Stories
Stories from USO Kansas
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For MilSpouses in Kansas, USO Coffee Connections are a Major Military Spouse Benefit
USO centers across the world aim to keep service members and military families connected. At USO Kansas, located on Fort Riley, this suppor…
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Transition program prepares Soldiers for life after service
“There’s a lot of opportunities for veterans out there because employers want veterans because of our leadership values (and) qualities of…
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Game Changer: Sharing childhood, making memories at family game night
The USO Fort Riley was filled with laughter July 21 as families shut off their electronics for some time together over board games at the U…
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Portraits capture love, memories for service members, families
Photographers captured still frames of service members and their families during USO Fort Riley’s Portraits of Love, a free event held at R…
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Education fair gives Soldiers options
Survey allows post community to refine event for future It wasn’t that long ago when retired Sgt. 1st Class David John found himself in the…
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Kids, teens reel in new memories at USO Fort Riley Fishing Derby
One-hundred kids and teens 5 to 15 years old participated in the annual USO Fort Riley Fishing Derby Aug. 20 at Moon Lake.
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No Dough Dinner a Winner
USO Fort Riley Victory Week 2017 No Dough Dinner had 991 attendees.
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Victory Fest enjoys largest turnout in decade
Eli Young Band, others headline day filled with music, festivities, fireworks “Where’s the power? The power is 100 years of service to our…
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Suicide Prevention Month focuses on recognizing stressors
September is Suicide Prevention Month at Fort Riley. This year, personnel involved in hosting events and training are focusing on recognizi…
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Falling Into Place
Preparations for this year’s Fall Apple Day fest near completion From apple pies to military rides and strengthening family ties, the free …
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Soldiers find ways to help with suicide prevention
Happiness Matters, an interactive venue, increases prevention awareness Staff and volunteers of USO Fort Riley hosted Army Community Servic…
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A Show of Support
Spc. Julio Jimmenez, 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, holds 1-year-old …
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Falling into place: Fall Fest safe, creative venue for families to connect
“Families can come out and network, get to meet one another and just do something that’s special for those families.” Erika Herrington, S…
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Kids find Halloween treats, not tricks, in trunks at Fort Riley
An early Halloween day snow did not stop more than a thousand trick-or-treaters from attending the annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 31 in the Com…
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Transitioning service members leave ready through workshop
The USO Pathfinders sponsored and organized the USO Readiness Workshop for transitioning Soldiers at the Fort Riley USO Oct. 27. The event …
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Volunteer Spotlight - SGT Davin Williams
November 3, 2017
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Gift the Gown event provides gifts that keep on giving
Donations arm military spouses, dependents with necessary attire PAYING IT FORWARD: About 79[sic] gowns went to a new home during Gift the …
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Get real about your transition out of service with USO Pathfinder
“I spent 19 of my 29 years of active duty service with the United States Army as a career counselor advising soldiers on their careers and …
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New Fort Riley team assists with transition to civilian life
Red, white and blue – that’s the theme of the office of the new transition program through the USO Fort Riley called RP/6, or Rally Point 6…
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Fort Riley staff, leaders cut ribbon to new transitioning program office
A red, white and blue ribbon tied between two poles sat in front of three flags as members of the Fort Riley community assembled Nov. 9 out…
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A Jolly Good Time
Families celebrate with almost 2 weeks of Jolly Days at USO Fort Riley Staff and volunteers of USO Fort Riley celebrated the holidays with …
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USO, celebrities bring holiday cheer to service members in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The USO continued their annual Holiday Tour for deployed service members with a Christmas Eve show Dec. 24, 2016. Kellie Pi…
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Finding calm fitness at USO Fort Riley
Two spouses teach yoga classes to share fitness, camaraderie Two Fort Riley spouses teach a free yoga class at 10:40 a.m. every Saturday at…
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USO GETS CHECK FROM K-STATE PHILANTHROPY 5K RUN-WALK
The $5,000 were raised during the Kansas State University Philanthropy Homecoming 5K Run-Walk that happened Oct. 16, 2016 at K-State. “The …
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Healthy relationships not trivial matter
True or False: Physical touching is not a way to communicate emotional love.Answer: FalseQuestion: The deepest human need is to feel ______…
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Smiles, play surround Family Game Night
Food, board games keep families plugged into each other Family members gathered outside USO Fort Riley for Unplugged Family Game Night Feb.…
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New USO Fort Riley director has vision
Retired major hopes to bring growth to agency’s programs “The USO, to me, is an organization that strongly believes in its mission to make …