Deployment Support: Troop Send Off

This event last took place on May 28th, 2025
3:30 PM CDT (1530R)

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

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. Camp Dodge Fall Festival 

    USO will participate in the Camp Dodge Fall festival providing donuts and apple cider. We are bringing in a mobile Zoo, bringing in the Animal rescue league providing canines, and holding yard game tournaments

    Oct 25th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)

  4. Council Bluffs Deployed Family Support Holiday Party 

    USO will host a party for deployed families including arts and crafts, holiday themed treats and snacks, drinks, and a bike giveaway

    Dec 7th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

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