USO Brings New Mobile Kitchen Unit to Ohio to Support Camp James Garfield and other National Guard units, the Coast Guard and more
19 Julio 2024 - 11:07AM
The USO (United Service Organizations) announced the deployment of
its new mobile unit to Camp James Garfield (CJAG) in Ohio this
summer. The mobile unit is a fully functioning USO Center on wheels
with a kitchen, games, and activities to support traveling National
Guard units. The USO expects to support over 2,000 service members
in this one location for the next few months. “We are very
honored and privileged to have the USO here on Post during our
annual training periods this year. The USO is universally known by
soldiers as a place of comfort and refuge during deployments.
Having a USO presence here will be a force multiplier and aid
soldiers during their demanding training period,” said LTC Shaun
Robinson, Garrison Commander at CJAG. In addition to the
mobile unit at CJAG, the USO has plans to support a high tempo
season for Coast Guard District 9, based out of Cleveland, Ohio,
bringing programming to the area including:
- “Program in a Box” sent to select Coast Guard stations,
including gaming and activities for service members and their
families.
- Celebration and recognition of USCG’s 234th
birthday.
- Providing support from our USO Core Programs, including visits
from our USO Canine Program, USO Care Package Program and USO
Gaming.
“The USO is committed to supporting the men and women who serve
our country, and this mobile unit is just one way we can show our
appreciation for their sacrifices,” said Rebecca Parkes, USO
Regional President. “We are proud to bring this new capability to
Ohio for the summer and look forward to meeting and supporting the
brave men and women training there.
The USO mobile unit will be stationed at Camp James Garfield now
through July 28, 2024 and will offer a range of activities and
events. Military personnel, as well as their families, are invited
to stop by and experience the USO difference.
For other units looking for support, please contact
lsertich@uso.org or through the form here: Unit Support Request •
USO Ohio
About the USO: The USO is the leading
nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the well-being of the people
serving in America's military and their families. Since 1941, the
USO has been by the side of service members throughout their
military service. Impactful support is provided through our 250+
locations around the world, a robust care package delivery program,
global entertainment, military spouse and youth programming, and
much more, all made possible by donors, corporate partners,
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Tess Fegan
USO
tfegan@uso.org