The USO’s new tool can empower veterans in a big way

Feb 5, 2020 6:59 PM PST

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SUMMARY

With more than 200 USO locations throughout the world, their mission never ends, connecting American’s troops to their friends and families back home. For more than seven decades, the

With more than 200 USO locations throughout the world, their mission never ends, connecting American's troops to their friends and families back home.

For more than seven decades, the USO — or United Service Organizations — has thrived on boosting the morale of service members stationed around the globe with various musical performances and celebrity appearances.

Famous for entertaining the troops, the USO has established a program that will continue to support service members as they transition back into civilian life called Pathfinder.

Cpt. Jason Pak takes time with his interpreter for a quick photo op during his Afghanistan deployment.

The USO Pathfinder transition program offers personalized and hands-on services to those exiting from their military obligation.

USO Pathfinder services are co-located with USO centers at 13 locations across the U.S. for one-on-one support.

USO Pathfinder unique's one-on-one veteran support.

This Pathfinder program connects service members and military spouses to the resources that are best fit for them across a variety of focus areas, including employment, education, financial readiness, veteran's benefits, housing, legal family strength wellness, and volunteerism.