LATHAM, N.Y. -- Members of the Liberty Bells, a USO Show Troupe sing to New York Army National Guard Col. David Martinez during Christmas lunch festivities on Dec. 19. They are (from left) Stephanie Gerson, Karley Willocks, and Melissa VanPelt The singers performed holiday carols and a medley of World War II era classics and patriotic favorites, a USO trademark.
Since 1941, the United Service Organizations Inc., a nonprofit organization, has provided programs, services and live entertainment to United States servicemen and women to boost morale.
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The Saratogian, -- Tue, 03 Dec 2024 Volunteers gather at Ellms Family Tree Farm to support Trees for Troops BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. Since 2005, The Trees for Troops program, with the help of FedEx Corp., has delivered Christmas trees to servicemen and women as well as their families throughout the country... (more)
Spectrum News -- Mon, 02 Dec 2024 Upstate New York farm helps send 'Trees for Troops' (video) Each year, thousands of Christmas trees are delivered to members of the U.S. armed forces stationed around the world through Trees for Troops. Ellms Family Farm in upstate New York has participated... (more)
Hudson Valley Post -- Wed, 27 Nov 2024 Multiple Feet of Snow May Fall In Many Parts Of New York After Thanksgiving New Yorkers traveling to these areas will want to plan ahead and use caution on the roads. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul "urged" New Yorkers to prepare for "winter weather"... (more)