Area Contact Information
- facebook.com
- +1 813 676 4311
- lcarbone@uso.org
- Linda Jorge Carbone, Center Director
Upcoming Events
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6th Air Mobility Wing's Wingman Day
Tampa International Airport
When troops are looking for special event support, from family days to team-building activities or movie nights to fishing charters, Central Florida USO finds the resources to help keep our troops happy and healthy.
Sep 24th, 2018 8:00 AM EDT ( 800Q)
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Salute to Service Suite
Tampa International Airport
Through a partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Salute to Service Suite has provided an exclusive game day experience for hundreds of local military members. At each home game, the Buccaneers host a selection of service members as well as t…
Sep 24th, 2018 8:15 PM EDT (2015Q)
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No Dough Dinner
Tampa International Airport
Once a month, Central Florida USO provides dinner for all SCI/PM&R patients and their families at the James A. Haley VA Hospital.
Oct 11th, 2018 4:30 PM EDT (1630Q)
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Poker Night
Tampa International Airport
Wounded warriors in the SCI/PM&R units at the James A. Haley Hospital are welcome to join us for an evening of Texas Hold'em!
Oct 16th, 2018 5:00 PM EDT (1700Q)
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MacThrillville Fall Festival
Tampa International Airport
When troops are looking for special event support, from family days to team-building activities or movie nights to fishing charters, Central Florida USO finds the resources to help keep our troops happy and healthy.
Oct 19th, 2018 5:00 PM EDT (1700Q)
Stories
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National Recognition for Central Florida Volunteer Gwen Dougherty
Since the inception of USO Central Florida, Gwendolyn Dougherty has been a constant, acting as a USO ambassador, volunteer trainer and prog…
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'Operation: That's My Dress' Gives Back to Military Spouses, Daughters
The United Service Organizations will host one of this years eight Operation: That’s My Dress in Tampa on Saturday and Sunday.
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USO Central Florida Grants Wishes for Military Children
The holiday season can be financially stressful, but when you add in the transient nature of military life and multiple deployments, many y…
Programs
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Request USO Support
If you are a unit commander, please request support from the Central Florida USO through the following form: https://uso.formstack.com/form…
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Back to School Drive
The USO supports our military children as they head back to the classroom by collecting school supplies and distributing them at military i…
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Deployment Send-Offs
When service members are traveling to a deployed location, USO Centers can provide a memorable send-off. From hosting troops and their fami…
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Families of the Fallen
The USO is committed to supporting the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As family notifications occur at all times o…
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Haley Hospital Programming
Each month, Central Florida USO hosts Poker Night and serves dinner to in-patients and their families from the SCI and PM and R units at th…
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Military Family of the Year Award
Behind every exceptional service member, often times there is an equally exceptional family that provides a crucial support system. Central…
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Morale Events
When troops are looking for special event support, from family days to team-building activities or movie nights to fishing charters, Centra…
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Operation Stuff a Stocking
Operation Stuff a Stocking was created after receiving calls from the community wanting to know how they can show appreciation during the h…
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Operation That's My Dress
USO Operation That’s My Dress gives female heroes the chance to pick out a brand new gown or cocktail dress from international fashion desi…
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Salute to Service Suite
Through a partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Salute to Service Suite has provided an exclusive game day experience for hundreds…
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Stronger Families
Stronger Families’ Oxygen program is designed to help military couples strengthen their relationship and work on tough issues in a fun and …
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Ticket Distribution
The USO often receives tickets to exciting local, cultural, entertainment and sporting events. Tickets are distributed by Central Florida U…
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United Through Reading
United Through Reading® offers deploying parents the opportunity to be video-recorded reading storybooks to their children. Watching the DV…
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USO2GO
Designed to send much-needed electronic gaming, sports/musical equipment and personal care items to service members in remote locations, US…
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Welcome Home Greetings
USO Centers want to ensure that military members returning from overseas are greeted with the gratitude and outward appreciation they so de…
Sponsors
- Tampa International Airport
- Wawa Foundation
- Armed Forces Families Foundation
- Orlando International Airport
- Disney
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Lockheed Martin
- American Legion
- Northrop Grumman
- Florida Veterans Foundation
- Rotary
- Coca-Cola
- Starbucks
- Walmart
- Southwest Airlines
- Northeast Exchange Club
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office