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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Army vs Air Force Lazer Tag
we will hold a competition of lazer tag between Army and Air force units in the Des Moines area. There will be a Pizza lunch first with small snacks and drinks and then a lazer tag tournament.
Sep 13th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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Couples Art Class: Halloween Decor
Couples are welcome to come to a fun Halloween art class where they can paint Halloween themed pictures to take home. music played and Halloween themed snacks and drinks provided
Oct 3rd, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)
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Military Self Care Art Class
Military members and spouses are welcome to come paint a picture and discuss military life with other spouses and connect and share ideas in a stress free environment with snacks and drinks
Oct 11th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)
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Mil Spouse Art Class: Spooky Pictures
Military members and spouses are welcome to come paint a halloween themed picture and listen to music with Halloween themed snacks and drinks
Oct 24th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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Lincoln NE Haunted Armory
USO will attend the Haunted Armory event at Lincoln Ne air guard base. We will set up a haunted table with Halloween candy and pass out Halloween themed items to kids
Oct 24th, 2025 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)
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