USO (United Service Organizations)

2011 National Medal of Arts Recipient
Arlington, Virginia
Two men look to one side.

Sloan Gibson, USO President and CEO accepts the 2011 National Medal of Arts on behalf of USO (United Service Organizations). Photo by Anthony Brown, Imijination Photography.

Bio

(USO) United Service Organizations is honored for contributions to lifting the spirits of America's troops and their families through the arts. With thousands of entertainers volunteering their time and talents over the years and around the globe, the USO continues the tradition begun by Bob Hope of bringing iconic American artists to entertain the troops who are protecting America's freedom and culture at home and abroad.