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USO Marks 85 Years Supporting US Troops

The News

The USO is marking its 85th anniversary. CEO Michael Linnington stated that the organization has expanded beyond its World War II origins and now operates 260 locations worldwide, providing deployed service members with connectivity, comfort, and entertainment. The USO relies heavily on public donations and volunteer entertainers. Linnington discussed these operations on Bloomberg This Weekend.

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Why it matters

USO provides comfort and entertainment to deployed troops.

Evidence

USO has expanded far beyond its World War II roots.

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USO strengthens ties to home for deployed service members.

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  • USO provides comfort and entertainment to deployed troops.
  • Volunteer-driven efforts demonstrate altruistic support.

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USO CEO Michael Linnington says the organization has expanded far beyond its World War II roots, operating at 260 locations worldwide to provide deployed service members with connectivity, comfort and entertainment while strengthening ties to home.

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USO strengthens ties to home for deployed service members.

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USO has expanded far beyond its World War II roots.

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USO operates at 260 locations worldwide.

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USO provides deployed service members with connectivity, comfort and entertainment.

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Michael Linnington explained USO's operations to Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini.

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USO is still largely funded by public donations and volunteer entertainers.

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