These photographs, taken around the world, are from the USO
Archives. The USO has been with our military to celebrate America's
birthday year after year, in times of war and peace, no matter
where in the world our troops may be stationed.
Our Spring 2013 issue highlights stories you might not know
about the military. We'll debunk common military myths and explore
little-known tales of heroism, while finding the stories behind
some of the military's most prominent traditions.
Army Sergeant Zach Smola, rear door gunner on a CH-47, keeps watch last week on the mountains in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Army photo by Sergeant Jessi Ann McCormick