The USO's mission is to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. This is accomplished by maintaining a constant and significant presence in the lives of those serving our country and their families and by providing a continuum of care at every step of their journey. From the time they swear their oath of service to the time they transition successfully back to civilian life, the USO is by their side. The USO is continuously adapting to the needs of those in uniform and their families so they can focus on their important mission. The scope, scale, presence, reach and knowledge, and close collaboration with the military, give the USO the unparalleled ability to meet the wide range of needs of service members and their families. The USO remains dedicated to expanding access to USO centers and programs around the world, increasing annual service connections and boosting transition services for service members and their families throughout their time of duty. In every corner of the world and in Pensacola, service members will know that the USO is always by their side.