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Stories from USO Hawaii
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Volunteer Appreciation Day 2024
The USO Hawaii recently held its annual volunteer appreciation day, an event dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of its dedi…
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USO Hawaii Volunteer of the Quarter - Trevor Colclasure
Congratulations, Trevor Colclasure! We are pleased to announce that Trevor has been selected as the USO Hawaii Volunteer of the Quarter for…
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USO Schofield Barracks Kid's Time: Building Community for Preschoolers and Parents
The USO Schofield Barracks launched a new program last September called Kid’s Time, aimed at providing preschool-aged children and their pa…
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A successful Q&A MVP event with Danny Trejo!
Fort Shafter USO Center was honored to host the famous (some would say infamous) actor Danny Trejo for a live on-line Question and Answer s…
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Volunteer of the Quarter for 2023
Congratulations Nate Hawkins! We are pleased to announce Nate has been selected as USO Hawaii Volunteer of the Quarter for Q4 2023!
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Revamped and Rejuvenated: The Reopening of the USO Center at Schofield Barracks!
The USO Schofield Barracks center recently reopened after undergoing an extensive 21-day renovation, showcasing its new look and enhanced f…
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Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a special occasion that recognizes and honors the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by the s…
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Volunteer Appreciation Day 2023
USO Hawaii recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Day during National Volunteer Week. The event was held at the Mangiamo Restaurant in H…
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Re-Opening of the USO Center Fort Shafter Honolulu
The USO Center at Fort Shafter Honolulu is a place where Service Members and their families can find support, connect with others, and feel…
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Volunteer of the Quarter for 2023
Congratulations to Joshua Glock! We are pleased to announce Joshua Glock as USO Hawaii Volunteer of the Quarter for Q1 2023!
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Valentine's Day Pet Event
USO understands that a pet can be both a comforting companion and an emotional support, especially for Military families that frequently mo…
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Storybook Pumpkin Patch Contest
USO Hawaii supported Mokapu Elementary Reading Literacy Week as part of the Bob Hope Reading Legacy Program. The Storybook Pumpkin Patch Co…
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Volunteer of the Quarter for 2022
Congratulations to Hassan Jalloh! We are pleased to announce Hassan as USO Hawaii Volunteer of the Quarter for Q4 2022! Our appreciation go…
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Volunteer of the Quarter for 2022 - Manuela Gonzalez
Congratulations to Manuela Gonzalez! We are pleased to announce Manuela as the USO Hawaii Volunteer of the Quarter! We are proud of her co…
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The USO Baby Showers - Special Delivery 2022
The USO Hawaii hosted “Special Delivery” baby showers, co-hosted by Heidi Murkoff, author of the What to Expect When You’re Expecting serie…
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2022 Volunteer Appreciation Day
National Volunteer Week is celebrated every year to recognize the contributions of our volunteers. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the…
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Volunteer of the Quarter for 2022
Congratulations to Lilly Robbins! Lilly has been selected as our Volunteer of the Quarter for 2022! We are proud of Lilly’s commitment and …
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JBPHH - Troop Movement Support
Did you know Hawaii is the headquarters of the United States Pacific Command? On our tiny island of Oahu, we have the Army, Navy, Marine Co…
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USO JBPHH- Halfway, the start to an End.
That is how our Families view the milestone that is a halfway point during deployments. It is a pivotal moment of relief and excitement for…
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USO Hawaii Volunteer Appreciation Event 2021
For 80 years, the USO has been one of the nation’s leading organizations to serve the men and women in the U.S. military and their families…
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JBPHH - U.S.S. Springfield Halfway Movie Night Sparks Trend...
USO Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) adapts to shifting social distancing restrictions to provide much-needed socialization for famil…
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USO JBPHH - Community Pride Walk 2021
USO JBPHH celebrated Pride Month 2021 with a community walk to bring celebration and visibility to the Hawaii LGBTQ+ military community. Pr…
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USO Schofield Celebrates Military Member's Birthdays
USO Schofield and other USO Hawaii centers are very active in bringing birthday joy to numerous service members in the Schofield Barracks a…
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Why a Volunteer Opportunity with USO Hawaii Helps This Veteran Support Young Service Members
For service members, the call to serve can come at different times from an array of inspirations. For USO volunteer Lyle Apo, the call came…
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USO Honolulu Reopens Newly Remolded Center
With its history dating back to October 1941, USO Hawaii has seen many transformations over its 80-year history in the island state. From …
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JBPHH- USS John Paul Johns - From Goodbye’s to Hello’s
A force to be reckoned with, the United States Ship (USS) missile destroyer carries the name of American Revolutionary War Naval Captain Jo…
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JBPHH - Our Unsung Heroes of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation hard and, thus, the island of Hawaii. In 2020 our tiny island of Oahu had over 19,000 cases. It stoppe…
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Holiday Candy Grams from USO Schofield Connect Families and Service Members at U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii
This year’s holiday season looked a little different due to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. USO Schofield made it a priority to spread…
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Christmas Brings a Special Visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch to USO Schofield!
That Grinch is a mean one until he visited all the good boys and girls of Hawaii. His heart grew three times larger on Christmas Eve when h…
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USO Hawaii Welcomes the USO MVP Series
During this time of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, the USO has stepped up to keep the Entertainment options continuing for Service Memb…
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USO Schofield Hosts Last Virtual Spouses Coffee Connection of 2020
Being a military spouse isn’t easy. Trying to make new connections every 2-3 years is an all too familiar routine for many spouses of acti…
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USO Hawaii Hosts Virtual Special Delivery
For the 6th year, USO Hawaii has brought Special Delivery to the Military Moms of Oahu. In 2020, the USO adapted the Baby Shower event to a…
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West Point Cadet Receives a USO and Aloha Send-Off to College
Starting college can be a nerve-wracking experience. Moving somewhere unfamiliar, making friends, learning new skills – it’s a lot to take …
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USO Schofield Supports Soldiers & Families with Disney Movie Grab & Go Program
The USO’s close relationship with military commands allows us to support the emergent needs of our Armed Forces. With the scale and reach o…
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USO Hawaii Spreads Holiday Cheer!
As our service members and military families work tirelessly and make daily sacrifices, even the smallest reminder of home can have a huge …
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The Home Depot Foundation Helps Upgrade USO Hawaii Lounge for Service Members and Families
The Home Depot Foundation partnered with USO Hawaii to add a touch of home to the new USO Honolulu Military Entrance Processing Station (ME…
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Chef Robert Irvine visits Service Members during Meet & Greet
USO Hawaii welcomed celebrity chef and TV host Robert Irvine to USO Schofield Barracks for a meet and greet. Over 100 service members and t…
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Heidi Murkoff Visits Military Moms and Dads To-Be During Special Delivery Visit to USO Hawaiil
USO Hawaii celebrates new and expecting moms with the USO Special Delivery tour, made possible by our incredible partnership with Heidi Mur…
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USO Hawaii Announces the 2019 Salute to Service Honorees and the USO Hawaii Volunteer of the Year
USO Hawaii is proud to announce our 2019 Volunteer of the Year and six service members selected as Service Member of the Year. Honorees we…
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USO Hawaii Announces Fall 2019 Volunteers of the Quarter
USO Hawaii Introduces the Fall 2019 USO Volunteers of the Quarter Air Force Veteran, Lyle Apo | USO Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii …
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USO Hawaii Hosts Meet and Greet for NBA & WNBA Legends
USO Hawaii had the honor of hosting WNBA legends Ray Allen, Roy Hibbert, Kevin Ollie, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, and Naismith Memorial Basket…
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Connections for Military Spouses
The life of a military spouse is full of fresh starts and new beginnings. A “fresh start” can sound promising, but also comes with challeng…
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Delta Air Lines Delivers USO Hawaii Y.U.M.M. to USS Port Royal Sailors
USO Hawaii and Delta Air Lines partnered to provide a little touch of home to the crew of the USS Port Royal. As a way to show their apprec…
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USO Hawaii Celebrates Month of the Military Child!
USO Hawaii celebrated Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with our very own ti…
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USO Hawaii Recognizes our Volunteers, The Force Behind the Forces!
USO Hawaii hosted our 2nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Event on Saturday, April 6, at the USS Missouri honoring and recognizing our outstan…
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USO PTA Delivers a Special Operation Birthday Cake
USO in Hawaii offers a unique program that allows families to celebrate their service members birthday’s from an ocean away. USO PTA had th…
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We Bring the Y.U.M.M.
USO Hawaii launched a new program, Y.U.M.M. (Your USO Mobile Meal) in March of 2019 in order to reach more service members stationed on Oa…
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Tribute to the Troops at the Polynesian Cultural Center
On Saturday, March 2nd, USO Hawaii hosted the 2nd annual Tribute to the Troops at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Over 6,000 guests, includ…
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Military Appreciation Day at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii
December may bring cold and snow to other locations around the world, but here in Hawaii, we’re still having fun in the sun! On Saturday, D…
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USO Hawaii 2018 Service Salute Gala
On October 20, 2018, USO Hawaii honored 6 service members from the United States Armed Forces and the USO Hawaii volunteer of the year. The…
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Service Members of the Year Announced
USO Hawaii is proud to announce the six service men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for their outstanding professional achievements, lea…
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USO Honolulu Welcomes Newly Graduated Physicians
USO Honolulu welcomed 60 new physicians graduates to Hawaii with a special event! Every year on June 1st, newly graduated physicians arriv…
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USO Honolulu Welcomes Army ROTC
USO Honolulu was the first stop for thirty-five Army Cadets representing 21 different ROTC programs on the mainland. For most of these you…
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Flex 4 Forces Campaign
Join in as a Force Behind the Forces this patriotic season—May 1 through July 4— by striking a bicep flex in support of our nation’s milita…
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Books, Bears, and Brunch for our Military Children
USO Hawaii celebrated the Month of the Military Child with books, bears, and brunch. Children of active duty military families came to USO …
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USO Hawaii Announces Spring 2018 Volunteers of the Quarter
USO Hawaii Introduces the USO Volunteers of the Quarter for Spring 2018.Air Force Spouse, Bianca Ramos | USO Hawaii, Hawaii | PAC Region Bi…
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We Remeber WWII Vet, PVT John Tillman
Since our inception in 1941, the USO has been with our military every step of the way. Friday, April 6, 2018, PVT John Merrill Tillman, Uni…
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USO JBPHH Volunteer reaches 3,920 Volunteer Hours and Counting!
At USO JBPHH, we are a Force Behind the Forces and our volunteers play a special role in serving those who serve. During National Volunteer…
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Supporting Troops, Day or Night
Over the past 2 weeks, the USO JBPHH volunteers showed what it means to Be The Force. They reported at all hours of the night and stayed un…
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Welcome Home USS Hopper!
On Friday, February 9th the USS Hopper (DDG-70) pulled into port at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to a crowd of excited family and friends…
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USO Honolulu Pancake Crew
Every Thursday at USO Honolulu our wonderful volunteers prepare pancakes for our service members and their families whether they are just a…
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Operation Birthday Cake Is Under Way!
No matter how old you are, it’s always nice to feel special on your birthday. USO JBPHH had the privilege of delivering birthday cakes to t…
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USO Schofield Keeping Families United Through Reading
USO Schofield Barracks had their first United Through Reading recording yesterday! CPT Shawn Lee came in to video two book readings for his…
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Pearl Harbor Welcomes Another USS Missouri
When the USS Missouri completed it’s change of port on January 26, 2018 it was a unique moment for the U.S. Navy. The Virginia class fast a…
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Gabby Douglas Visits Schofield Barracks
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas visited USO Schofield Barracks on January 11, 2018. She spent time with service members and …
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USS Illinois Arrives at Pearl Harbor
The USS Illinois became the 5th Virginia-class submarine stationed at Pearl Harbor on November 22, 2017 following a homeport change from Gr…
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A Wet 'N' Wild Day for Military Families
Who says you can’t enjoy an entire day at the water park in December? If you live in Hawaii you can, courtesy of the USO! We rented out Wet…
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Pitch Perfect 3
The Bellas are back and touring with the USO in their newest movie Pitch Perfect 3. Dole Cannery theater in Honolulu provided USO Hawaii wi…
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Happy Holidays!
Service members and their families are no strangers to holiday travel, and USO Honolulu is here to help make it a little more comfortable. …
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USO Opens new center at Schofield Barracks!
Story and photos by Karen A. Iwamoto Staff Writer SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — USO Hawaii celebrated the grand opening of its newest center, here,…