Area Contact Information
- facebook.com
- +1 813 676 4311
- lcarbone@uso.org
- Linda Jorge Carbone, Center Director
Upcoming Events
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Coast Guard Boat Crew Olympics
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 22nd, 2017 8:00 AM EDT ( 800Q)
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Orlando Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering with Central Florida USO in the Orlando region? Contact akacsandi@uso.org.
Sep 24th, 2017 10:00 AM EDT (1000Q)
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Tampa Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering with Central Florida USO in the Tampa region? Contact sbolen@uso.org.
Sep 26th, 2017 6:00 PM EDT (1800Q)
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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 of local military members. At each home game, the Buccaneers host a selection of service members as well as t…
Oct 1st, 2017 4:05 PM EDT (1605Q)
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USO Welcome Wagon
Relocation is a natural part of military life. But with that comes the constant challenge of finding familiarity in yet another new environment. While troops are adjusting to their new assignment, the USO helps families at MacDill Air Force Base get…
Oct 5th, 2017 9:30 AM EDT ( 930Q)
Stories
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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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Orlando Airport to Open USO Welcome Center
The Orlando International Airport is officially opening a USO Welcome Center for the hundreds of thousands of military members and their fa…
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USO Welcome Center to Begin Construction at OIA
At more than 160 airports around the world, American troops and their families can find USO welcome centers, where they might take a nap, g…
Programs
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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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Game On Nation
Game On Nation instructors use humor, games and exercises to get audiences excited about building valuable social and life skills. These mo…
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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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No Dough Dinner
Once a month, Central Florida USO serves dinner to in-patients and their families from the SCI and PM and R units at the James A. Haley Vet…
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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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USO Welcome Wagon
Relocation is a natural part of military life. But with that comes the constant challenge of finding familiarity in yet another new environ…
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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
- Disney
- Armed Forces Families Foundation
- KZF Design Studio
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- SeaWorld
- Universal Orlando
- Lockheed Martin
- PCL Construction
- American Legion
- Northrop Grumman
- Mears Transportation
- Florida Veterans Foundation
- Rotary
- Orlando International Airport
- David Weekley Homes
- Coca-Cola
- Wawa Foundation
- USAA
- Starbucks
- Walmart
- Southwest Airlines
- Bags
- Matern
- Fortress Group
- Northeast Exchange Club
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office