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USO Northwest tells lawmakers it serves roughly 200,000 service members annually across three states

Senate Interim Committee on Veterans, Emergency Management, Federal and World Affairs · January 14, 2026
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USO Northwest representatives Don Langang and Jeff Keller described mobile centers, MEPS support, volunteer partnerships and community events that assist active duty, Guard, reserve, retirees and military families; Portland MEPS processes about 1,200–1,500 recruits monthly.

Don Langang and Jeff Keller presented an overview of USO Northwest programs to the committee on Jan. 14, describing volunteer‑driven centers, mobile vehicles, and partnerships that provide services to military service members and families across Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Langang said the USO focuses on active…

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