Investing in its communities is how Harris Teeter does business. Harris Teeter is proud to continue its partnership with the USO through the "Support Our Troops" campaign for the 9th year. To date, the campaign has raised more than $6.1M for the USO, and more than $7.6M for military charities combined. On this episode, we're joined by  Danna Robinson, Communications Manager of Harris Teeter, and Jerry Furr, District Manager of 15 Harris Teeter locations in Charlotte, North Carolina. They tell us all about how this partnership and how local shoppers can support our military through this campaign. Then, we go over picnic Do's and Don'ts for a safe summer time gathering!

Hot dogs five ways recipe: https://www.harristeeter.com/hot-dogs-five-ways

Picnics, Coronavirus style: https://news.lvhn.org/dos-and-donts-summer-picnics-coronavirus-style/

Water tubes, make-up, clothes-you know it, we've probably bought it! On this episode we're talking about some items we've bought online while staying home and we'll tell you how to support your local USO when you shop with Target Circle or Amazon Smile. Then, meet USO Joe! Our special guest for this episode is Warehouse and Supply Manager, Joe Holyfield. He's sharing his experiences on working the front lines of Mission Delivery by giving out supplies to quarantined service members to boost morale.

Our Coffee, Cake, and Camo Podcast is the one-stop shop for the latest USOHRCV news! Each week, we’ll explore a different military topic; from the “Hair Cut challenge” you’ve seen on social media, to PCSing, and everything in between. You’ll also hear updates about how your local USO is tackling COVID-19, messages from our sponsors and supporters, and “feel-good” stories from people right here, in our community.

Great news: All of Virginia has entered Phase II! On this episode of Coffee, Cake, and Camo we're talking about what Phase II entails and how military families can stay up to date as our state reopens. Next, we're talking with a few special guests, Kasinda and Andre of Fort Lee and Janelle and Patrick of Naval Station Norfolk about how meal subscriptions like Hello Fresh and Dream Dinners make meal prepping and cooking simpler at home.

Our Coffee, Cake, and Camo Podcast is the one-stop shop for the latest USOHRCV news! Each week, we’ll explore a different military topic; from the “Hair Cut challenge” you’ve seen on social media, to PCSing, and everything in between. You’ll also hear updates about how your local USO is tackling COVID-19, messages from our sponsors and supporters, and “feel-good” stories from people right here, in our community.

Here at the USO, we're crazy for Girl Scout cookies and so are our service members! Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast CEO, Tracy Keller, joins us with her daughter and top-selling Girl Scout Maureen, to discuss how they've been able to provide delicious cookies to customers and our military in creative, new ways during the pandemic. Then, we'll give you an update on USO operations and tell you what we think of the article titled, 17 Delightful Internet Things We’re Thankful for While Staying at Home by Buzzfeed and Geico.

The Canine Comfort Crew meets our Coffee, Cake, and Camo Crew! On this episode, we'll meet USO Norfolk International Airport Volunteer, Julie, and Canine Comfort Crew members Bart and Lily as Julie discusses how they got started with the USO and how therapy dogs can help promote health and wellness with service members. Then, we'll learn about a couple of hurricane preparedness tips as we enter hurricane season. 

https://www.dcma.mil/News/Article-View/Article/1303724/personal-accountability-instructions/

https://www.vaemergency.gov/hurricane-evacuation-zone-lookup/

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html

Our Coffee, Cake, and Camo Podcast is the one-stop shop for the latest USOHRCV news! Each week, we’ll explore a different military topic; from the “Hair Cut challenge” you’ve seen on social media, to PCSing, and everything in between. You’ll also hear updates about how your local USO is tackling COVID-19, messages from our sponsors and supporters, and “feel-good” stories from people right here, in our community.

USOHRCV’s Outdoor Adventure Team (OAT) is a peer-led health and wellness program designed for service members and their families to connect over physical challenges to encourage sustainable healthy living. OAT activities have the adaptability and scalability to include wounded, ill, or injured service members as a supplement to their ongoing physical rehabilitation efforts. Our special guest for this episode is Michael Schwarting, OAT's Program Director. He'll be talking about some exciting new offerings, and upcoming events for our service members and their families, including Outdoor Family Fun Adventure (OFFA), cycling, kayaking, goat yoga, fishing, running, and rowing!

Virginia has entered Phase I of reopening the state and as you (safely) start to leave your homes, you might notice there are some people who lack "social etiquette." Whether its littering, people not returning their shopping carts, or staying glued to your phone, we're talking about what grinds our gears on this episode of Coffee, Cake, and Camo. Then, JEBLC Center Director, Michelle Moritz, stops by to talk about her experiences shopping at her local commissary and Operation Ice Cream Social Distance!

During these uncertain times, transitioning service members and military spouses are facing unique challenges. Whether its PCSing assistance, employment opportunities, educational tools, professional development, or medical claims, tune in to hear how USO Pathfinder℠ scouts connect transitioning service members and military spouses to the resources they need in order to tackle these challenges and more, with virtual workshops and individualized action plans. Then, hear some of our favorite local restaurants that are keeping us fed with curbside pickup! 

On this episode, team USOHRCV shares our thoughts on one show we've been binge-watching while social distancing: Tiger King! Then, we hear from a special guest, Fort Lee Center Director, Kasinda Thomas and her daughter Harmony, as they navigate through Harmony's senior year of high school at home. Finally, we give a special shout out to mothers in light of Mother's Day and share some good news happening in our community!

Our Coffee, Cake, and Camo Podcast is the one-stop shop for the latest USOHRCV news! Each week, we’ll explore a different military topic; from the “Hair Cut challenge” you’ve seen on social media, to PCSing, and everything in between. You’ll also hear updates about how your local USO is tackling COVID-19, messages from our sponsors and supporters, and “feel-good” stories from people right here, in our community. New episodes are uploaded every week, and are available on Podbean.com, Youtube, and the Podbean ios or Android App.

On the first episode of The Coffee, Cake, and Camo Podcast, team USOHRCV gives our thoughts on the popular social media trend, the Haircut Challenge. We also weigh in on the DOD Travel Ban and provide center and program updates.