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Stories from USO of North Carolina
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USO of North Carolina Board of Directors announces new president and CEO, James Whaley
Military veteran and former fortune 500 company executive assumes lead of military-focused nonprofit
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Patriots' Outpost connects those who serve to family, home and country at Wyndham Championship
Each year at the Wyndham Championship, veterans, service members and their families gather for refreshments and shade at the Patriots’ Outp…
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11 Years as the Force Behind the Forces at Fort Bragg
On June 14, 2010, my very first day working at the USO of North Carolina, I walked into a small center located on the East side of Fort Bra…
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Beirut Memorial Ruck to honor 241 service members lost in the 1983 Beirut Bombing
Ruck to honor our nation’s fallen and strengthen those serving today
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Gold Star mother to run Marine Corps Marathon with Team USO of NC as part of 1,000-mile journey
Cathy Powers’ story is one of achievement, empowerment and resiliency. Powers, a Gold Star mother, is running 1,000 miles across the countr…
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New USO of North Carolina program addresses challenges of expecting military spouses
Expecting Spouse Reset to be hosted at Fort Bragg to help military spouses cope with challenges
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President's farewell message to USO of North Carolina partners and supporters
Over the last 10 years we have been on a journey together. Many of you have been on this journey, supporting us the entire time of my tenur…
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Harris Teeter’s Support Our Troops campaign carries special meaning to military connected employees
Harris Teeter’s Support Our Troops campaign is making a major impact on the lives of our service members and their families. Customers and …
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Operation Family Furlough: Deserving military families receive surprise vacations
During April, also known as the Month of the Military Child, the USO of North Carolina, Frontier Airlines, and Exploria Resorts teamed up t…
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Conference offers respite, support to military-connected caregivers
USO of North Carolina and Patriot Military Family Foundation host Caregiver’s Mini Conference in Charlotte
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Volunteer Voices: Susan Stepputtis
Volunteer Voices: Susan Stepputtis
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Volunteer Voices: Dwayne Gilroy
Dwayne Gilroy recently retired from the military, but his commitment to service hasn’t waned. As a USO of North Carolina Sandhills Area vol…
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Volunteer Voices: Denise Williams
To USO of North Carolina Triangle Area volunteer, Denise Williams, volunteering is a way to honor those who have served and sacrificed.
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Volunteer Voices: Margaret McKinney
To say that USO of North Carolina Piedmont Area volunteer, Margaret McKinney, is military connected is an understatement. McKinney’s family…
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USO of North Carolina and Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program partner to host Fort Bragg Transition Expo
Fort Bragg, N.C. – Fort Bragg area Service members, Veterans and their spouses will have a new opportunity to meet employers as they transi…
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USO of North Carolina hosts trap shooting fundraiser in support of military service members
Fayetteville, NC – The USO of North Carolina is hosting a trap shooting event March 22 – 23 at the Fort Bragg Clay Target Center in Spring …
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Western Governor's University working on scholarship with USO of NC
Military families make daily sacrifices for the nation’s safety. One college believes missing out on higher education shouldn’t be one of t…
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USO of North Carolina launches new program for military spouses
Support for military families is a critical component of military readiness. That is why the USO of North Carolina is launching Community C…
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Brig. Gen. Maureen K. LeBoeuf (Ret.) named USO of North Carolina board chair
First woman to head a U.S. Military Academy department takes on new role leading USO of North Carolina Board of Directors
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Carolina Panthers, Bank of America and USO of North Carolina surprise two deserving military service members with tickets to the Super Bowl
Army Col. Cristina Moore and Marine Corps Capt. John Inabinet are headed to the 2019 Super Bowl to see the New England Patriots take on the…
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Holidays for Heroes along North Carolina's coast
USO of North Carolina Coastal Area team announces holiday events connecting military service members to family, home and country
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USO of NC Celebrates Thanksgiving (Hours of Operation & More)
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the USO of North Carolina! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday.
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USO of North Carolina honored as 2018 top-rated nonprofit
GreatNonprofits.org award is based on positive online reviews
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Force Behind the Forces Power Lunch to engage business leaders in strengthening America’s service members and military families
Charlotte, N.C.– Thursday, November 8, 2018 the USO of North Carolina is hosting its second annual Force Behind the Forces Power Lunch. The…
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USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center brings service members, families together for the holidays
Jacksonville, NC - The holidays can be a time of separation for many military service members and their families. To help show our local se…
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Hurricane Florence updates from the USO of North Carolina
USO OF NC LOCATION CLOSURES AND OPERATIONS
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Vehicle Restored by Ft. Bragg Soldiers to Be Donated to USO of North Carolina for Statewide Services
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (August 29, 2018) - Military service members throughout North Carolina will benefit from a practically brand-new vehicle r…
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USO of North Carolina, USAA present Salute to Freedom Concert starring Maggie Rose
Patriotic, free to public concert to feature USO Show Troupe, Maggie Rose and celebrate those who serve
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USO of North Carolina to host 6th annual Boots on the Run 5K
Race honors those lost in the attacks on September 11, 2001 and supports those serving today
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Harris Teeter to Donate More Than $760,000 to USO of North Carolina Through Support Our Troops Campaign
Company Thanks Shoppers, Valued Associates for Generous Participation to Support North Carolina’s Military
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USO of North Carolina celebrates 10 years at Fort Bragg
Fayetteville, North Carolina - On July 25, 2008, the USO of North Carolina opened its first center in the Sandhills Area on Fort Bragg to s…
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Runner takes on Marine Corps Marathon to strengthen America’s service members
Running a marathon is not a challenge that many of us are willing to accept. But for Nicole Sager, a member of Harris Teeter’s social media…
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USO of North Carolina appoints Domtar Corp. executive to Board of Directors
Michael D. Garcia joins the USO of North Carolina Board of Directors to help strengthen our military
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Harris Teeter's Support Our Troops campaign strengthens service members and their families
John Falkenbury, President and CEO of the USO of North Carolina, talks about the impact of Harris Teeter’s Support Our Troops campaign taki…
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USO of North Carolina awarded $25,000 as part of Duke Energy Foundation workforce initiative
Duke Energy Foundation grant supports the USO of North Carolina’s Operation Exit Strategy program for military service members
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USO of NC celebrates the Army Birthday
John Falkenbury, president and CEO of the USO of North Carolina, and WBT - Charlotte’s News Talk share how the USO of NC is celebrating the…
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Ed Petkovich takes on The Fayetteville Challenge
Last year on March 25, 2017 Ed Petkovich, a retired Army veteran, found himself looking for landmarks and small businesses and taking selfi…
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Volunteer Voices: Cheryl Bare
Cheryl Bare was first introduced to the USO a few years ago while traveling to St. Louis with her Dad. As they were passing through the air…
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Volunteer Voices: Scott Lee
Scott Lee, an Air Force veteran originally from Gaston County, North Carolina, is committed to supporting service members that follow in hi…
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Volunteer Story: Alex Savidge
Alex Savidge, a former military spouse and a Blue Star Mother, is doing her part to give back by spending time in retirement volunteering w…
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USO of North Carolina programs director reflects on military childhood
I always thought my Dad was the coolest person in the world. From the moment I was born, he was my hero, my person. He was in his early 20’…
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Volunteer Voices: Don and Frank
Dynamic duo Frank and Don have been volunteering together at the USO of North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham International Airport center for mo…
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Volunteer Voices: Sara Ballard
The USO of North Carolina’s support for our nation’s service members is made possible with the help of nearly 800 volunteers. April 15-21 i…
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WGU North Carolina, USO of North Carolina Form Partnership
Agreement to benefit military service members and families seeking higher education and civilian careers
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USO of NC History: Volunteers at the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center have been making a difference since 1942
Volunteers are at the heart of the USO of North Carolina and allow our organization to strengthen America’s military service members by kee…
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USO of NC Pathfinder program client attends Super Bowl with USAA, Panthers player Christian McCaffrey
On February 4th, 2018, Ralph Waller and Richard “Travis” Loftis had the opportunity to attend Superbowl LII with the Carolina Panther’s own…
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USO of North Carolina opens new center at Raleigh Military Entrance Processing Station
The USO of North Carolina expands support for service members by opening its 11th location
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Cumberland Community Foundation supports Warrior Reset Program
Cumberland Community Foundation awards the USO of North Carolina $5,000 grant to support Warrior Reset
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Volunteering to connect New Bern’s service members to family, home and country
If you’ve heard about the USO of North Carolina working along our state’s coast to support military service members and their families, you…
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USO of NC rolling out to Irma disaster areas to help troops
MORRISVILLE (WTVD) – The United Service Organizations (USO) of North Carolina has a truck packed up and ready to roll out Thursday.
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Paradies Lagardère, USO of North Carolina join forces to support service members responding to Hurricane Harvey
Paradies Lagardère and USO of North Carolina send 8,000 hygiene kits to military members supporting disaster relief in Houston
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Media Advisory: USO of NC teams up with Operation Motorsport to engage ill, injured and wounded service members and veterans through motorsports opportunities
WHAT: Operation Motorsport is launching a new program for ill, injured and wounded service members and veterans transitioning from military…
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Wyndham Rewards, USO of NC, Wyndham Championship offer free military admission
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Wyndham Rewards, the USO of North Carolina (USO of NC) and the Wyndham Championship are proud to provide free admission…
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Strengthening America's Warriors with USO-NC President John Falkenbury
Transformation Life Radio - USO of North Carolina President and CEO John Falkenbury joined Sean Douglas for an episode of Transformation Li…
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NHL’s Bruins, USO of NC provide gift of hockey to deployed Fort Bragg troops
Drew Brooks, Fayetteville Observer - Fort Bragg soldiers who deployed to Afghanistan late last month did so carrying some unusual equipment.
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Trivia Day with the USO of NC
Good Day Charlotte, Fox 46 - Good Day Charlotte’s Page Fehling and Jason Harper test the knowledge of USO of North Carolina’s Piedmont Area…
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Red, White & True Blue: USO of North Carolina keeps families connected
Nancy Pardue, Cary Magazine - About 60 young Marines step into the bustle of RDU International Airport, lugging camouflage duffels and wipi…
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Volunteer Feature: Col. (Ret) Cleatus “Jack” Cox
Col. (Ret) Cleatus “Jack” Cox is a retired Vietnam, Korean War, and WWII Veteran, who serves three days a week at the USO of North Carolina…
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Harris Teeter and the USO of North Carolina team up to support military families
Harris Teeter and the USO of North Carolina to host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the USO of NC Charlotte Center for Harris Teeter’s new can…
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Bikes built for military families
DURHAM (WTVD) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina partnered with the USO of North Carolina Wednesday to assemble 81 bikes for mi…
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USO of NC provides leadership program for service members
Leadership training comes in many forms and on Tuesday more than 50 service members danced to develop communication skills.
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'Place to Escape': How the USO of North Carolina-Jacksonville Became A Special Needs Family's Oasis
JACKSONVILLE, North Carolina—The Geronimes were familiar with the USO. But it wasn’t until their youngest son, Austin, was born that they t…
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USO of North Carolina Delivers Birthday Cake Surprises to Single Service Members at Camp Lejeune
If you’re single and in the military, it’s easy to feel forgotten.
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Volunteer Story: Harry Fear
Our USO of North Carolina locations are staffed by an amazing group of nearly 800 volunteers. They have a wide range of backgrounds. Many a…
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Volunteer Story: Matt and Meg Segal
The USO of North Carolina has nearly 800 volunteers who aren’t paid for their time, but choose to help us achieve our mission. It’s Nationa…
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Volunteer Story: Dawn Preneveau
Dawn Preneveau lives near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC but the commute to Jacksonville doesn’t stop her from volunteering with…
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Volunteer Story: Fanown Ruff
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we wanted to take some time to recognize and highlight some of our amazing volunteers. The USO of North C…
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USO of NC, Jacksonville Celebrates 75 Years of Continuously Serving America’s Military
Jacksonville, NC (April 17, 2017) – On April 21 and 22, 2017, the United Service Organizations of North Carolina, Jacksonville Center will …
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‘It's Our Job to Take Care of Everything': USO of North Carolina Honor Support Team Helps Families of the Fallen in Transit
RALEIGH, North Carolina—They’re an invaluable resource at a military family’s worst moment.