The USO of Hampton Roads

For many people, their knowledge of the USO begins and ends with Bob Hope entertaining the troops.  I, myself, was among the under-informed until recently.

This week on Hampton Roads Topics I interview Karen Licari, the Chief Operating Officer of the USO of Hampton Roads.   Bob Hope was the face of the USO nationally for many decades.  The USO of Hampton Roads is one of a number of local chapters in various parts of the country.

The USO of Hampton Roads has 11 centers in Southeastern and Central Virginia that offer service and support for military members and their families.  The organization depends on volunteers and charitable donations to provide emergency housing, special military-only events, local information and other services.  Their service centers at the Norfolk and Newport News airports offer military members a place to relax and unwind between flights.

Also on the show is Kristin Doehring of Dunkin Donuts, which began a program last year to donate one pound of coffee to the USO for every pound of coffee they sell.  That donation now totals more than 7,000 pounds of coffee.

This edition of Hampton Roads Topics will air Sunday, August 14th at 6am on these MAX Media stations:  92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, 97.3 The Eagle and Star 1310.

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USO of Hampton Roads