Established in 1941, the USO lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families through morale-boosting programs, including entertainment tours, free Internet and phone access, electronics, personal care items, and recreation services to troops in combat zones; a variety of family events;
and support to wounded, ill and injured service members and their families.
In 2014, USO centers served more than 7 million visitors at 146 centers around the world in 10 countries (including the U.S.) and 28 states; USO brought 102 entertainers 440 events over 54 tours in 17 countries and 33 states, entertaining 289,982 troops and military families; and managed over 50 national programs to support family strengthening, physical health, employment, and education for troops and families.