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USO Marks 85 Years Supporting US Troops

USO Marks 85 Years Supporting US Troops
Bloomberg Markets Saturday 04 July 2026, 16:35 UTC 1 min read
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Jul 4th, 2026 USO Marks 85 Years Supporting US Troops USO CEO Michael Linnington says the organization has expanded far beyond its World War II roots, operating at 260 locations worldwide to provide deployed service members with connectivity, comfort and entertainment while strengthening ties to home. Linnington also explained to Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini how the USO is still largely funded by public donations and volunteer entertainers.

Jul 4th, 2026 USO Marks 85 Years Supporting US Troops USO CEO Michael Linnington says the organization has expanded far beyond its World War II roots, operating at 260 locations worldwide to provide deployed service members with connectivity, comfort and entertainment while strengthening ties to home. Linnington also explained to Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini how the USO is still largely funded by public donations and volunteer entertainers. [Image text:] FUSOE www.uso.org .org GO A SDE USO,
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