RSVP to pick up a free copy of “Girl from the USO!” The author’s mother, a USO hostess had met her father, a RAF pilot during WWII when he came to Michigan for training. She uses their courtship as the basis for this suspense novel. All participants are also invited to a virtual discussion with the author and other military spouses from around the Midwest on 27 January!
Participants must be able to pick up a copy of the book from USO Camp Dodge! Once you have registered, we will email you to coordinate a pick up time. Please also note that registration may end sooner if spots are filled prior to the registration cut-off!
Eligibility: Must be spouse of currently serving Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve military. Officer or Enlisted. Male and Female spouses. Spouses of retired military, IRR, DOD, and Civilians are not eligible. This event is not for service members or military youth. Must be able to pick up book from USO Camp Dodge.
Next Steps: Click the “Register” button and sign up through our Eventbrite site using a personal/civilian email. Make sure your email address AND information is correct. Look out for an email from our team to coordinate your book pick up time. Join USO Midwest for the Book Club chat with the Author on 27 January!
Misc: One registration per military spouse
Other Upcoming Events
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Army Patching Program
We will support the patching tradition at camp dodge with drinks, coffee, and pastries and provide small USO prizes to the new soldiers
May 13th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Camp Dodge Health and Fitness Course
We will be supporting fitness competitions at camp dodge with cold drinks, snacks, and popsicles. Competition winners are given small uso prizes
May 14th, 2026 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)
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Memorial Day BBQ and cornhole tournament
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will hold a BBQ for soldiers training and working at camp dodge and hold a cornhole tournament for USO prizes
May 22nd, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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June BBQ Program
7105 NW 70th Ave Bldg. S-59 Johnston, IA 50131 United States
We will celebrate service members with a BBQ and recreational games
Jun 26th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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