USO brings drinks, snacks and a ‘warm welcome’ to Guard troops at the Capitol
Karen Jowers
19 hours ago
USO mobile units with National Guard troops at US Capitol
As more than 25,000 National Guard troops have been called in to help law enforcement with security surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, a familiar face has joined them: the USO.
In three different locations near the U.S. Capitol, USO workers are on the ground with their mobile units providing a variety of grab-and-go snacks, coffee, drinks, and hygiene items for the troops when they have a break. As of Friday afternoon, they had provided items to around 12,000 troops, but that increased Friday night when they saw such a surge that the team was on the ground until 2 a.m., Sweeney said.
While the military is providing lodging for the troops deployed to the Capitol, the not-for-profit USO is providing some extra comforts — and they are much appreciated by the troops.
https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2021/01/17/uso-brings-drinks-snacks-and-a-warm-welcome-to-guard-troops-at-the-capitol/
