USO
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | United Service Organizations |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
USO stands for United Service Organizations, a military term abbreviation also used in organizations.
Nonprofit organization that supports US service members and their families with airport lounges, entertainment tours, care packages and programs at bases worldwide. It is chartered by Congress but is not a government agency.
Example: We waited out a ten-hour layover in the USO lounge at the airport.
Usage notes
The USO was founded on February 4, 1941, bringing together several civilian groups at the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bob Hope headlined USO shows for troops for more than five decades. USO centers rely heavily on volunteers.
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