04-01-11 Event Station W7U 70th anniversary of the USO United Service Organizations

Friday Apr 1, 2011 1300Z-2030Z, W7U will be operating from the VA Hospital in Brecksville, OH commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the USO (1941-2011). The special event station will operate on 7245 and 18145 khz and will be a Friday only event. This will be the last special event station operating from the Brecksville VA Hospital. The hospital is closing in mid year with all operations moving to the main Cleveland VA Hospital.

Due to the fact that the VA Hospital is closing earlier than expected (early May), no certificates will be issued as posted in the APRIL QST. The Deadline for QST was before this information was known.

Supporting America’s troops was the first mission of the USO. In 1941, as it became clear that the nation was heading into World War II, several organizations mobilized to support the growing U.S. military: the Salvation Army, Young Men’s Christian Association, Young Women’s Christian Association, National Catholic Community Services, National Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare Board.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt created synergy among these agencies by forming the United Service Organizations, with the objective of providing the emotional support the troops needed.

Over time, the USO has evolved, developing new programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of the troops and their families, while holding fast to the original mission.

Today, the USO continues to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families, and will continue to be there for them until every one comes home.


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