USO Mid-Atlantic's mission is to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families, who call Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., home. Founded in 1941, the USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of American's to support its programs and services. USO Mid-Atlantic serves over 548,923 service members and their families annually, helping our service members and their families through programs focused on connection, strengthening, wellness and resiliency. With the help of our devoted volunteers, sponsors and donors USO Mid-Atlantic provides programs and services for active duty service members, the National Guard and Reserve Forces and their families at area military hospitals, five USO Centers, four USO airport lounges and is supported by the USO Mobile Program. Signature programs and services unique to USO Mid-Atlantic include holiday programs like Turkeys for Troops and Project USO Elf, and USO Experience Virginia Beach held each year. The USO is a private nonprofit organization, and not a government agency. A congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities, and is powered by a family of volunteers to accomplish our mission of connection.