members and their families in an award-winning
lounge. The Liberty Station Center houses the
organization’s executive and programming staff
and offers free services to all active duty military
personnel and their families throughout the San
Diego area and onboard military installations
by utilizing USO San Diego’s new Sprinter. This
new USO San Diego Mobile Initiative provides a
fully-integrated mobile program that empowers
us to actively deliver our vital services directly to
military members and families where they live in
our community.
Neil Ash Airport Center
than 253,000 active military members and their families,
served more than 31,000 meals and provided more than
5,500 toys to deserving children of our service members.
The organization’s 1,200+ volunteers showed their loving
care by donating more than 52,000 hours, continuing
the commitment to strengthen America’s military service
members by keeping them connected to family, home and
country, throughout their service to the nation
USO San Diego operates four centers, the Neil Ash Airport
Center, the Liberty Station Center, the Downtown Distribution
Center and the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
location. All USO San Diego facilities are equipped with
quality programming, lounge areas and amenities that
provide relaxation, comfort and support. Their Airport Center
is the largest of its
kind in the world
and supports
traveling service
In addition, last year USO San Diego supported
our Military at the Border with food and supplies;
In January 2019, we supported our Coast Guard
with food and supplies during the Government
shut down.
On Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the San Diego
Marriott Marquis and Marina, USO San Diego will
hold its 78th Annual Stars and Stripes Gala:
Stand Up for Liberty. The Gala, themed “Stand
Up for Liberty,” will support our military by raising
funds for local active duty military and their
families. The event will celebrate businessman
and philanthropist, Ernest Rady, and Film & TV
star and military advocate, Gary Sinise. Co-
Chairs of the event include Hélène and George
Gould, Reena and Sam Horowitz, Arlene
and Richard Esgate, Jeanne
Jones and Stephanie Brown.
Entertainment will be provided
by Las Vegas headliner Frankie
Moreno and his nine-piece band
and Joe Everson, Painter, TV
artist and singer.
USO San Diego Mobile Initiative Sprinter
Liberty Station Center
The USO San Diego is not part
of the federal government.
A congressionally chartered,
private organization, the
USO relies on the generosity
of individuals, organizations
and corporations to support
its activities, and is powered
by a family of volunteers to
accomplish our mission of
connection. To learn more,
visit USO San Diego at
www.usosandiego.org.
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