Area Contact Information
- facebook.com
- +1 813 676 4311
- lcarbone@uso.org
- Linda Jorge Carbone, Center Director
Upcoming Events
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5-159th General Support Aviation Battalion Family 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.
Jun 29th, 2019 9:00 AM EDT ( 900Q)
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No Dough Dinner
Tampa International Airport
Patients and their families in the SCI/PM&R units at the James A. Haley VA Hospital can join the USO for a yummy BBQ dinner and camaraderie!
Jul 11th, 2019 4:30 PM EDT (1630Q)
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Joint Communications Support Element Spouse Orientation
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.
Aug 1st, 2019 12:00 PM EDT (1200Q)
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No Dough Dinner
Tampa International Airport
Patients and their families in the SCI/PM&R units at the James A. Haley VA Hospital can join the USO for a yummy BBQ dinner and camaraderie!
Oct 10th, 2019 4:30 PM EDT (1630Q)
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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Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program
In the spirit of Bob Hope and his dedication for bringing military families together, the program is largely driven by virtual, on-demand s…
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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 Central Florida USO occasionally receives tickets to exciting local, cultural, entertainment and sporting events. The USO works directl…
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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