New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye traveled to American Legion Post 17 in Portland, Maine, and surprised Sgt. Matt Jabaut — who is a longtime fan of the Patriots — with tickets to Super Bowl LIX.

This year saw a host of multinational exercises and engagements, plus touching homecomings, epic sporting events and World War II commemorations. Here are the best 2024 images from Stars and Stripes.

The USO partnered with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Christopher Grady and widely-known talents to bring its seven day holiday tour to U.S. military bases across Europe. They reminded those who serve, and their families that they are loved and appreciated even from a distance.

Nearly 100 military children and their families participated in USAA’s first Heroes Huddle on Wednesday morning at Prince George Sports Complex, Landover, Md., with former NFL player Robert Griffin III as a special guest.

Celebrity chef and baker Nancy Silverton helped keep service members and families connected this holiday season by baking cookies virtually with them during a live USO program this week.

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton wears his heart on his feet with cleats designed to show support for military children as part of this NFL season’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign.

Marine veterans, active-duty military and families gathered at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Sunday in Triangle, Va., for a time-honored cake-cutting ceremony, a longstanding Marine Corps birthday tradition.

A team from California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing successfully saved a U.S. Air Force veteran who experienced stroke-like symptoms during a chartered fishing trip off the coast of San Diego early Friday morning.

Veterans Day is observed on Monday, Nov. 11 this year. Here is a list of restaurants and businesses across the country who are showing gratitude to the nation’s veterans and active duty service members by offering free, or discounted products and meals.

On Oct. 25, bestselling author James Patterson and 1st Sgt. (Ret.) Matt Eversmann visited The United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. with the USO for a Q&A with Army cadets and faculty about their new book, “American Heroes.”