seeking assistance for substance use, contact the Military Crisis Line at 988, then press 1, or access online…

Military Chefs Flex Culinary Mettle at USO Chef's Table Dinner 

It was a dining experience like no other as top military chefs from across the Armed Forces created a five-Star, five-course meal for milit…

July 4th Kicks Off with Firecracker 5K for the Troops 

Long before the day’s first fireworks, we kicked off July 4th 2022 with PR Races’ Firecracker 5K for the Troops presented by Leidos!

Giant BBQ Battle Returns to Pennsylvania Avenue 

After 2 years virtual, Pennsylvania Avenue was once again awash with the smell of charcoal as the 30th Annual Giant Foods National Capital …

Lisa Marie Riggins and Myron Mixon Talk BBQ Battle 2022 

The 30th Giant Foods National Capital BBQ Battle is next weekend and our President & Executive Director, Lisa Marie Riggins, sat down with …

Thank You to our AAD 2022 Sponsors! 

It would not be possible without you.

Mission Mail Call: Updates for May 2022 

Here’s what we’re up to for May! Find out what’s been going on at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to this month! Check out all …

Mission Mail Call: Updates for April 2022 

Here’s what we’re up to this April! Find out what’s been going on at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to this month! Check out a…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for March 2022 

Here’s what we’re up to this March! Find out what’s been going on at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to this month! Check out a…

"Because we love our troops." Volunteers Reflect on Service for USO's 81st 

The USO’s legacy of evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of servicemembers defines us, but it is our storied history that shapes us. As…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for February 2022 

Here’s what we’re up to this February! Find out what’s been going on at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to this month! Check ou…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for January 2022 

Here’s what we’re up to this January! Find out what’s been going on at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to this month! Check out…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for December 2021 

Here’s what we’re up to! Find out what’s been going on at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to this month! Check out all the exc…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for November 2021 

Here’s what we’re up to! Find out what’s been going on this past month at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to for November! Che…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for October 2021 

Here’s what we’re up to! Find out what’s been going on this past month at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to for October! Chec…

“Every single staff member stayed.” Reflections on the USO’s 9/11 Era 

Less than two miles away from the Pentagon, the world changed the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as Elaine Rogers, president of The USO of Metr…

Metro Mail Call: Updates for September 2021 

Here’s what we’re up to! Find out what’s been going on this past month at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to for August! Check…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for August 2021 

Here’s what we’re up to! Find out what’s been going on this past month at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to for August! Check…

Mission Mail Call: Updates for July 2021 

Here’s what we’re up to! Find out what’s been going on this past month at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to for July! This ye…

Mission: Mail Call - Updates for June 2021 

Here’s what we’re up to! Find out what’s been going on this past month at USO-Metro, as well as what we’re getting up to for June! Special…

Papa John's Military Appreciation Month Campaign 

Papa John’s is proud to support our local military service members and their families across the National Capital Region. In honor of Milit…

Mission: Mail Call - Updates for April 2021 

UPDATES FROM THE FIELDMobile Operations Our 2021 Mobile USO Program, presented by Boeing, has been busy bringing our USO-Metro programming…

Round-Up for the Troops 

Harris Teeter is committed to supporting heroes who are making a difference every day. This spring, April 7 - June 15, Harris Teeter is onc…

Mission: Mail Call - Updates for March 2021 

UPDATES FROM THE FIELDA Smooth Transition With roughly 15% of the military transitioning each year and 33% of the military relocating each…

Longtime President, CEO of USO-Metro Elaine Rogers Retires 

Leaves a legacy of commitment on military, D.C.-area nonprofit After 45 years at the helm of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-…

Mission: Mail Call - Updates for February 2021 

UPDATES FROM THE FIELDUSO Supports National Guard As thousands of National Guardsmen flooded the Nation’s Capital ahead of Inauguration Da…

USO-Metro Provides Morale Boost, Supplies to National Guard Troops in Washington, DC 

As thousands of National Guardsmen flooded the Nation’s Capital ahead of Inauguration Day on January 20, 2021, USO of Metropolitan Washingt…

Mission: Mail Call - Updates for January 2021 

UPDATES FROM THE FIELDMilSpouse Remote Workspace In partnership with the Army, USO-Metro is providing much needed support for career-focus…

The Healing Power of a Handshake 

New Documentary, “Robin’s Wish,” Highlights Robin Williams’ Commitment to Supporting Service Members During His Lifetime In a new documenta…

USO Quantico-West Reopens 

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro) is excited to announce the reopening of its USO Quantico-West Center on June 15, 202…

#combatCOVID19 Fundraising Success 

In mid-March, when the cornavirus pandemic forced USO-Metro to close its USO Centers and Airport Lounges, its staff quickly pivoted by find…

Show the Troops you Care 

The Wawa Foundation is committed to supporting heroes who are making a difference every day. This June and July Wawa is launching their in-…

Saving Lives in Trying Times 

Photo Credit: ASBP - Sgt. 1st Class First Class Jaime Espinoza, a frequent donor with the Armed Services Blood Program, donates blood at …

Volunteers for the Families of the Fallen 

Assisting the Family of a Fallen Service Member as they travel to and from Dover Air Force Base for the Dignified Transfer of their loved o…

Volunteers Serving the Families of the Fallen 

Assisting the Family of a Fallen Service Member as they traverse Washington Dulles International Airport is the exclusive responsibility of…

Volunteers Serving the Families of the Fallen 

Assisting the Family of a Fallen Service Member as they travel to and from Dover Air Force Base for the Dignified Transfer of their loved o…

Four Hours A Week for Thirteen Years - A Lifetime of Service 

It’s 5:55am on a Wednesday morning – the American flag is posted outside the glass doors, the coffee is freshly made, the creamer restocked…

We're Off The Road, but Still Fueling Our Troops and Families 

Thousands of National Guard members from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia have been activated to join the fight against the novel co…

USO Connections more imperative than ever 

In this time of physical isolation, it’s more important than ever that military spouses reach out to each other, according to Sarah Johnson…

USO-Metro Wins Big at 3rd Annual CIO Cricket Match 

While two teams made up of Federal and industry IT executives battled for honors out on the cricket pitch under brilliant sunshine on Satur…

August 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

Summertime is always busy for the USO-Metro centers! We hosted special guests, served meals, and went out into the community to serve our m…

July 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

Welcome to the July 2019 edition of USO-Metro Center Highlights! Read on for a peek of how USO-Metro has been serving service members and t…

June 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights USO-Metro Centers throughout the DMV kicked off summer with programs and activities to serve military m…

Lisa Marie Riggins Joins USO as Senior Vice President 

ARLINGTON, VA - USO National Capital District today announced that Lisa Marie Riggins will join USO as Senior Vice President and member of …

USO-Metro Dulles Volunteers Support D-Day Veterans Traveling for 75th Anniversary Events 

Volunteers of Washington Dulles International USO Airport Lounge had the distinct honor to roll out the red, white and blue carpet for more…

May 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights May is Military Appreciation Month and USO-Metro staff, volunteers, and corporate partners joined in th…

Washington Nationals 2019 USO-Metro Ticket Campaign 

ATTENTION all U.S. Military Supporters, Washington Nationals Fans, & D.C. Enthusiasts! For the second consecutive season, USO-Metro & the W…

April 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights April is Month of the Military Child, and USO-Metro Centers throughout the National Capital Region serv…

A Journey From “Welcome” 

USO-Metro’s 2019 Volunteer Luncheon highlighted the direct impact that USO volunteers have on the lives of the nation’s service members and…

March 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights March has been an eventful month for USO-Metro! In addition to hosting an incredible 37th Annual Awards…

USO-Metro Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients at 37th Annual Awards Dinner 

Hundreds gathered at the Omni Shoreham Tuesday with the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore for a remarkable celebration of the servic…

Seen history, made history 

In 1976, a computer company called Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and the United States celebrated its bicentennial. Ji…

USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda Connects Community Partners with Walter Reed Murtha Cancer Center 

WUSA9, Sheehy and USO-Metro paired up to surprise a military couple and their two kids with a trip to Disney World after their 4-year-old s…

Google Cloud Partners with USO-Metro to Present Combat2Canvas to Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members 

Combat2Canvas is one of USO-Metro’s signature art resiliency programs. In the week-long workshop, participants tell the story of their mili…

February 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights We love supporting service members and their families living in and traveling through the National Capi…

USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir Celebrates Serving 1 Million Guest Visits 

Among the largest USO Centers in the world, the USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir celebrated its 6th anniversary during its annual…

Please Take The Operation Calibration 2019 Survey! 

Operation Calibration 2019 is here! Click here to take the 2019 survey!

January 2019 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights Each of our USO-Metro locations started the first month of 2019 strong and ready to support our nation’…

Semper Unum "Always One" 

Semper Paratus or “Always Ready” is the Coast Guard’s motto. Semper Unum or “Always One” represents USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimor…

USO-Metro Supports Members of the U.S. Coast Guard in National Capital Region During Government Shutdown 

Approximately 2,600 Coast Guard members stationed in the National Capital Region are working without pay due to the partial government shut…

Salute to Service: On & Off the Field 

Photo courtesy of Redskins Salute

'They Call Me Macgyver in the Kitchen': Volunteer Whips Up Homemade Dinners at USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda 

Known around the center for making a meal out of just about anything, this volunteer’s special, home-cooked meals make walking into the USO…

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, 2018 

Today we remember the lives lost seventy-seven years ago during the attacks on Pearl Harbor that killed more than 2,400 Americans and left …

President Bush and Services provided at USO-Metro JBM-HH USO Honor Guard Lounge 

“As we mourn the passing of an American hero, our nation’s 41st President, George H.W. Bush, I am proud to share with you how our USO is ta…

'Deployable' Mobile USO Services Military Installations Across National Capital Region 

Morning, noon and night, the Mobile USO allows us to bring support and services to troops on the road.

'It’s a Really Special Time for Us': Trees for Our Heroes Brings Military Service Members to Family Day at Gaver Farm 

Photo by Christina Garcia

November 2018 USO-Metro Center Highlights 

On a monthly basis, we show you all of the highlights you missed from our USO-Metro location Facebook pages. We encourage you to follow eac…

Eagle Scout Candidate Donates Year-Supply of Water for Troops Transiting USO Reagan 

Mason Huiss, 14, teamed up with his community to donate a year’s supply of water to troops transiting the Reagan National Airport with a do…

WUSA9 Raises Record Total During Turkeys for Troops Telethon 

Longtime supporter, WUSA9, raised a record of nearly $130,000 during its annual Turkeys for Troops Telethon on behalf of USO of Metropolita…

October 2018 Monthly Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights On a monthly basis, we will be showing you all of the highlights you missed from our USO-Metro location…

NASCAR Racer Jesse Iwuji Hosts Meet and Greet at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda 

NASCAR Racer and U.S. Navy Reservist Jesse Iwuji joined military families at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda to share his per…

Ed Barry Welcomes Guests to Reagan Airport USO Lounge 

Every volunteer has their own way of making our service members feel welcome. Ed Barry, a volunteer at Reagan Airport’s USO Lounge, likes t…

Fall Festivals Welcome Thousands of Military and Families to Bases in National Capital Region 

Fall Festival celebrations kicked off at USO-Metro locations across the National Capital Region with festivities at USO Warrior and Family …

Get involved with USO-Metro this holiday season! 

Believe it or not, the holidays are just around the corner! Our team of USO-Metro elves have been working hard behind the scenes to make th…

Military Families Try Orchestra Instruments with National Symphony Orchestra 

Military and their families were invited for a day of musical “pets” Thursday when volunteers with the National Symphony Orchestra came out…

September 2018 Monthly Center Highlights 

USO-Metro Monthly Center Highlights On a monthly basis, we will be showing you all of the highlights you missed from our USO-Metro location…

Add These 10 Family Activities to Your Calendar for Maximum Fall Fun 

Make memories with your family and the military community this fall with time-honored family activities around the National Capital Region.

Combat2Canvas Provides Vital Service To Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members 

In partnership with Frontline Arts and Warrior Writers, local Service Members in the National Capital Region participate in a week-long wor…

Annual Report 2018 - Volunteers 

Finding A New Normal 

The average military spouse moves 8-12 times in the span of a 20-year military career, which often results in starting over in each new loc…

Annual Report 2018 - Resiliency Programs 

Annual Report 2018 - Locations & Events 

Annual Report 2018 - Legacy of Hope 

Annual Report 2018 - Chairman's Letter 

USO-Metro Annual Report 2018 

USO-Metro Partners With Washington Nationals to Open All Star Depot 

USO-Metro partnered with the Washington Nationals Thursday to unveil the All-Star Depot at Fort Belvoir, a 12,000-square-foot logistics fac…

Sports Rivals Team-Up to Support the Troops 

Sports rivals from across the National Capital Region teamed up with the USO of Metropolitan Washington - Baltimore to honor American troop…

2018 Military Bowl Tickets On Sale Now! 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR 2018 MILITARY BOWL PRESENTED BY NORTHROP GRUMMAN, BENEFITING USO-METRO

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Redskins Players Visit Troops at USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda 

The USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda welcomed NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL legends during their annual visit to Walter R…

New York Mets Spend Day With Troops and Wounded Warriors 

Photo Courtesy: New York Mets

What's next after active duty service? Discover Project Next S.T.E.P. 

Decades of leadership and team experience, integrity and excellence on the job are just a few of the reasons employers choose from the pool…

USO-Metro Welcomes Families to Fort Belvoir’s Castle Park for Mid-Summer Blast 

The USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir hosted families at Fort Belvoir’s gorgeous Castle Park for a mid-summer celebration with …

Washington Nationals and SAIC Honor Troops During Patriotic Series 

The Washington Nationals chose USO-Metro as its philanthropy partner during its annual Patriotic Series on the Fourth of July with special …

Giant Food Gives Back to Military Community at Giant National Capital BBQ Battle 

Hundreds of thousands descended on Pennsylvania Ave. on June 22 and 23 for a massive barbecue festival featuring military chefs, celebritie…

Stratford University’s Culinary Teams Prep for Military Cook-Off 

Culinary teams are revving up for the military cook-off during the Giant National Capital BBQ Battle , which draws hundreds of thousands to…

Stuffed Animals Take Over Warrior and Family Center at Belvoir 

After a family movie night featuring Paddington 2, released earlier this year, the USO Warrior and Family Center at Belvoir invited young g…

Military Spouse Teaches Hands-On Healthy Cooking Class 

With a culinary degree in hand and experience as a head chef, Chef Johnny Scott launched a catering and personal chef business called The M…

USO-Metro's 36th Annual Awards Dinner 

From highly ranked military personnel to former Super Bowl champions, USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s 36th Annual Awards Dinner …

Annual Awards Dinner Honorary Guests Giving Back to the National Capital Military Community 

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore was honored to host a number of celebrity guests and influential representatives at its 36th Annua…

USO-Metro Celebrates Military Children at the Belvoir USO's Annual Barnyard Dances 

During the Month of the Military Child each April, USO-Metro celebrates the strength and recognizes the sacrifices of military children. Be…

Nearly 1,400 Volunteers Give Back to USO-Metro in 2017 

From new faces to longtime friends, the impact of our nearly 1,400-team volunteer support has been tremendous on the USO centers and progra…

2018 Summer Internships Posted 

If you are bright, ambitious, customer-centric, and looking for experience in the non-profit sector or any of the professional focuses list…

Chef Irvine Hosts Cooking Demonstration with USO-Metro at Fort Belvoir 

Chef Robert Irvine recently hosted a cooking class for wounded, ill and injured service members at the USO Warrior and Family Center at For…

Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2017 

Click the images below to navigate the moments you created in 2017.

USO-Metro Pre-Game Lounge Opens to Troops and Families at FedEx Field 

Military service members and their families received a big welcome at FedEx Field during the grand opening of a new USO of Metropolitan Was…

Saluting our Military Chefs & Five New Recipes for You 

USO-Metro is proud to work closely with many our our local military chefs. From offering cooking classes and workshops to whipping up healt…

Congratulations to our new 2017 Circle of Stars corporate donors! 

USO-Metro’s elite Circle of Stars represents our most generous annual corporate supporters! We are excited to announce the 2017 awardees an…

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How Airtable Works for USO-Metro 

Meet the App We Love! Our team at USO-Metro has been searching high and low for a project management software that would work well for mana…

USO Metro Visits Patriot Point with Military Families as Part of the Beyond the Base Program 

USO-Metro visited Taylors Island, Maryland with nine military families from all throughout the National Capital Region as part of the Beyon…

Giant Food Donates Over $400,000 To USO Of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore 

For the second year, Giant, the title sponsor of National Capital Barbecue Battle, designated the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore …

2018 Operation Calibration - Needs Assessment Survey 

#OperationCalibration2018 Click here to take the 2018 Needs Assessment.

Get to Know USO-Metro's New Digital Sign-In System 

Prepare to see some exciting changes in your local USO! Starting on July 1, 2017, USO-Metro will be replacing paper sign-in at all of our l…

The Legacy of Bob Hope 2017 

A Letter from the Chairman 2017 

Board of Directors 2017 

Salute to the Troops Orlando 

USO-Metro Celebrity Supporters Jump Start the USO's FlexforForces Campaign 

Locations and Events 2017 

Resiliency Programs 2017 

Volunteers 2017 

Giant to return as title sponsor for National Capital Barbecue Battle 

LANDOVER, Md. — Giant for the second year will serve as title sponsor of the 25th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle benefitting…

3 Ways You Can Support USO-Metro Through Giant 

1. Shop at Giant in June When you make a purchase at Giant during June 2017, choose to donate $1, $3, or $5 to USO-Metro at the register …

National Volunteer Week 2017 

To our volunteers, thank you for all that you do for our military and their families. In 2016 alone, 1,750 volunteers gave 112,819 hours of…

Month of the Military Child 2017 

In April, the Month of the Military Child, USO-Metro celebrated the strength and recognized the sacrifices of military children. Because ou…

Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields Shares Her USO-Metro Experience 

Miss America 2017/USO Metro Savy Shields talks with Chris and Markette about the rewarding work that she’s doing.

USO-Metro 35th Annual Awards Dinner 

USO-Metro Washington-Baltimore Gala Surpasses $1 Million with Help from The Boeing Company Evening co-hosted by Jon Stewart salutes Senior …

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Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields Visits USO-Metro 

When you hear USO Tour, you might have visions of overseas stages and cross-country concert schedules are front of mind. But did you know t…

Annual Report 

The Legacy of Bob Hope 

Volunteers 

Locations and Events 

Resiliency Programs 

A Letter from the Chairman 

WWE Superstars Visit DC Area Service Members with USO-Metro 

In celebration of the USO’s 75th anniversary, the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore – the USO’s largest charter in the world – arran…

Recovering Service Member Gives Back to USO-Metro 

USO WARRIOR AND FAMILY CENTER AT FORT BELVOIR— SFC Bill Lintner returned to the United States to receive treatment at the Fort Belvoir Warr…

Project USO Elf Grants Countless Holiday Wishes 

Last week, volunteers gathered at Fort Belvoir, VA and Fort Meade, MD to distribute gifts for the children of junior enlisted service membe…

A Special Holiday Message to USO-Metro Volunteers 

As we begin to wrap up another successful season of holiday programs, we can’t help but to feel touched by the kindness of our incredible U…

Military Families Celebrate the Holidays with Trees for Our Heroes 

Military families traveled to Gaver Farms in Maryland for a day filled with holiday themed crafts, games, and activities; a visit from Wee …

Happy Thanksgiving from USO-Metro 

Military families gathered at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and The USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda for an afternoon of family f…

BWI Salute to the Troops 

Several of our Corporate Partners volunteered with USO-Metro for our annual Salute to the Troops event at BWI Airport! 1,000 care packages …

Ball Boutique at USO Indian Head 

Military spouses gathered at the Indian Head Mix House for a morning of fun, prizes, and dress shopping.

WWE Tribute to the Troops Comes to DC 

WWE Tribute to the Troops honors our servicemen and women and their families. In the long-standing tradition of the USO supporting and ente…

Help Make a Military Family's Tree Shine! 

Choose What Your Donation Buys Do you want to know exactly what your donation buys? You can purchase items on Amazon and have them shipped …

Chef Irvine and Sodexo Cook for Troops at USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda 

Thanks to Chef Robert Irvine and Sodexo USA for cooking a meal for our service members and their families at the USO Warrior and Family Cen…

The O'Day & Orioles' Barbecue for the Troops 

Thank you to Elizabeth Prann O'Day, Darren O'Day and the Baltimore Orioles team for supporting our military members and their families with…

USO-Metro 2021 Holiday Programs 

Each holiday season, USO-Metro has the privilege of delivering warmth and festivity to our troops and their families on behalf of the Ameri…

NSF Indian Head USO Provides a Taste of Home 

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HRH Prince Harry, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden Visit the USO Warrior and Family Center 

A trio of VIPs stopped in at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to see how art therapy programs there were helpin…

FORT MEADE: CHEF ROBERT IRVINE SHARES HEALTH TIPS FOR MILITARY SPOUSES 

When celebrity chef Robert Irvine walked in the door at the Fort Meade USO Center on April 19, he was greeted by the screams and applause o…

Paul McQuillan Named Chairman of the Board of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore 

USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, the largest local regional USO chapter in the nation and a 501c3 military support nonprofit organ…

USO-Metro Announces 13th Annual Stars and Stripes Benefit for the Troops Presented by Live! Casino 

June 30, 2016 11:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time

A Celebration of Service 

President and CEO of USO-Metro, Elaine Rogers, celebrates 40 years serving our military and their families.

Your Local USO: A Tradition You Can Be Proud Of 

“Longest Sitting President in Washington”