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General officers from Romania and the United States shake hands.

Jan. 8, 2020

Hyten Visits Troops in Romania During USO Tour

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten joined other top officials and USO entertainers as they visited Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania.

April 8, 2019

USO spring tour entertains troops in Afghanistan

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Hundreds of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines currently deployed to Bagram and Kandahar airfields, Afghanistan, got a chance to meet celebrities and relax during two USO shows March 31 and April 1.

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, speaks during the USO Metropolitan Washington – Baltimore 37th Annual Awards Dinner, March 26, 2019, in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme saluted Medal of Honor recipients.

March 28, 2019

USO-Metro Recognizes Dunfords, Medal of Honor Recipients

The USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore honored Medal of Honor recipients at the organization’s annual gala and also honored Joint Chiefs Chairman Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford and Ellyn Dunford for their lifetime of support to the group.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Tripp, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, helps National Basketball Association Legend Richard “Rip” Hamilton, put on mission oriented protective posture gear during a USO tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 23, 2018.

April 24, 2018

USO Spring Tour performs for troops in Korea

The USO Spring Tour, hosted by U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul Selva Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff., visited Osan Air Base, April 23, bringing a day of comedy, cooking and sports to the U.S. troops. The tour brought comedian Jon Stewart, country music artist Craig Morgan, Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters Paige VanZant and Max Holloway, National Basketball Association Legend Richard “Rip” Hamilton and celebrity chef and talk show host Robert Irvine to the base to perform and express gratitude to U.S. military members and their families for their service and sacrifice in support of the joint force mission.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with NBA Legend Richard "Rip" Hamilton board a C-17 aircraft before departing on the annual Vice Chairman's USO Tour, April 20, 2018 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Comedian Jon Stewart, country music artist Craig Morgan, celebrity chef Robert Irvine, professional fighters Max Holloway and Paige VanZant, and NBA Legend Richard "Rip" Hamilton will join Gen. Selva on a tour across the world as they visit service members overseas to thank them for their service and sacrifice.

April 22, 2018

Vice Chairman’s 2018 USO Spring Tour Kicks Off

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Vice Chairman’s annual USO Spring Tour kicked off here today with a performance for service members and families assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing near Tokyo. The eight-day tour includes seven shows in six different countries to thank U.S. service members, civilians, and their families for their service and sacrifice.

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford listens to music in a crowd of service members.

Dec. 26, 2017

Chairman’s USO Holiday Tour Entertains Troops in Afghanistan, Iraq

Q-WEST, Iraq — “We could not bring you home for Christmas, so we decided to bring a little bit of home to you,” Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told service members stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

A Medal of Honor recipient kneels at a memorial.

Dec. 24, 2017

Medal of Honor Recipient Celebrates Christmas With Military Family

FORWARD OPERATING BASE FENTY, Afghanistan — Thanks to the 2017 USO Holiday Tour, retired Army Capt. Flo Groberg celebrated Christmas with his brothers- and sisters-in-arms at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan – returning as a symbol of bravery and resiliency.

Marines watch a USO show from the top of an F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Dec. 23, 2017

Chairman’s USO Tour Takes to Sea Aboard Aircraft Carrier Operating in Gulf

USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Persian Gulf — The 2017 USO Holiday Tour left al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates and flew 20 minutes to sovereign U.S. soil in the form of the 4.5-acre flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, underway in the Persian Gulf.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell shakes hands with a service member standing outside in a row of troops.

Dec. 22, 2017

Pence Visits U.S. Troops in Afghanistan; Chairman Continues USO Holiday Tour

AL-DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates — Vice President Mike Pence delivered America’s holiday wishes to service members in Afghanistan during an unannounced visit, while Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford brought the USO Holiday Tour to troops in the United Arab Emirates.