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Dec. 18, 2023

Vice Chairman Completes USO Holidays Tour in Europe

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher Grady completed a weeklong USO tour, Dec. 17, after visiting military installations in Europe during six stops with six celebrity guests.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez and USO entertainers arrive at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington for the annual Vice Chairman’s USO Tour, March 1, 2020. Hyten, along with USO entertainers, will be visiting service members at various locations throughout the nation. This year’s entertainers include comedians Scott Armstrong and Matt Walsh, actor Brad Morris, country music band LoCash, MMA Fighter Illima-Lei Macfarlane and DJ J. Dayz.

March 4, 2020

Vice Chairman's 2020 USO Tour Kicks Off

The Vice Chairman’s annual USO tour kicked off yesterday with a performance for service members and their families stationed at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten greets the USO Talent at Joint Base Andrews before taking off for the Chairman's USO New Year's Tour 2020, on Jan. 5, 2020. Hyten hosted the Chairman's USO Tour on behalf of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley to bring Washington Nationals Aaron Barrett and Adam Eaton, comedians Scott Armstrong and Matt Walsh, actor Brad Morris, country music band LoCash, MMA Fighters Illima-Lei Macfarlane and Felice Herrig; and DJ J Dayz to show service members in the U.S. European area of responsibility that America remembers them and values their service.

Jan. 6, 2020

Chairman's 2020 USO New Year's Tour Kicks Off

The Chairman’s annual USO tour kicked off today with a performance for service members deployed to Romania. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten, USO President Dr. J.D. Crouch II, and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez are leading the tour, which includes stops in the U.S. European area of responsibility over the next few days.

Country music artist Craig Morgan and members of his band perform during a USO show at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, the first stop on the annual Vice Chairman’s USO Tour, March 30, 2019. Celebrity chef Robert Irvine, UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn, former UFC Middleweight champion Chris Weidman, professional mixed martal artist Felice Herrig, two-time MLB World Series champion Shane Victorino; and professional surfer Makua Rothman will join Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on a tour across the world as they visit service members overseas to thank them for their service and sacrifice.

March 31, 2019

Vice Chairman’s 2019 USO Tour Kicks Off

The vice chairman’s annual USO tour kicked off yesterday with a performance for service members and families stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with deployed soldiers in Poznan, Poland, Dec. 26, 2018. Dunford, along with USO entertainers, visited service members who are away from home during the holidays. This year’s entertainers include actors Milo Ventimiglia, Wilmer Valderrama, DJ J Dayz, Fittest Man on Earth Matt Fraser, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White, Country Music Singer Kellie Pickler, and comedian Jessiemae Peluso.

Dec. 27, 2018

Final stop for the Chairman's 2018 USO Holiday Tour

POZNAN, Poland -- Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, concludes his fifth USO holiday tour at Powidz, Poland, Dec. 26.Approximately 300 service members, deployed to

U.S. Sailors and members of a USO tour pose for a photo in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 23, 2018. The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Dec. 27, 2018

USS John C. Stennis Celebrates the Holidays with USO

ARABIAN GULF (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) celebrated the holidays with a USO tour holiday visit, Dec. 23.Some of the talent included Olympic gold medalist Shaun White,

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with deployed service members in Vaernes, Norway Dec. 21, 2018. Dunford, along with USO entertainers, visited service members who are away from home during the holidays at various locations. This year’s entertainers include "This is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia, NCIS star Wilmer Valderrama, DJ J Dayz, Three-time CrossFit Champion Matt Fraser, Olympian Shaun White, singer and television host Kellie Pickler, and comedian Jessiemae Peluso.

Dec. 21, 2018

Chairman's 2018 USO Holiday Tour Kicks Off

VAERNES, Norway -- The Chairman’s annual USO Holiday Tour kicked off tonight with a performance for Marines and Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment deployed to Værnes Air Station.