Veteran’s Day weekend is upon us and this is a good opportunity to tell you about USO’s new campaign – Every Moment Counts. This weekend the USO is inviting Americans to visit www.USOmoments.org to learn how they can take a moment to say thanks to our troops and give a moment to support them and their families.
There are many moments that we take for granted that are moments that are routinely missed by active duty troops, their families, our wounded, ill and injured troops, their caregivers, and families of the fallen. You know those moments: Graduations, weddings, the birth of a child, holidays, something as simple as Sunday dinner and so many more. It is more important than ever that we honor the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women and their families.
The USO is working hard every day to help make those connections and moments happen in a variety of ways. Through Every Moment Counts the USO are telling the stories of America’s troops and their families. You’ll see how these moments and stories have changed lives, inspired others and above all remind Americans of the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes…because Every Moment Counts.
You can visit USOmoments.org and “Take a Moment” to thank our troops and learn more about the challenges they and their families face, or “Give a Moment” by donating to the USO to help provide the resources that support troops and their families wherever they may be serving around the world. The smallest gestures – from mowing the lawn of a wounded warrior, babysitting for a military mom, or posting a photo of your loved one in uniform – all help create special everyday moments.
About the USO:
The USO (United Service Organizations) lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. They provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. They also provide critical support to those who need them the most, including forward-deployed troops and their families, wounded warriors and their families and the families of the fallen.
The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. They rely on the generosity of our volunteers and donors.
All Americans are encouraged to share and create moments for our troops and their families in their own communities by using #USOmoments on Facebook or Twitter and visiting USOmoments.org for more information.
My husband is a military man and we always stop at the USO at the airports when we travel. It’s a nice break and it’s wonderful that they have a place like that for traveling service men & women (and their families) to go and unwind, rest or grab a meal.
Our Service Men And Women do so much for our country and we probably have no idea. I feel so sad for those on active duty and away from home. These men and women give their life so we can be a free nation.
Every moment does count. My dh did 17 years and our youngest son is AF. The sacrifices that ALL our service men and women make is so great and so appreciated.
If you know ANYone that is serving, be sure to send them a HELLO and a thank you.
Because our freedom is not free, it is at the cost of many lives.
The USO is great organization that supports the troops and goodness knows they deserve all the support that they can get
the video brought tears to my eyes! idk what i would do if i had to give birth without me husband being there! I think this is a great service!
What a great organization! And a great reminder to take a minute to show some appreciation for our veterans.
This is such a great program because it is so important to thank our servicemen and women for the sacrifices that they make every single day to protect our freedom. Thank you for bringing awareness to this.
Sounds like a great organization. I will have to check them out and see what I can do in my area, thanks!
That is an awesome organization & I’ve never heard about it until now. Thank you for sharing!
My daughter’s school did a show for troops a few years ago and while the troops were entertained, the kids really loved doing it. Such a great organization!
They do so much for us, thanks so much for sharing the video. Very heartwarming
The USO is so very important. The work that is done for the troops and their families is so great. Thank you for this reminder. Sometimes we do forget and need a reminder just like this.
The USO is a great organization, a few dollars goes a long way in supporting what they do.
Army, Navy, Marine and National Guard family here, we salute all the men and women!
What a great organization. It is so important to support our service men and women every day, not just on Veteran’s Day!
I had no idea the USO provided those kind of services. Wow, how awesome was the video that he got to skype the birth of his child? That was wonderful.
My husband is Army so thanks for the post!
What a great campain. Keeping miltary familys connects has to be one of the toghest things to do
This is such a neat idea, I have not heard of it before. Perfect for sharing in time for Veteran’s Day. Thank you for sharing this information.
Even though I’m a Brit, I love this idea! What a fantastic campaign to be a part of.
Being active duty military I always stop by the USO’s at the airport whenever I travel. I have to say that they are really great. Thanks for bringing awareness to them.
I love this post! I am a military spouse and the USO has done some tremendous things for our family and the families where we’ve been stationed throughout my husband’s career. We are beyond grateful for the USO and I’m happy about this campaign. Thank you for sharing it.
This is wonderful. I’m going to share this on Twitter.
I love the USO. I come from a family of military men and my ex was career Navy.
As a woman currently in the Air Force, I have a big place in my heart for the USO. Their packages and good tidings kept me sane when I was deployed to Afghanistan during the holiday season.
Wow! What a great campaign! I will spread the word. Lets get them some donations! 🙂