Watch the 2011 USO Gala Live - A Salute to Military Families

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On October 6, 2011, the USO will hold its annual gala in Washington, DC. This star-studded event will celebrate the USO - 70 Years Young and will feature well-known entertainers from USO celebrity entertainment tours and will recognize a special volunteer, as well as honorees selected by the Senior Enlisted representatives from each branch of the armed forces for their extraordinary bravery, loyalty and heroism.

Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011

Location:

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Chair: David McIntyre -- TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Host Commitee Co-Chairs: Rima Al-Sabah, Barbara Levin, Patricia McKeon, Mary Murphy, Mary Jo Myers, Margaret Gibson

Steering Committee Chair: T. McCreary -- Military.com

Honorees: Heroes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and The USO Volunteer of the Year

Master of Ceremonies: Carlos Mencia

Special Performance: Country Superstar Randy Travis

Guests: An estimated 1,000 guests will gather to pay special tribute to our men and women in uniform. Guests will include Washington dignitaries, Members of Congress, military leadership, members of the USO Board of Governors, USO corporate sponsors and the media.

Schedule of Events: 6:30 p.m. Welcoming Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner & Evening Program
10:00 p.m. After Party

For more event information, please visit the USO Gala official site.