Hartsfield-Jackson and USO Georgia to Celebrate USO 80th Anniversary

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials join local USO (United Service Organization) leaders to celebrate the USO’s 80th anniversary on Feb. 4. The small celebration will include veterans, active-duty personnel, USO leaders, and members of the public.

“As a U.S. Navy veteran, I know firsthand how important the USO organization has been for military servicewomen and men and their families,” said Airport General Manager John Selden. “For many military service members, the USO facility is the first place they visit before heading home from deployments overseas. Here at ATL, for the past 41 years, we’ve shown members of the U.S. Armed Forces that we truly appreciate their service. We believe they deserve first-class treatment in a first-class facility.”

For 80 years, the USO has been strengthening America’s military service members by connecting them to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. Since its founding in 1941, the USO has adapted to the military’s evolving needs and has always been by their side. It has been there to provide morale-boosting entertainment to delivering millions of care packages. It has been there in offering impactful career transitions programming to facilitating connections with loved ones. The USO has been a valuable resource for the 40 million-plus brave individuals who have served in the military.

“From our flagship USO Center at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USO Georgia is proud to be part of the USO’s legacy of serving America’s Armed Forces,” said Mary Lou Austin, president and CEO of USO Georgia, Inc.

Through its family of volunteers and generosity of partners and donors, USO Georgia has helped advance the USO’s mission of connection in various ways since its establishment, hosting millions of service members and their families each year.

To aid in supporting our military service members and their families, the USO invites the public to join Force Behind the Forces and Give More Than Thanks. They welcome donations, sponsorship, volunteering, sharing USO stories online, or providing in-kind items to USO Georgia.