College Scholarships Offered

The Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Logistics Association, an organization affiliated with the Military, is pleased to offer ten $1,500 college tuition scholarships to:

-Dependents of military families - active-duty, reserves or retired (up to grade Captain/Commander).

-Dependents of military resale employees (parents work at Military Exchanges or Commissaries).

Click here to view application procedures and for more information.

Submission deadline is April 1, 2010.

Computer Sciences Corporation Renews Sponsorship

The USO of Hampton Roads is proud to announce that Computer Sciences Corporation has renewed their partnership in support of our mission to enhance the quality of life of the United States Armed Forces personnel and their families.

The USOHR recognizes CSC as an outstanding sponsor who understands the value, loyalty, diversity and strong work ethic of America’s military community. CSC is honored to include injured military veterans, separating active duty service members, National Guard members, Reservists and military spouses among their 92,000 employees around the globe.

CSC’s mission is to be a global leader in providing technology-enabled business solutions and services. With the broadest range of capabilities, CSC offers clients the solutions they need to manage complexity, focus on core businesses, collaborate with partners and clients, and improve operations. CSC makes it a point to understand their clients and provide experts with real-world experience to work with them. For 50 years, clients in industries and governments worldwide have trusted CSC with their business processes and information systems outsourcing, systems integration and consulting needs.

The USO of Hampton Roads and USO Central Virginia Host Annual Gala at Hampton Convention Center
Saturday, February 13, 2010

You're Invited!

Preparations are in full swing as the USO of Hampton Roads and USO Central Virginia prepare to celebrate our Gala and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Hampton Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia.

This year's theme is " A Patriotic Tribute Celebrating the Military Community"

The event includes a Silent Auction, Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Patriotic Tribute, Dessert and Entertainment.

Tickets for this spectacular celebration are $100/person (Civilian and Retired Military) and $50/person (Active Duty Military). Dress is Civilian Black Tie or Military Equivalent.

USO of Hampton Roads would like to thank this year’s Title Sponsor Northrop Grumman for their continued dedication to our Annual Auction and Gala.

Sponsorships and reservations are still being accepted and can be made by calling the USO of Hampton Roads at 757-764-5232.

Click here for RSVP form.

Click here for agenda.

USO of Central Virginia Richmond International Airport Center Opening Spring 2010

Click here to see article about the new center in the Richmond-Times Dispatch!

The newly chartered USO of Central Virginia in partnership with the Richmond Airport Authority has signed a lease agreement for a 1,200 square foot space located on the entrance floor level of the main terminal for the sight of a new USO Center. The space is currently vacant and once outfitted it will be able to offer a safe and comfortable atmosphere.

The Center which is planned to begin providing service in spring 2010 will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.   It is anticipated that 2,000-2,500 military personnel and family members will be served each month. 

Modeled on the airport centers in Hampton Roads, the new center at Richmond International Airport (RIC) will offer:

Information and Referral -- The link between traveling military members and their families with the local community providing accurate, up-to-date information about the local community. Community welcome packets, local travel brochures, cultural and entertainment event listings, hotel/motel/restaurant locations, and information on community services and programs will be made available.

Family Outreach -- The primary source of emergency assistance for travelers in need of lodging, transportation or food until appropriate military or community services are identified. The center will also offer Military Family Support groups a place to host meetings and activities to better serve and inform the military community. (Partnerships are anticipated with local veteran organizations such as the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Wounded Warrior Chapters to provide information and assistance.)

Quality of Life – A home away from home providing on-site computer services,  food and beverages, library services (books/magazines/newspapers/video games), toiletries, communication and children's needs.

Click here to see tenative floor plans for new center.

Heroes and Homecomings

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band will perform in concert at the Ferguson Center for the Arts Music and Theatre Hall.

The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. on March 13, 2010. This performance is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets will be available from the Ferguson Center starting Monday, February 15, 2010.

Note: Not a USOHR sponsored event, for informational purposes only.

Center of the Month
The USOHR's President, Bruce LaLonde, announced January's Center of the Month award was won by our Fort Eustis Center on Fort Eustis Army Post.

Center Director Mary Moyer was handed over a stuffed bear named Roosevelt (President Franklin D. Roosevelt is credited with initiating the creation of the USO in 1941) who carries a backpack notepad containing a personal note of “thanks” from the President to the Center of the Month's Director.

Congratulations to Mary and her hard working volunteer staff!

USOHR Throws Holiday Party for Military Families
Mike Granville
USOHR Staff Writer

While the weather outside was gray and cold, the mood inside Rockwell Hall was warm and festive. Holiday music was playing, clowns and other characters were entertaining and Santa was listening to children tell him what they wanted for Christmas.

Each year the USO of Hampton Roads (USOHR) throws an annual Holiday Party to kick off the holiday season and to honor our military members and their families. The location was Rockwell Hall on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) and thousands of our honored guests came by to say hello and enjoy some good food, fun and some holiday spirit. Title Sponsor Farm Fresh provided free food and drinks and other sponsors setup “elf stations” where our military guests could visit and get and a little gift or some candy.

The day started out with Michael Marie Taylor singing a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. USOHR President, Bruce LaLonde, then welcomed the crowd and acted as MC.  He kept the crowd entertained and informed while Commander Mike DeWitt, Executive Officer, JEBLCF and USOHR Chairman of the Board ADM. Hank Giffin thanked our military members for their dedication and sacrifices.

Susan Mayo, Vice President, Consumer Affairs and Public Relations, Farm Fresh Supermarkets presented the USO of Hampton Roads a check for $10,000 from Proctor and Gamble and thanked our military for their service. She also spent time with our guests even doing the Electric Slide dance with them!  Next the Miss Chesapeakes did a great holiday melody song and dance. Our DJ kept everyone in a dancing mood and held a Twist contest which was won by our own Libby Kendrick.  

The USO Mobile Canteen was also on hand to tape messages to loved ones overseas and there was a special area for military organizations to have their own holiday celebrations and then come out and enjoy the rest of the day with everyone else.

The USOHR staff had a wonderful time and if we had any doubt about our honored military guests they were quickly dismissed as many military families came up to us and thanked us for such a fun event. We would like to thank JEBLCFS for hosting the event and all our volunteers for helping make this year’s Party a great success.

Click here for more photos courtesy of
Rick Morris

The USO of Hampton Roads would also like to thank the following sponsors without whom we could not have put on this event:  Farm Fresh Supermarkets, USA Discounters, Langley Federal Credit Union, BAE Systems, Cox Communications, McDonalds, AT&T, Raytheon, Superpages.com, Centennial Communications, Northrop Grumman, Military Newspapers, Navy League, CSC, ERA Realtors, Pizza Hut, Courtyard Marriott, Towne Place Marriott, Lockheed Martin, GSS, GEICO, Planet Chiropractic, USAA, NEX, and Eagle 97.

Sorority Collects Items for the Troops
Josie Berry
USOHR Staff Writer

Recently the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated donated over 2,000 items for our troops overseas during their Virginia Community Service Luncheon at Crowne Plaza in Hampton.  

The items collected are much in need overseas and will be shipped directly to our troops or handed out to them while they are deploying from one of our Centers.

Thanks to Dr. Elva Williams Hunt, Chapter President and especially to Danielle Jeff May for collecting and coordinating with the USO of Hampton Roads.            

A Wonderful Gift on Veteran's Day
Our center at the Norfolk International Airport received a gift on Veteran's Day. Mary Lee, a Southwest Airline Representative (second from the right), stopped by the center to deliver a quilt. Not just any quilt; a quilt she crafted from recycled Southwest Airline uniforms.

Mary Lee wanted to show her appreciation for the work that USO continues to do and especially for the efforts of the centers’ director, Marie Bauckman and her volunteers.

USO of Hampton Roads
P.O. Box 7250
Hampton , Virginia 23666
Phone: (757) 764-5232
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