From the Archives
Nearly 70 years after USS Indianapolis tragedy, survivor tells his tale
Just past midnight July 30, 1945, two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine struck the USS Indianapolis with almost 1,200 people aboard.
USO opens in Guam’s Tumon tourist district
In another sure sign the military on Guam is growing and destined to become larger, the United Service Organizations on Thursday opened its newest location in the heart of the Pacific island’s Tumon tourist district.
Vietnam hero McClary shoots from hip in visit to Okinawa
The pancakes and sausages served at the Camp Hansen United Service Organizations’ Flapjack Fridays came with a helping of American hero last week.
Tug of war competition at Camp Page, 1959
Tug of war contest between the 226th Signal Company and the 1st Missile Battalion was won by the Missilemen. Hq. and Hq. Company was second and 19th Infantry third.
USO’s online programs prove popular with troops during coronavirus lockdowns
“I think we are busier now than before the pandemic,” Yokota USO manager Mardie Marqueze-Velasquez said Wednesday. “We can’t reach them physically, but we have great teams across the globe of volunteers and staff.”
'Band of Brothers' paratroopers, series actors to tour Pacific bases
Four cast members from the HBO series “Band of Brothers” and several paratroopers who inspired the book and television show will visit Pacific bases this month as part of a USO tour.
Myers says ‘hooah’ at Camp Casey USO show
The “hooahs” were loud and enthusiastic from several thousand troops who packed the Carey Fitness Center on Sunday for a United Service Organizations show that featured an appearance by Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers.