Stories

Halloween Frightful Fridays and Boo Bash 

USO Colorado had a super spoky October! We kicked off our ‘Frightful Fridays’ with a virtual pet costume contest, week 2 was our family Mon…

Kids in the Kitchen at Schriever SFB 

USO Colorado recently had the opportunity to get messy with more than 20 Space Force families on Schriever SFB. We hosted a Kids in the Kit…

USO Colorado Date Night- Minute to Wint it Couples Edition 

USO Colorado had a blast at our Date Night Minute to Win it Game Night! Military couples shared a delicious dinner, laughed, and connected.…

Heart Of Invictus Advanced Showing 

USO Colorado in Colorado Springs was excited to partner with Netflix on an advanced screening of the new Netflix series ‘Heart of Invictus’…

90th SF Cookout at FE Warren 

USO Colorado enjoyed supporting the hard-working Defenders of the 90th Security Forces Squadron at FE Warren. When leadership reached out l…

Christmas in July 

Merry Christmas in July! USO Colorado hosted a wonderful event to celebrate some holiday fun in the summer. We wrote letters to Santa, crea…

USO Colorado PRIDE Family Tie Dye Event 

USO Colorado hosted a PRIDE family tie dye event on Fort Carson last week. Families braved the severe weather to come to the center and mak…

USO Colorado observes Memorial Day 2023 

The USO Colorado center on Fort Carson observed Memorial Day, and the week leading up to the holiday, in a very special and meaningful way.…

USO Colorado Community Support 

Take a peak behind the scenes with USO Colorado at our Denver International Airport Center. Each week our dedicated volunteers restock the…

USO Colorado Spouse Day Gathering 

USO Colorado had a wonderful time celebrating Military Spouses Day on Fort Carson. The theme was ‘Finding Your Way as a Military Spouse’ an…

GoTeam Therapy dogs visit 

USO Colorado partnered with GoTeam Therapy Dogs to bring complete joy to the service members at the center on Fort Carson. This was the fir…

USMC Denver Support 

USO Colorado was happy to support the Denver area USMC Recruiters, Drill Sergeants, and recruits as they conducted their poolee weekend. We…

USO Colorado St. Patrick's Day Rocks 

USO Colorado with the help of the USO leprechaun, led service members and their families on a base-wide scavenger hunt to find golden rocks…

USO Colorado celebrates International Women's Day 

USO Colorado celebrated International Women’s Day with a empowering Women’s Social. Active-Duty members as well as spouses, volunteers and …

USO Colorado celebrates Dr Suess/ Read Across America Day 

USO Colorado had such a fun time celebrating Dr Suess Day on Fort Carson. We welcomed little ones to big ones to join us for storytime, Hop…

USO Colorado Spades Tournament 

Before you sit down, know how to shuffle, and bid your hands! Laughter and setting the opposing team ruled the day as service members enjoy…

USO Colorado Superbowl Party 

USO Colorado enjoyed hosting service members and families on Fort Carson for the big game! Guests had great food and atmosphere to watch Su…

Canvas Credit Union Serves Lunch at Fort Carson 

USO Colorado was excited to partner locally with employees from Canvas Credit Union to come serve our weekly Fueling the Forces Lunch on Fo…

Ball Corporation Donation 

This holiday season brought more than 2500 service and family members weekly to USO Colorado Denver International Airport (DIA) USO Center.…

USO Colorado Center on Fort Carson 

Our newly remodeled center at Ft. Carson could not have opened at a better time. The holiday season tends to bring families together, but …

244th Engineer Support 

When 244th Engineer Vertical Construction Company deployed in 2020, to austere locations, they were met with adversity at every turn and of…

Coca-Cola supports USO Colorado 

USO Colorado Advisory Board member and Swire Coca-Cola employee, Jenifer Freeman, rallied her teammates, from Cheyenne WY to Glenwood Sprin…

USO Colorado House Of Horrors 

It really does take a force to #BeTheForce! USO Volunteers and BOSS soldiers came together to set up our first USO Colorado House of Horror…

Deployment Support for 59th MP's 

USO Colorado was there to support roughly 160 deploying service members from the 59th MP Battalion on Fort Carson. We enjoyed putting toget…

Teddy Bear Club Bear Hunt 

We’re going on a bear hunt…. We’re going to catch a big one! USO Colorado had the best time with our pre school aged friends at our August …

USO Colorado accepts check from Swire CocaCola at Colorado Rapids Game 

USO Colorado Executive Director Linda Mays and Volunteer, Dave Nole, had the honor of attending Colorado Rapids Military Appreciation Game …

USO Colorado at the 302nd Airlift Wing Group Reserve Day 

USO Colorado and the Colorado Sprinter partnered to support the 302nd Airlift Wing Reserve Group Family Day, on Peterson SFB in Colorado Sp…

2-1 CAV Spur Ride BBQ 

The hard-working troops of 2-1 CAV on Fort Carson recently completed the 2-day rigorous physical and mental tests of a Spur Ride. The ride …

April 2022 Month of the Military Child 

USO Colorado had such a fun time celebrating Month of the Military Child this year! During April, we hosted 12 events to honor, support and…

Spring 2022 Troop Movement 

Fort Carson is experiencing quite a bit of troop movement currently and USO Colorado is there to support. With 1st Brigade coming back from…

USO Colorado Teddy Bear Club Valentine Tea Party 

USO Colorado hosted our first Teddy Bear Club event, a special program meant just for 3–5-year-old kiddos. Our kickoff event for the progra…

USO Colorado Supports National Guard CERFP Training Exercise 

USO Colorado supported the 200 Colorado National Guard Soldiers and Airmen training over the weekend at the West Metro Fire Training Center…

USO Colorado Presents Virtual Couples Game Night 

USO Colorado’s Virtual Couples Game Night Series brought eleven military couples together from across Colorado and Wyoming as they competed…

USO Colorado Thanks-a-Bunch Food Truck Lunch 

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and unrest, our military service members have answered the call to serve and protect. The USO …

USO Colorado Family Feud Fridays 

As we continue to connect virtually with our military members and their families, USO Colorado’s team started a social media game we call “…

#USOHolidays Buckets of Fun 

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made this summer a very different experience for military kids and their parents. Recognizing that, we wa…

"Foodie Fridays" Recipes 

Foodie Friday In this three week series, we shared a new recipe we’re making at home during social distancing on social media. Here’s our d…

USO Summer Fun Challenge 2020 

This week we challenged military families to have some summer fun together in a creative, social distancing approved event we called the US…

Military Families Play Virtual “Bingo!” with the USO! 

On Thursday, nearly 120 service members, their spouses and military kids joined us online for an exciting virtual bingo night. Each family …

Crafters Make Patriotic String Art with the USO 

One positive thing that’s come from the COVID-19 pandemic is the opportunity to try new things. For our craft along program participants, t…

Wizards, Witches, and Muggles Celebrated Harry Potter’s Birthday with the USO on July 31st 

Many of us have celebrated birthdays in new ways this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and even more have been re-reading and re-watc…

Out of This World Drive-In Movie at Buckley 

A Saturday night at the drive-in movie theater may sound like a popular activity from days gone by, but with the ongoing pandemic’s social …

USO Denver Hosts Virtual Baby Shower for Military Moms 

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt celebrations of major life events like baby showers for new military moms, who are stationed far…

5 Ways You're Making A Difference 

As the COVID-19 outbreak emerged and evolved, USO Denver quickly pivoted resources across our area to care for military members and their f…

USO Denver is Back at DEN! 

“Hello, is it me you’re looking for?” USO Denver’s team focused on final touches before our scheduled reopening at our Airport Center. The…

Virtual Texas Hold’em Tournament 

Trust everyone, but always cut the cards! Our Virtual Texas Hold’em tournament on Wednesday brought together eleven military players eager …

USO Father’s Day Scavenger Hunt at FE Warren AFB 

Finding the best place to go imaginary fishing, playing a game of leapfrog and tracking down the world’s second fastest land animal are jus…

Burgers at Buckley 

USO Denver’s team joined the Top 3, a senior enlisted military organization, at Buckley AFB on Friday afternoon to host a grab-and-go lunch…

Denver’s Craft Along After Dark - A Creative Virtual Program 

On Tuesday evening, our Craft Along After Dark program concluded a series on diamond painting with over 40 military members, spouses, and t…

USO Denver Hosts a Live Conversation with Retired Navy Seal Turned Bestselling Author, Jack Carr 

“Don’t pay attention to the odds. There will be plenty of people who tell you it’s impossible. Use that as fuel and don’t get discouraged.”…

USO Hosts Drive Thru Pizza Party at FE Warren AFB 

Dinner was on the USO Wednesday evening as seventy-five military families at FE Warren AFB were treated to a large pizza at our Drive Thru …

USO Denver Supports the Colorado National Guard Fight Against COVID-19 

The men and women of the Colorado National Guard have been assisting the state Emergency Operations Center respond to the COVID-19 pandemic…

USO Denver Makes Origami Animals with Military Kids 

How much fun do you think you can have folding pieces of paper into a fun bear or an elegant giraffe? Our military families that participat…

Virtual Sing & Play with Mother Goose 

Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Hickory Dickory Dock…. These historical rhymes date back over 300 years and have been passed down from genera…

Making Slime with the USO Science Guy 

The closure of all schools in Colorado due to the global pandemic has made it challenging for children of all ages to continue building the…

USO Denver Hosts Volunteer Trivia Night for National Volunteer Week 

At a time when social distancing is the new normal, and USO operations are looking a little different, many of our volunteers miss seeing t…

USO Denver "Sports N Libations" (SNL) 

The COVID-19 pandemic has rocked the sports world, leaving everyone with a void left by live sports coming to an abrupt halt. Sports provid…

Drive-In Movies at Buckley AFB 

Whether it’s a night out with friends, date night with your significant other, or another fun family activity, Friday night is usually an e…

Virtual Book Club’s First Meeting 

Social distancing, as we do our part to lower the curve during this pandemic, has led us to develop innovative virtual programming to conti…

Trivia Night Live! Team Stories 

Social distancing continues to be the new normal as we do our part to lower the curve during this pandemic, and USO Denver’s Trivia Night L…

USO Denver's Egg-Citing Easter Event 

The Easter holiday arrived this year as social distancing continues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving Easter Egg hunts cancelled and tr…

Video: Storytime with the Easter Bunny 

Trivia Night Live! An Interactive USO Virtual Event for Military Families Staying Home 

Social distancing during this pandemic has everyone at home feeling isolated, and not able to interact in ways they normally would. The USO…

Military Appreciation Week with the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche & Colorado Mammoth 

Thanks to AAA Service and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, USO Denver was able to send 767 military service members and their loved ones to …

Capturing the Love of Military Families with The Imaging Alliance "Portraits of Love" and Mike's Camera Denver 

Photographs connect us to our past, remind us of people, places, feelings, and stories – for military families, photographs keep us connect…

LinkedIn Summer Webinar Series! 

USO Colorado Springs Pathfinder Program Your Pathfinder Team is providing you another awesome opportunity. >>>>> LinkedIn Summer…

USO Colorado Springs Pathfinder Program 

USO Pathfinder Program Your Colorado Springs USO Pathfinder team is here to assist you with your transition process.

USO Pathfinder Open for Business 

THE PATHFINDER TEAM IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND WORKING REMOTELY Call us today at 719.859-6038 or register at uso.org/pathfinder