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Stories from USO Okinawa
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USO Futenma Center Manager Celebrates 15 Years of Service with the USO
Camp Foster, OKINAWA, Japan. During his 15-year tenure with United Service Organizations (USO), William Stanley provided exemplary service …
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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight: Meet Melissa Esquivel Olivares
Name: Melissa Esquivel Olivares Position/Title: Field Program Managers Time worked at USO: 1.5 years Center/Office location: USO Camp Fo…
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AK Kogyo Continues to Enhance the Lives of U.S. Service Members and their Families with a Large Generous Contribution to USO Okinawa
Camp Foster, OKINAWA, Japan. Serving the military community since 2008, Eugene Boudreault, Owner and President, and Hawari Habrawi, General…
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USO Camp Schwab Opens Doors to New Center
Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan – For the last 46 years, USO Camp Schwab has proudly supported service members and their families stationed at …
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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight: Meet Yumi Sheridan
Name: Yumi Sheridan Position/Title: Administrative Assistant Time worked at USO: 1 year and 3 months Center/Office location: Okinawa Area…
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USO Kadena Cooks Up Their Dream Kitchen to Better Serve the Military Community
Kadena Air Base, OKINAWA, Japan. USO Kadena opens a new kitchen to create a welcoming space to connect service members and their families t…
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USO Schwab Hosts USO Okinawa Trek & Ryukyu Relay Challenge
Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan – More than 250 runners, hikers, and walkers accepted the challenge to complete the 2022 USO Okinawa Trek and R…
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USO Schwab Welcomes UDP Volunteer and Family
Camp Schwab, OKINAWA, Japan - USO Camp Schwab onboard around one hundred volunteers annually to their team, most of them deployed in Okinaw…
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AEC Continues Support of USO Okinawa
AEC Awards USO Okinawa Support For 51 Years
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Maria Paige, USO Schwab Center Manager is named Camp Schwab Spouse of the Year
USO Staff Spotlight – Maria Paige, USO Schwab Center Manager
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III MIG teaches USO staff rifle fundamentals
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Salvador Salinas, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group (MIG), and USO Camp Hansen staff memb…
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USO Okinawa Volunteer of the Year for 2021 selected
USO Okinawa is pleased to announce that Romaldo Vasquez Jr is the USO Okinawa Volunteer of the Year. USO staff from throughout the area cho…
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USO Okinawa Recognizes Service Members of the Year
Celebrating 50 years of honoring service members, USO Okinawa once again presented Service Member of the Year awards to outstanding members…
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USO Schwab Hosts "Ooey Gooey" Storytime with Schwab
Camp Schwab, OKINAWA, Japan – Thousands of miles away from home, Marines volunteer to promote literacy for military children. The USO Camp …
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USO MCAS Futenma Is Here to Stay - Center Opens After Renovation
1.17.20 Futenma, OKINAWA, Japan – USO MCAS Futenma is here to stay! The center completed an 18 -month renovation of its 12,000 sq ft center…
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USO CEO Dr. J.D. Crouch and Kristin Crouch attend Coffee Connection While Visiting Okinawa
12.20.2019 Kadena Air Base, OKINAWA, Japan – USO CEO and president J.D. Crouch and his wife Kristin who were visiting Okinawa on a regionwi…
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USO Okinawa Blasts Color and Fun for the 7th Annual 5K Run at Torii Beach
11.19.21 TORII STATION, OKINAWA, Japan – During the 7th Annual USO Okinawa Color Blast 5K Run, young and old alike ran through blasts of co…
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USO Hansen’s Annual Halloween Carnival brings Wonder to the Kin Community
11.7.2019 “Second Star to the Right and Straight on ‘til the Morning” Peter Pan, Hook, Tinker Bell and Wendy brought wonder and awe to the…
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The 2021 New Year’s Baby, Xiomara Oleana Pérez, Arrives Bringing Hope for the New Year!
No one was more excited for 2021 to arrive than USMC Staff Sergeant Paul Pérez and his wife Michelle Pérez! They were expecting the birth o…
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American Welfare & Works Association (AWWA) Beefs Up USO Kinser Indoor/Outdoor Kitchen Through Grant
Camp Kinser, OKINAWA, Japan – E.J. Schulz, President of the American Welfare & Works Association presented their August 2020 grant to Kayla…
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USO Okinawa has Cinco de Mayo Fun with Gary Sinise Foundation
May 7, 2020 Torii Station, OKINAWA, Japan. USO Okinawa centers continue to navigate the current global pandemic through innovative programm…
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USO Hansen Hosts First Ever Fleet Week!
USO Hansen hosted their first annual Kids Fleet Week on Thursday, June 27. Marines from 7th Communications Battalion, 5th Air Naval Gunfire…
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USO Okinawa Salutes Troops During Annual Gala
The USO Okinawa hosted the 48th Service Salute at the Kadena Enlisted Rocker Club on Saturday, May 18th. It is the biggest event USO Okinaw…
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USO center manager inspires those on Okinawa
USO Okinawa would like to thank Dr. Tamara Owens for her dedicated contributions to the USO and community as a center manager for the last …
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USO Okinawa names Fall 2018 Volunteer of the Quarter
Fall 2018 USO Okinawa Volunteer of the Quarter: Lance Corporal Samuel Isaac Jacksonwest
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That’s my dress!
Military ball season gives a chance for active duty members and spouses to dress up and show pride in their respective branch of service. W…
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Military Spouses Connect to Home and Each Other Through USO's Operation That's My Dress
“So much more than a dress.”
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USO Operation That's My Dress
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NFL players meet Marines on MCAS Futenma
Marines crowded the hangers to shake hands with NFL players during the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative July 25 on Marine Corps Air Stati…
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3 NFL Legends Salute U.S. Service Members on USO Tour to Japan
NFL legends Donnie Edwards, Tony Richardson and Amani Toomer traveled to Okinawa, Japan, this week to connect with American service members…
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USO Okinawa names 2018 summer volunteer of the quarter
2018 Summer volunteer of the quarter: Corporal Kevin Hernandez
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Remnants of Okinawa help connect service member to late grandfathers’
“We crossed the island fast, it was a cakewalk; when we turned south then all hell broke loose.”
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Kinser USO rocks the block | 3rd MLG Marines, Sailors, families enjoy the Kinser Block Party
CAMP KINSER, Okinawa, Japan – Camp Kinser United Service Organization volunteers teamed up with 3rd Marine Logistics Group to host the Kins…
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47th Annual Service Salute Gala
The USO held its annual Service Salute at the Butler Officers’ Club on Plaza Housing.
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USO Kinser Homecoming
USO Kinser welcomed home 300 CLR-35 Marines and Sailors from a 6-month deployment to Australia who were also supported by USO Pacific Exped…
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USO Okinawa names Spring 2018 Volunteer of the Quarter
Spring 2018 USO Okinawa Volunteer of the Quarter – Lance Corporal Susan Desjardins
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USO Volunteer of the Year Spring 2017
Congratulations to Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Gilboy for being awarded the USO’S 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award! His hard work and dedicati…
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Paying it Forward | Okinawa-based Marine uses past hardship to help motivate others
CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Lexus Martinez walks through the Camp Kinser Mess Hall with gusto that would make the casual observer th…
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CHUBB Insurance Japan makes One Million Yen Donation to USO Okinawa
Mr. Naoki Satoh, Military Segment Manager, Auto Department for CHUBB Insurance of Japan presents a generous donation to Phil VanEtten, USO …
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American Engineering Corporation makes 18K Donation to USO Okinawa
Scot Garner, General Manager of Construction for American Engineering Corporation, presented their 2018 Silver Sponsorship donation to Phil…
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Mediatti Broadband Communications makes $40K USO donation
Keith A. Kirkman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mediatti Broadband Communications Okinawa, presented their 2018 Sponsorship dona…
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3,000 Celebrations and Counting: USO Okinawa Delivers for Deployed Marine on his Birthday
Marine Staff Sgt. Dustin Johnson doesn’t think his birthday is a big deal, but his wife Melanie and the USO disagree.
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USO Operation Birthday Cake
Every military operation, whether strategic or humanitarian, has a goal. Air Force Staff Sergeant Stacy Buckley had the opportunity to see …
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USO Okinawa names Winter 2017 Volunteer of the Quarter
Winter 2017 USO Okinawa Volunteer of the Quarter – Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb
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Army Couple with Baby Born at 24 Weeks Reunites with Heidi Murkoff at USO Baby Shower
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia— When Mary Joyce Guinard signed up to attend the USO and What to Expect Foundation’s Special Delivery baby shower in …
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Camp Foster USO hosts Holiday Dinner
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Camp Foster USO hosted a holiday dinner for service members Dec. 28 at the USO.
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Camp Foster USO bring a taste of home to the military community with a Thanksgiving Dinner
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – The Camp Foster USO hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for service members and their families Nov. 21 at the USO ab…
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5th Annual USO Okinawa Color Blast 5K Fun Run hosted on Torii Station
TORII STATION, OKINAWA, Japan – – style=“margin: 0in 0in 10pt;”>Members of the military community participated in the 5th Annual USO Okinaw…
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USO Okinawa names Fall 2017 Volunteer of the Quarter
Winner: HM3 Corey Boyd Volunteer Location: USO Hansen Occupation/branch of service: 8404 Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, Field Medic…
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Kundalini Yoga now offered At Camp Foster USO
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A new Kundalini Yoga program is available for the military community at the Camp Foster USO.
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USO Foster gets major facelift, amenity boost
USO Camp Foster recently underwent a massive renovation of its 6,200 square foot facility and held a grand re-opening Aug. 30. USO Foster, …
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USO Foster Grand Re-Opening
U-S-O’s provide service members a place to relax and connect with their families worldwide. Lance Corporal Michael DeLoach tells us about a…
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Camp Foster USO reopens after renovations
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – The Camp Foster USO hosted a grand reopening ceremony after renovations were completed Aug. 30 aboard Camp Fo…
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Futenma USO hosts 6th MCAS Futenma English Discussion class party
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— The smell of fresh curry, baked goods and other food filled the air as Marines and local nationals brought th…
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Camp Foster Hosts Free Pancakes Every Friday
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Friday night for service members is a time for fun, relaxation and free pancakes, which is what Friday pancak…
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442nd Recognition Ceremony
USO Kinser recognized the 44nd club for the actions of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Lance Corporal Jonathan Pearson tells us more.
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USO Camp Hansen's Midnight Pancakes Program Gives Service Members a Safe, Tasty Way to Start the Weekend
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan– If you walk into USO Camp Hansen late on a Friday or Saturday night, chances are you’ll be greeted by the invi…
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Okinawan published in latest ‘Chicken Soup’ book
The Chicken Soup for the Soul book series has become a worldwide brand. With more than 250 titles, the series has sold more than 110 millio…
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Service Members Honored During 46th Annual Service Salute
Volunteering and helping your community can be very rewarding, whether it be the smiles on people’s faces, or the recognition you receive. …
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WWII Veteran Visits Okinawa
World War II Veteran, Donald Irwin, visited Okinawa 72 years after the Battle of Okinawa. He came to share his experiences with service mem…
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USO Volunteer of the Quarter Spring 2017
Staff Sergeant Ryan Gilboy
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Oki Island Update
The USO hosted a color run, volunteers from both the US military and the Japanese Air Self Defense Force work together on Operation Yuimaru…
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Trevor Romain visits Amelia Earhart students
On November 9th, motivational speaker and children’s book author Trevor Romain was at Amelia Earhart Intermediate School delivering his pow…
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Special Delivery
The What to Expect Foundation works with the USO to host a Special Delivery baby shower.
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2016 USO Kadena H2g0 5K
Service members and their families were given a chance to cool off at this year’s USO H2GO 5K. LCpl Takoune Norasingh takes us to Kadena Ai…
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Team Kadena welcomes USO tour party for meet and greet
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Miss America Betty Cantrell and other celebrities signed autographs and took pictures with Team Kadena members at …
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Status of Forces Agreement personnel celebrate new USO facility’s grand opening on Camp Kinser
OKINAWA, Japan - Smiles, laughs and the smell of barbecue filled the air while Status of Forces Agreement personnel attended the grand open…
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More than 700 runners get blasted at USO Okinawa's 2015 Color Blast
CAMP LESTER, Okinawa – A record-breaking 716 participants converged on Camp Lester for the 2015 USO Color Blast fun run Nov. 21, marking th…
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Sesame Street, USO host transition show
CAMP FOSTER, Japan - United Services Organization Experience and “Sesame Street” hosted a live show for service members and their children …
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USO Okinawa kicks off first of three fun runs for 2015
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – More than 600 people came out when USO Kadena hosted the 2015 H2gO Water 5K fun run on August 1st, kicking off the…
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Vice president's wife caps Asian trip with Kadena block party
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, capped her four-country tour of Asia at a block party Thursday for s…
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USO takes volunteers to Peace Memorial Park
ITOMAN CITY, Japan – United Service Organizations, Okinawa treated its volunteers to a tour of Peace Memorial Park June 27, in Itoman City…
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USO aboard MCAS Futenma raises morale
OKINAWA, Japan - Aboard the Marine Corps Air Station on the island of Okinawa, Japan, one man strives to give back to a community he once s…
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USO provides support to deployed Marines on Okinawa
OKINAWA, Japan - Okinawa is the primary deployment destination for the 3d Marine Regiment of the United States, according to the official w…
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Marines, Okinawa residents share traditions during USO Easter celebration
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – Camp Schwab opened its gates for Henoko and Nago City residents to experience Easter traditions with service…
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USO celebrates 74th birthday with 2015 Super Bowl party
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan — Marines and sailors shout with joy or yell in agony at every big play on the TV screen. If their team scores,…