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Quiz about USO  Till Everyone Comes Home
Quiz about USO  Till Everyone Comes Home

USO - Till Everyone Comes Home Quiz


The United Services Organization (USO) serves the morale and welfare needs of US service members around the world. Come take a look at the amazing folks who may have given a cup of coffee or a smile to someone you know or love - perhaps even you!

A multiple-choice quiz by goatlockerjoe. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
373,919
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. At the request of President Franklin Roosevelt, six civilian organizations joined together to support the recreation needs of US service members. Which of these groups was NOT one of the six? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What percentage of the USO operating budget comes from federal tax dollars? Learning this fact made my fiscal day! Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Most of us know the USO as that "nice looking lounge that soldiers go in". These centers are often located at major airports and near military bases. Nearly all the workers at these centers are volunteers - people in the community who donate their time to support our military. In order to be a center volunteer, a person must ... what? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. With well over 120 locations in the US and overseas, USO amenities vary widely. But at a minimum, what can a service member expect to find at any USO center? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What group(s) are considered "first priority" for entry into every USO Center? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Many travelers have seen the centers in US airports. But a lot of troops are in remote locations: the boonies, downrange, or in the sandbox. What does the USO offer these folks? Hint - it's 250 square feet, has its own power generator, and can be trucked or airlifted to almost any location. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Your church/youth group/club wants to show support for our servicemen and women by donating items. Which of these would be best to collect and donate through the USO? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. USO supports our troops and their families in many ways. Which of the following services were provided for military members in 2012? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Another way the USO "lifts the spirits" are through tours and shows. One world renowned entertainer's first USO event took place in May 1941, and during his career, he was involved in nearly 200 shows. This individual did annual USO Christmas tours for an incredible 35 consecutive years! Do you know his name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. By now you have a good idea of what this organization is about. What (until it changed in 2016) was the official "mission" of the USO? Hint



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1. At the request of President Franklin Roosevelt, six civilian organizations joined together to support the recreation needs of US service members. Which of these groups was NOT one of the six?

Answer: National Democratic Party

The USO is not politically oriented, so neither the Democrat nor Republican parties are specifically involved. The three additional founding organizations were the YWCA, YMCA, and the National Traveler's Aid Association. In unity there is strength, and by incorporating on the 4th February 1941 as the United Service Organizations, the "USO" was better able to fulfill its role. That date is celebrated as the birthday of the USO, and the six stars in the USO logo represent those charter organizations.
2. What percentage of the USO operating budget comes from federal tax dollars? Learning this fact made my fiscal day!

Answer: Zero

The USO is a non-profit organization. As seen in its 2013 financial report, USO "total revenue and support" assets totaled 194.5 million dollars. Not one cent of that money was from Federal revenue! The organization depends on corporate sponsorship, CFC/United Way support, and private donations. And while most USO centers have a donation box, contributing is purely voluntary; in my experience, I've never seen visitors to the USO solicited for donations.
3. Most of us know the USO as that "nice looking lounge that soldiers go in". These centers are often located at major airports and near military bases. Nearly all the workers at these centers are volunteers - people in the community who donate their time to support our military. In order to be a center volunteer, a person must ... what?

Answer: Complete orientation training and background check

The majority of people on duty at the USO are volunteers. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors; college students, senior citizens, active duty, retired military, and people with no military experience whatsoever. There are NO specific gender/citizenship/military status requirements.

The USO is an equal opportunity employer for both employees AND volunteers. The requirements for volunteering are successful completion of an orientation interview and training session, and a mandatory background check. New volunteers are usually paired up with more experienced partners. Most volunteers are 18 or older.

In 2012, the USO had less than 600 employees and more than 27,000 volunteers worldwide. All of them work together to "lift the spirits" of our military members and their families.
4. With well over 120 locations in the US and overseas, USO amenities vary widely. But at a minimum, what can a service member expect to find at any USO center?

Answer: A friendly greeting and a place to sit and relax

Along with a nice relaxing rest stop, most locations offer coffee, soft drinks, and light snacks. Although the use of alcohol and tobacco products is not permitted in the USO, our guests may certainly step out of the center for a drink or smoke in appropriate areas - but there's no beer.

Many smaller centers lack the space for overnight accommodations, but some of the larger locations - particularly at major airports - do have such capability. And you wisely eliminated the "weekend entertainment" choice; the logistic and financial difficulties involved in such an undertaking would be enormous. The USO does host numerous live entertainment events, offered primarily at major bases and overseas military locations.
5. What group(s) are considered "first priority" for entry into every USO Center?

Answer: Active duty military personnel and their dependents

Each center is a bit different; some are large; others are quite limited in size. Some have tremendous support resources; others have a very tight budget. For these reasons, military retirees may be limited to "space available" admission only. And while the USO proudly recognizes prior service veterans, they are not usually eligible to use center facilities. It's similar to being a retired or former police officer or firefighter - when you leave the force, a lot of the privileges go away too.

The primary focus of the USO is on active duty people and their dependent family members.
6. Many travelers have seen the centers in US airports. But a lot of troops are in remote locations: the boonies, downrange, or in the sandbox. What does the USO offer these folks? Hint - it's 250 square feet, has its own power generator, and can be trucked or airlifted to almost any location.

Answer: USO in a Box

"USO in a Box" also offers wireless internet, Xbox gaming systems, a movie theater area, and its own AC/heating system. As you can imagine, these units really give the folks in the "scenic areas" of the world a bit of home style relaxation. And the instructions say it's user ready in 20 minutes!
7. Your church/youth group/club wants to show support for our servicemen and women by donating items. Which of these would be best to collect and donate through the USO?

Answer: Commercially prepared snacks in prewrapped individual portions

This one might have surprised you. Commercially prepared items are clearly labeled for consumers, and the smaller portions are much more easy to distribute.

Frozen foods are costly to ship and store, and pose a potential health risk. Homemade baked goods ("CARE packages") may certainly be sent from a family to their own deployed relative. But when offered for general distribution, these items have a myriad of labeling and packaging requirements, for safety and health reasons. The USO cannot easily accept such goods.

Tobacco products are a bad choice all around - many service members don't smoke, and cigarettes are readily available in exchange stores for those who do indulge.
8. USO supports our troops and their families in many ways. Which of the following services were provided for military members in 2012?

Answer: All these are were provided

While the stateside USO centers are the most well-known part of the USO, many other support and entertainment programs are also provided by the organization.
9. Another way the USO "lifts the spirits" are through tours and shows. One world renowned entertainer's first USO event took place in May 1941, and during his career, he was involved in nearly 200 shows. This individual did annual USO Christmas tours for an incredible 35 consecutive years! Do you know his name?

Answer: Bob Hope

Bob Hope's dedicated efforts for the troops spanned six decades, and are the stuff of legend. Through the combined efforts of Congress and the USO, Hope was named the first Honorary Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. All the other entertainers mentioned have been involved with USO programs, but none of them were even born in 1941, let alone on tour!
10. By now you have a good idea of what this organization is about. What (until it changed in 2016) was the official "mission" of the USO?

Answer: Lift the spirits of America's troops and their families

The three alternate choices are certainly traits all USO volunteers should have. Along with excellence in its work, and collaboration with others, these five traits form the core values of the USO. It's these values that guide it in performing its mission: lifting the spirits of troops and their families. And fulfilling that might be talking with a young soldier facing a first deployment, hosting a holiday picnic meal for troops in training, or providing assistance to the family of a "Wounded Warrior".

In 2016 the USO changed its official "mission statement" to "The USO strengthens America's military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation." A lofty and admirable mission, but rather too long to fit in the answer box!
Source: Author goatlockerjoe

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