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USO Launches Virtual Programming Block Featuring Sports Champions Rob Gronkowski, Lindsey Vonn, J.J. Watt, More


ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Service Organizations (USO) presents its inaugural Military Virtual Programming (MVP) Champions series, featuring interactive livestreamed events connecting the military community with American sports legends.  

From Feb. 28 to March 12 military service members, families and veterans are invited to meet and talk with some of their favorite sports stars including Rob Gronkowski, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Lindsey Vonn, J.J. Watt and Nick Saban. Discussions and live "look-ins" are planned for U.S. military locations worldwide including Alaska, Germany, Afghanistan and more. The full USO MVP Champions schedule includes:

Registration information and additional details are available at USO.org/MVP.

"Our true heroes ? the members of the military and their loved ones who support them ? are in for a real treat as they get to meet and engage with some of the most celebrated names in sports," said Christopher Plamp, USO senior vice president of operations, programs and entertainment. "It is through programming like USO MVP Champions we can share our appreciation for our troops' service and sacrifice. We are grateful to our sports partners for giving their time to make this program possible."

Providing high-quality entertainment has been at the heart of the USO's mission for 80 years. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the USO transformed traditional in-person celebrity tours into dynamic virtual experiences, offering entertainers the opportunity to join the USO in giving more than thanks to service members through uplifting content available to the military community anywhere and at any time.

Last year, the USO began its MVP series as part of the Combat COVID-19 Initiative and includes entertainment and military spouse programming, professional services, transition support and other virtual programs. In less than a year, the USO has hosted more than 7,200 virtual events reaching nearly 600,000 members of the military community.

Since April 2020, USO MVP entertainment programs hosted 100 entertainment sessions with more than 120 entertainers and reached across 51 countries, 14 ships at sea and 51 U.S. states and territories. Attendees engaged with celebrities via live Q&A sessions, performances, one-on-one calls and more than 75 live "look-ins" at military locations.

For more on USO MVP Champions or to view past USO MVP events, visit USO.org/MVP. Join the conversation online using #MVPChampions on social media.

About the USO:
The USO strengthens America's military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. At hundreds of locations worldwide, we are united in our commitment to connect our service members and their families through countless acts of caring, comfort and support. The USO is a private nonprofit organization, not a government agency. Our programs, services and entertainment tours are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our volunteers and staff. To join us in this important mission and learn more about the USO, please visit USO.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Media Contact:
Casey Thompson
[email protected]
469-767-2282

SOURCE USO


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