Service Salutes
Chicago sports teams have shown their support for our service men and woman through a variety of programs, but none have gotten the fans on their feet more than the Service Salutes program. Over 1,000 veterans and currently serving military have been honored on the ice, third base line or end zone through partnerships with professional sports teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
For more information about the USO Service Salutes program and a specific teams honoree selection process, please email: illinoisuso@uso.org
Stories About This Program
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Service Salutes - Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bears Honor our Military
On Thursday, November 8, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Boeing Company and USO Illinois recognized 50 Vietnam War era veterans during the nati…
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The Boeing Company and the Chicago Cubs Host Military Appreciation Night
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Military Honored at Independence Day Ceremony with the Chicago Cubs
In honor of Independence Day, the USO Illinois and the Chicago Cubs recognized one hundred military service members who, alongside 50 Cubs …
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