D.C. United teams up with USO-Metro at Ft. Belvoir in support of U.S. Troops

D.C. United announced today that the club will volunteer for the United Service Organizations’ Operation Care Package program on Thursday, September 1 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. ET. Thirty D.C. United volunteers, including five players, will join volunteers from the USO of Metropolitan Washington at the USO Warehouse on Fort Belvoir in Virginia to assemble care packages for U.S. troops overseas. 

United players Steve Cronin, Kurt Morsink, Daniel Woolard, Stephen King, and Assistant Coach Pat Onstad will be alongside D.C. United staff members, supporters, and Volkswagen staff helping USO-Metro prepare hundreds of packages complete with sunscreen, snacks, playing cards, toiletries, and additional items to be sent to U.S. deployed soldiers in support and appreciation of overseas troops.  

“As we remember the tenth anniversary of 9/11 this year, it is only fitting that we remember our deployed troops fighting in the war against terror,” said Elaine Rogers, President and CEO of the USO of Metropolitan Washington. “We cannot think of a better way to do that than assembling care packages. Since the war started these small tokens of appreciation from the American public have become the hallmark of thanks from the American people.” 

Since 2002, the USO has sent more than 2.1 million care packages through Operation USO Care Package.  These care packages include items the troops have specifically requested such as prepaid calling cards, toiletries, snacks, batteries, reading materials, sunscreen, and baby wipes.  Each package also contains a personal message of support and thanks from a member of the American public. 

Players: Steve Cronin, Kurt Morsink, Daniel Woolard, Stephen King, Pat Onstad

What: USO Operation Care Package

When: Thursday, September 1; 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

Where: Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Va.   

About the USO: 

The USO of Metropolitan Washington is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered by Congress and dedicated to “Serving those who serve, and their families,” in Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. It is through the generous financial support of individuals and organizations in the local community that USO-Metro is able to fulfill its mission. With the help of nearly 5,000 devoted volunteers, USO-Metro provides programs and services for active duty service members and their families at area military hospitals; through its Mobile USO program; at five USO Centers; four USO airport lounges and through Operations USO Care Package. For more information please visit www.usometro.org