Stories
Stories from USO Las Vegas
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Nellis Pool Party
Last week, the USO assisted in the grand opening of the family housing pool at Nellis AFB. Our volunteers were out in the 115 degree heat …
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Las Vegas Review-Journal raised $8,000 for USO Las Vegas
We are thrilled to announce that through our Military Appreciation Month Campaign, the Las Vegas Review-Journal raised $8,000 to USO Las Ve…
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Spotlight: USO Transition Services
You may not know it, but the USO is there for you after you leave the military too. USO Transition Services offer personalized support to …
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Recognition of Presidential Proportions
This week we were happy to announce that our very own Patty Mar Simmons is one of the volunteers nominated and selected for the Presidentia…
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USO Volunteer BBQ
Last week USO volunteers gathered for an appreciation BBQ held at Centennial Hills Park. Many stories were shared and plenty of laughs wer…
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Operation: Doughnut Drop
One of the more popular programs here at USO Las Vegas is Operation: Doughnut Drop, a simple, weekly event that allows us to say thanks. S…
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April Honor Flights
One of the great parts of having a USO center in an airport, is being able to be a part of the Honor Flights that travel through. One of ou…
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Take Your Kids to Work Day
Last Thursday, USO Las Vegas took part in Take Your Kids to Work Day at Creech AFB. This national event takes place nation-wide and is a c…
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USO Las Vegas Military Appreciation Month Campaign!
In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, USO Las Vegas is asking all Southern Nevadans to join us in honoring our military neighbo…
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Honor Flight Sendoff and Welcome Home
This past Friday we had the honor of sending off 28 WWII and Korean War Veterans to DC to visit their monuments and take in the rest of the…
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USO Through the Years
One of our amazing USO Las Vegas guests was able to bring a USO shirt that her husband picked up during a 2002 Holiday Tour. It is great to…
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Supporting our British RAF Family
With the world becoming more and more intertwined and countries working together for a common goal, we are fortunate to have members of the…
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A USO Las Vegas Love Story
You never know where you will find the right person for you. For USO Las Vegas volunteers Andy Liermann and Lucia Quaranta it happened to b…
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Entertaiment Opportunities are Endless in Las Vegas
Are you a local active duty, guard, or reservist and not on our email distribution list? You’re in the Entertainment Capital of the World …
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USO Las Vegas: A Melting Pot of People
As you might imagine, being a USO center in Las Vegas opens our doors to many people from many countries all around the world. Recently, we…
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Ultimate Software and Clean the World Donate 8,000+ Kid Care Packages
This past Friday, USO Las Vegas became the recepient of a HUGE amount of care packages that will be used here locally for military kids. E…
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A Day at The High Roller for Creech Spouses
Services members aren’t the only ones effected by military life, military spouses also make sacrifices to support their loved ones and our …
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A New Pup in Town
The mental and physical benefits of therapy dogs have been well documented: from lowering blood pressure, lessing feelings of depression, a…
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Donate to USO Las Vegas during Nevada's Big Give Campaign!
On March 23, 2017, join thousands of Nevadans in supporting your favorite organization, USO Las Vegas!
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Las Vegas USO supports troops, families through transition
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada – The United Service Organization of Las Vegas at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, has a mission to keep servi…
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USO Las Vegas Program Helping our Service Members
I met Raymond, a 20 year Air Force Veteran at a job fair where he was actively seeking employment. After explaining the USO Las Vegas Trans…
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USO Las Vegas raises $27,683 during Military Appreciation Month Campaign
Local USO Las Vegas Sponsors Hudson Group, Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill, R.E.D. Tavern Group, Liquor Library, Sam’s Clubs, Chrysler Chapma…
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USO Las Vegas Awarded 2015 Top Medium Size USO Center
USO Las Vegas was awarded the Top Center honor in the Top Medium Size category at this year’s TellUSO Awards ceremony honoring USO centers …