he 168th regiment has a send off ceremony on 5/28 at 4 pm at the new armory in West Des Moines. The USO will have a table handing out flags/glow sticks to friends, family and people in the community to send off the troops/ and snack/activity bags for the troops to take with them on their trip. Volunteers will help setup/tear down the USO table as well as hand out the items and then help send off the troops in style!
Other Upcoming Events
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USO Birthday Celebration
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will have a USO birthday celebration at the Center during lunch hours with special cake, birthday hot dogs, and prizes for service members who answer USO themed questions
Feb 4th, 2026 11:00 AM CST (1100S)
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Super Bowl Watch Party
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will hold a Super Bowl Watch party with snacks and hot dogs. Games and prizes given at halftime and after the game
Feb 8th, 2026 4:30 PM CST (1630S)
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Valentines Day Lunch and Quick Games
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will have special valentines treats and snacks, play quick Valentine’s Day themed games during lunch hours
Feb 12th, 2026 11:00 AM CST (1100S)
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Unit Support: Fitness Leaders Course
We are providing drinks and small snacks to a unit fitness course at camp dodge.
Feb 19th, 2026 10:00 AM CST (1000S)
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St Patrick's Day Bingo
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will hold lunchtime st pats themed bingo games for USO prizes and have special st pats themed treats
Mar 17th, 2026 10:00 AM CST (1000S)
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March Madness Spring BBQ with Yard Games
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will have the March madness college basketball tournament on while we BBQ for lunch and have bags and volleyball games to be played
Mar 20th, 2026 11:00 AM CST (1100S)
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