#U.S.O

[citizenscreen]

On May 6, 1941, Bob Hope performed his first USO Show at March Field in Riverside, CA #OnThisDay

From 1941 to 1991, Hope spent 48 Christmases overseas with U.S. troops. In 1997, Congress declared Bob Hope the “first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces.”

[travsd]

The Moves of Mitzi Mayfair

Before Mitzi Green and Mitzi Gaynor, show biz had Mitzi Mayfair (Juanita Emylyn Pique, 1914-1976). This Mitzi started out as a kid act in vaudeville at age 11 in her hometown of St. Louis, eventually commanding the attention of Gus Edwards, who put her in his famous troupe. Her specialty was dance; all of her stage and appearances foregrounded this skill. She was only 15 when she made her screen…

[newyorkthegoldenage]

The Andrews Sisters—from left, Patty, Maxene, and Laverne—at the U.S.O. Camp Show headquarters on West 40th St. on August 20, 1945. The trio returned from a month's tour of Italy for the United Service Organization during World War II.

Photo: Associated Press

[menacerie]

Okay. Moment of truth.

[soleilnmity]

Doujinshi - [U.S.O (Tankinu Nagase/Shinshu Ueda)] Megami Ibunroku Persona/ Persona 2 dj assortment [RAW]

Titles: (Megami Ibunroku Persona) 阿頼耶DEGO (Alaya de Go), リバース (Reverse) , ゴーバッド (Go Bad) (Persona 2) BIG BAD BINGO, CARRY THAT WEIGHT!

Artist: タンキーヌ・ナガセ (Tankinu Nagase) [Shinshu Ueda's penname for doujinshi) Circle: U.S.O (For Megami Ibunroku doujinshi) ESTMA (For P2EP doujinshi) Google Drive link

Personal Notes: I always wanted to upload these doujinshi, but I usually refrain from posting pure raws because I want the translations too…Unfortunately, I cannot defeat my archenemesis </3 japanese handwriting, and Nagase/Shinshu's handwriting is very……..messy x_x. For some of these, I still want to try my hand at translating eventually, but it'll definitely take a while. I love translating little artist notes and there's a lot of those in every doujinshi so if I can't translate something absolutely fully I end up giving up orz. In any case, yes. These are doujinshi made by Shinshu Ueda under the name of Tankinu Nagase in their doujin circle U.S.O. There are 5 doujinshi attached, 3 for Megami Ibunroku Persona and 2 for Persona 2.

270823 Edit: リバース has now been fully translated! The gdrive has been updated to reflect that. Please thank @falsekaiba for the typesetting and translation! Really well made 🙏 it will also be found in Mangadex as well.

Under the cut are some small explanations for the others, but I'll go straight for the P2EP doujin for introduction, as I actually translated bits of that one.

Title: CARRY THAT WEIGHT! - Eternal Punishment focus (PG, small bits of Kandori mixed in with a Post-EP story) Original printing date: 2000/08/12

This is the only doujinshi of Tankinu that was published under a different circle than their usual "U.S.O.", called "ESTMA". I have never found any other doujinshi of them under this label, and if there were any, they might be lost to time. The first page warns about the book containing spoilers for the ending of EP, so it's advised to proceed with caution. After that, all the way up to page 7 there's small gag bits with Kandori, and an obligatory Naoya illustration (they really seems to like him so much ww). From page 8 to 23 is the actual story of the doujin, "Phantom Pain". FORTUNATELY, it was all written in computer text (not handwritten) and I thought it was such a good story, that I took the time to actually translate it at least. The pictures attached to this post are the translation of those pages. There might be some errors in some of the handwritten parts, but I hope I did well.

TL Notes: アンプ (Amplifier / Ampli), The change in fonts is supposed to represent that Eikichi is talking in english there in the original japanese (but that's hard to showcase to an english translation duh), I keep honorifics like Senpai and Aniki as-is.

I was surprised to know that these doujinshi were never talked about (nor were they ever scanned), but now they exist for all to see.

Now, for the rest of the doujinshi.

Title: Reverse/リバース - Naoya and Kandori (+misc) (PG, a bit of a general all-genre doujinshi mixing doodles for other games and a second half focusing on BAROQUE) Original printing date: 1997/12/28. 2nd reprint 1999/12/24. Has a small gag story called "Dead man's questions" about Kandori in a strange flashy outfit.

English Translated (Google Drive)

Title: Alaya de Go/ 阿頼耶DEGO - Shadow Naoya/Naoya (BL, not explicit but Naoya has (implied) sex with his shadow) Original printing date: 1997/12/28. 2nd reprint 1998/08/14. 3rd reprint 1999/05/03 Naoya is called "Isurugi Tatsuya" (岩動 達弥) in this doujinshi.

Title: Go bad/ゴーバッド - Naoya/Hidehiko (BL, Naoya kisses Hidehiko. Seems to have crossover bits from BAROQUE, another ATLUS game Ueda/Nagase did doujinshi for) Original printing date: 1998/12/29. 2nd reprint 1999/05/03. Despite the cover being Naoya with a skirt, there's no crossdressing involved.

Title: BIG BAD BINGO - Innocent Sin focus (PG, done with collaboration with another artist which is Superunknown Corp's sho太郎/沢田翔) Original printing date: 1999/08/??

This doujin physically has Superunknown's side be printed downwards, so you have to flip the doujinshi to read their part which is pretty nice. Unfortunately this is the only one of U.S.O. doujinshi without an specific day of printing, just vague August 1999.

And that's pretty much what I can say for now, at least until when I get to translating some of these (and the folder will be updated accordingly when so)

Sorry, but I don't allow reposts of these scans unless it's with permission (specially not twitter gimmick accounts that are 'daily character accs', etc). However, if you want to translate these you can do that anytime even without my permission! As long as you credit me for the raws (and @ me while you're at it because I want to know...). You can also edit, crop, use them for avatars and whatnot, whatever you want, just that I specifically don't want the whole doujinshi reposted itself without my credit. Just that, sorry for what inconveniences it causes www

[underden-official]

_ New Logbook Begun _ User: Marshall R. Ebott _ Logbook Name: U.S.O-01 (Flowey) _ Logbook Type: Written _ First Updated: 4/25/2123 _ Last Updated: 4/25/2123 _ Displaying Entry Though USO-01 looks very similar to USP-01, the two species do not appear to be related. Additionally, all data on USO-01 comes from a single individual, so findings may be inaccurate. 

Species Name: Faux Flora (Mendax flosa) Habitat: The Ruined Catacombs Height: 10 in/0.2 m Weight: Not measured Diet: Autotrophic (photosynthesis) Temp. Regulation: Ectothermic Abilities: Capacity for speech, chlorokinesis, projectile conjuration Disposition: Conniving Threat Level: 5

A small plant-like organism that was  first encountered at the very entrance of the Ruined Catacombs. It closely resembles USP-01 besides a white, smiling face where the yellow disk florets would be on the normal flower. It is currently unknown what purpose this mimicry serves. Very intelligent, but clearly malicious. Avoid it if possible. 

Effective study of this USO-01 proves difficult, as besides my initial encounter with the creature I have not been able to observe it outside of a passing glance. It has the surprising ability to communicate in English (vocal mimicry can be ruled out as the creature would actively respond to me), but does not seem especially open to interrogation, as it was only ever friendly to me for the purposes of murderous deception.

[kyeterna]

Choose a Star Team blog entry:

>humble beginnings<

starkid [data not found]

The Vigilante U.S.O.

Malourgos Inc. Conspiracy

X

Rose D.C.

Renapocalypse

[???] [data not found]

[captain-price-unofficially]

Capt. Felix Kalinski, Col. Bill Seawell, CO of the 401st BG, with Marlene Dietrich dressed in her U.S.O. uniform, and 1st Lt Larry Pfeiffer, photographed at Deenethorpe, 29 September 1944.

[faememes]

𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒.

Feel free to change pronouns/titles as you see fit.

"Kinda thing might really catch a man's eye...say, on a date?"

"Well, don't hold your breath. Especially with tuberculosis."

"You know there's a difference between being an independent woman and a spinster."

"Is it the shoes? Clock out, pull the curtains, and sleep. _______'s orders."

"Agent ______, we just pulled a red ball out of DC. All hands on deck. Meaning cover the phones."

"_______, redirect all calls to the briefing room. Covered. Shall we?"

"I knew __________ during the war; his help was invaluable. He may be a great many things, but he's not a traitor."

"I saw him once at a U.S.O. shown in Passaic. You could eat him with a spoon."

"Yes, I understand he was quite something."

"Everything all right, English?"

"Fine actually, if you don't count work."

"Boys at the phone company giving you a hard time?"

"No more than usual, it's just... During the war, I had a sense of purpose. Responsibility. Now I connect the calls, but I never get a chance to make them."

"Now that's the _________ I need."

"When you're not humiliating him, that fellow up there is my butler, __________. He will help you any way he can."

"What now, ________?"

"Now, I go to work."

"You were trying to do something good, and I believe you accomplished it."

"But was it worth it?

"Keep your eyes open."

"But I'm coming with you."

"Where are you?"

"Just keep driving!"

"Could you be slightly more specific?"

"Just to be clear, this is pressed into your brachial artery, it may be dull but I'm determined. Keep smiling. Once you start to bleed, you'll lose conciousness in fifteen seconds, you'll die in ninety unless someone comes to your aid. Now given your recent behavior, how likely do you think that is to happen? To prevent this not entirely unfortunate event from occurring, I suggest you find another place to eat. Do we understand each other?"

"Good. Oh, and one more thing... tip generously."

"I figured you'd never have a problem finding a man."

"The trick is finding the right one."

"You wouldn't believe me, if I told you."

"We'll keep an open mind."

"I don't have long, so listen very carefully. I need you to dispose of ________'s car."

"I beg your pardon?"

"The SSR are looking into Roxxon at this very moment. That car sustained damage at the site, and it's likely to be teeming with vita radiation. Make it disappear."

"Very well. Let's see, the linens come out of the wash in thirty minutes..."

"Now."

"Fine. I shall forego the linens."

"I told you I don't need your help."

"An ideal butler provides service without being asked."

"Oh! Put it back. I need to drive this thing out of here."

"You're very fortunate that I ignored your instructions."

"Oh, you're so right. How I managed to stay alive before I met you, I have no idea."

"I can't tell if you're being arrogant... or ignorant."

"Both, I imagine."

"Your line of work requires support. People who care about your wellbeing, who will be there to stitch up your wounds."

"If I allow people to get close to me, I'm putting them in danger."

"So your solution is to remove yourself from the world you wish to protect. Where's the sense in that? There is not a man or woman, no matter how fit he or she may be, who is capable of carrying the entire world on their shoulders."

"... ______ was."

"From what ______ has told me, _______ relied heavily on you. For courage, strategy, and moral guidance. You were his support. Your desire to help others is noble, but I doubt you'll find much success unless you allow others to help you."

"Hi, Mary! That's Mary. She's a legal secretary at Goodman, Kirksberg and Holloway. Evelyn. Evelyn is a lounge singer at a club in midtown. Hi, Sarah! That's Sarah. She's a slut."

"How long do you see yourself working for the telephone company?"

"Only until I'm married, Miss ______."

"In a city filled with temptation, debauchery, and mischief, the Griffith Hotel is a haven for proper young ladies. Our code of conduct is indisputable. Attire should be demure and elegant. Curfew is 10:00. No drinking. No men above the first floor. No exceptions. Is that clear, Miss _______?"

"Perfectly."

"I may not always be truthful with _____, but I am always honest."

"What's your name, Darling?"

"Agent."

"No girl is gonna trade in a red, white, and blue shield for an aluminum crutch."

"I got a bottle of schnapps and half a rhubarb pie; let's see which one makes us sick first."

"A lot of stuff gets stolen from _________; cars bombs, death rays..."

"Actually, the death ray's accounted for. It's in Nevada, I believe."

"I haven't been in the back of a car in years."

"What brings you here?"

"My landlady gave me an idea."

"Oh splendid, now if we can get an opinion from your butcher."

"Sorry, you're counting the ransom in front of me."

"Our boss is a very precise man."

"Your manners never cease to disappoint."

"Get in."

"What? I hate small spaces. What if the chain snaps and I fall to my death?"

"Don't worry. I'll never reveal that _______'s dead body is lying, rotting in the bottom of a dumbwaiter shaft."

"You don't have to get changed with the door closed. I thought we were friends."

"What the hell do you think of me?"

"I think you're a man out for his own gain no matter who you're charging. You are constantly finding holes to slither your way into in the hope of finding loose change, only to cry when you're bitten by another snake. You're a man who says "I love you" whilst looking over a woman's shoulder into the mirror. _________ dedicated his mind, his body, his life to the SSR, and to this country, not to your bank account. I made the same pledge, but I'm not as good as ______ was. I forgot my pledge running around for you like a corporate spy. So thank you, ________, for reminding me who _____ was and what I aspire to be. For all I know, you did steal your inventions."

"If you want to get to know New York--if you want to get know any place, you have to start with the people first."

"I talk to people."

"Real people with real jobs. Not the, uh, phony, superficial ones that pervade the city. Uh, you should start with Brooklyn first."

"But I-I'd rather see the Statue of Liberty."

"Oh, she'll still be there. But what she represents, the spirit of Lady Liberty, is founded is found in its people."

"Wow. You sounded like Captain America just now."

"That's not a bad thing."

"What would ____ say if I left his best girl behind?"

"He'd say, 'Do as ____ says'."

"He can be thoughtless. Inconsiderate. Vain. Childish. Unreliable. Arrogant."

"You flatter him."

"The Germans are geniuses when it comes to beer. But, no one knows bourbon like the US of A."

"You guys are the Howling Commandos!"

"I hate that name."

"I came up with that name."

"That you did."

"Does anyone else feel a chill going up their knickers?"

"I would if I wore knickers."

"Wahoo!"

"Stop wahooing and help!"

"Not bad. For a girl."

"I hate you all."

"You sure you wanna get on that plane? Commandos could always use another good fighter. We just need to come up with a nickname for you."

"Tempting, but I think it's time I put my days on the front lines behind me. Someone needs to mind the wheel back in the States. And I suppose someone needs to convince the SSR of _____'s innocence, wanker or not. I'll miss you."

"Miss you, too, ____. Wait a second. Miss you... Miss Union Jack! Whaddya think, fellas? Huh?"

"Never speak again."

"She's a cute broad. When she's not punching me in the face. Who is she?"

"Not who I thought she was."

"How could he possibly meet this many women?"

"The Academy Awards is a very busy time... What are you doing?"

"A large portion of the women on this list are well known actresses, models and socialites. Publicly established for several years. They can be disregarded."

"Well, I wouldn't dismiss her."

"You think Ginger Rogers is a Russian assassin?"

"You should have seen her eyes when I escorted her from Mr. Stark's villa. The darkest gates to the abyss."

"_____. Don't run. If you run, I'll know it's true."

"I'm sorry, ______."

"You don't look like federal agents."

"We're with the Strategic Scientific Reserve."

"Well, I'm with the Queens County 4H. Take it down the hall."

"I think it had something to do with her sick grandmother."

"Oh, gee. Um..."

"Please don't... do that."

"She's got a grandmother who's doing poorly. And whenever I think about it, I think of my grandmother who's so supportive of my acting career. I performed for her, and she said, you belong on stage, angel. Even though I'm living hand to mouth, I just, uh..."

"Please stop."

"Could you do something here?"

"No. Actors wear their emotions close to the surface. I could no more stop her than I could Laurence Olivier."

"What's your grandmother's name?"

"Gam Gam."

"Uh, we should go... talk to some more of the neighbors. C'mon, _________."

"There, there."

"_______, how would you feel if we smashed that mirror with this table?"

"I would feel splendid about it."

"Alright, we pick it up, and then on the count of three--"

"Battering ram. Ready? One... Two... Wait. What if there are people behind this mirror that we're breaking?"

"Then they may get hurt. There'll be a spray of glass."

"I see. One... Two... Wait! What if those hypothetical people behind the mirror have guns?"

"Then we may get hurt. There'll be a spray of bullets."

"I see. One... Two... Three! No people. Everybody wins."

"I've just thought of something."

"We're still attached to a table."

Promise me you'll get the son of a bitch who did this. Say it!"

"We'll catch him."

"'Atta girl."

"To you, I’m a stray kitten left on your doorstep to be protected. The secretary turned damsel in distress. The girl on the pedestal, transformed into some daft whore."

"And I suppose the confession portrays me as what? A patsy? A doe-eyed idiot succumbed to the charms of America’s mustachioed Casanova?"

"I conducted my own investigation because no one listens to me. I got away with it because no one looks at me. Because unless I have your reports, your coffee, or your lunch, I am invisible."

"How's that look?"

"Like a nest of spiders with very short legs."

"That's good enough."

"______ ... I know you loved him. I loved him, too. But this won't bring him back. ______, you are the one person on this earth who believes in me. I cannot lose you. _____ is gone. We have to move on--all of us. As impossible as that may sound, we have to let him go."

"You were gonna shoot me out of the sky?"

"Well, I thought that was what you would have wanted."

"No! No, it's not. And for future reference, under no circumstance would I want anyone to shoot or otherwise hurt me. You got that?"

"Your point is amply made, sir."

"How refreshing to meet someone who appreciates the finer things."

"I appreciate the finer things. I just don't want to know what's happened in and on the fine things."

[mashpoll]

That’s Show Biz (s10 e1&2): A U.S.O. troupe arrives at the 4077th to put on a show, and Hawkeye has to perform emergency surgery when one of them falls ill.

It Happened One Night (s4 e4): The 4077th is shaken up by heavy artillery during a long, cold night. Frank ransacks Margaret’s tent for love letters. Klinger tries to catch pneumonia. When a patient B.J. had operated on doesn’t improve, he has to open him up again.

[vintage-every-day]

Sept. 3, 1943: Harrisburg, Pa., U.S.O. Pennsylvania Railroad Canteen and Lounge, interior. Large-format negative by Gottscho-Schleisner.

[madamlaydebug]

U.S.O crafts coming outta Oceans, is why they are going into Bunkers.

🌊💨🛸/🚇💭🦎

[gloromeien]

The thing was, Steve had to practice his hugs when he got big. For a while, he was like a newborn foal, finding his feet, and this was no different. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt anyone. And his ma always said, "Practice makes perfect."

That was part of why he started boxing to keep fit. When no one was looking, he hugged the bags. Everyone thought they popped because Steve hit them so hard, but the opposite was true. He hugged them until they burst. For a while, he was terrified of comforting someone in that way, not trusting himself. He could see the headlines, "Last Dance For Cap's Best Showgirl: U.S.O. Tour Ends In Tragedy."

Until the Howlies and Bucky. The guy saved their life. They weren't going to let Steve feel like less of a person because of his size. They started with a steady died of back slaps, shoulder claps, knee knocks, arms flung around his neck. Then, came the tackling, the wrestling. The occasional piggyback ride when one of them was tired. Bucky, recognizing how lonely his friend was, treated him just like always--super tactile, in his space. Ruffling his hair, which he knew Steve hated. "Accidentally" rolling against him when they slept on the ground.

One day, after one of their worst missions, one they'd just barely scraped through, relieved to have survived, as soon as they got back to camp, they dragged Steve into a group hug. And Steve... well, Steve felt on top of the world.

After that, there was no stopping him. Any chance Steve could give someone the comfort of his arms, he was there, wide open.

Steve giving the biggest, warmest hugs. He envelops the person in his big arms, squeezes them close and tight against his chest and holds onto them for just the right side of too long. 

Sometimes people ask Steve for hugs in the street (grainy pictures are released online featuring Steve hugging a crying girl. The hashtag #CapHugs blows up on twitter)

When Bucky hugs Steve, Buckys arms go over Steves shoulders and both their heads rest in the crooks of each others necks. Steve lets himself be comforted, lets himself be just Steve. Bucky holding Steve close and tight just like normal. Just like before. 

[gamepediajp]

妖怪ウォッチぷにぷにで購入できる「スターターパック」を紹介します。 販売 …

[hotniatheron]

Americans act like they've never heard of U.S.O. tours when artists perform for a government check.

[underden-official]

_ New Logbook Begun _ User: Marshall R. Ebott _ Logbook Name: U.S.O-02 (Boss Monster) _ Logbook Type: Written _ First Updated: 4/25/2123 _ Last Updated: 10/7/2124 _ Displaying Entry

Species Name: Mountain Chimaera (Chimaera monsincola) Habitat: The Ruined Catacombs, City of Stone Height: ~5 ft/1.53 m (at the shoulder), ~9 ft/2.75 m (standing upright) Weight: 700-800 lbs/318-363 kg Diet: Roots, root vegetables, fungi, nuts, insects, gastropods, salamanders, reptiles, small mammals Temp. Regulation: Endothermic Abilities: Heightened senses, unusual strength, fire breath, pyrokinesis, prehensile forelimbs Disposition: Protective Threat Level: 8

A large chimeric organism that resembles a cross between a long-eared goat, a lion, and a polar bear. They sport a dense coat of white fur, curved horns, oversized upper canines, and cat-like eyes that can be either brown or deep red. The males have a golden mane and much larger horns than the females, presumably for the purpose of attracting mates. They appear primarily quadrupedal but can stand and move on their hind legs for an extended period of time, using their front paws as “hands” to grab things or even use tools. Intelligent and strong. Regard with caution.

Only two members of USO-02 have ever been observed; an older female in the Ruined Catacombs and an older male in the City of Stone. While I am unable to gather more data on the female due to the Ruined Catacombs now being inaccessible, the male is at least able to be actively observed. I do have to be extremely careful with this specimen, however, as it appears to hold the highest hierarchical position among all other species in this ecosystem and any perceived danger to it would certainly lead to a target on my back. My drake attempts to hide me whenever it is near, suggesting that perhaps even the sight of me would create a dangerous situation? 

It thankfully does not seem to recognize my disguise as human, at least from afar. …Perhaps finding a way to cover my scent would allow for closer observation?

[UPDATE- 10/7/24] I have a theory that this species may not have developed within this underground ecosystem, but rather evolved to live on the mountains surrounding it. On multiple occasions I’ve witnessed both specimens being unable to easily access certain areas due to their horns and/or overall size, and despite having several evolutionary traits consistent with living in a cold climate both live nowhere near Snowdin Forest. It makes no sense for a species that big to reasonably move around in a space like this, much less find enough food to sustain itself on its own. If they really did evolve to survive outside of these caverns, however, that begs the questions as to why this species was never discovered by humanity before now, how they ended up trapped down here, and why the subsequent generations of this species never truly adapted to their new environment. Maybe there were no subsequent generations? …No, that’s impossible. All of these other species show evolutionary patterns consistent with several centuries of natural selection, and they can’t have lived for that long, right? Regardless, given their current numbers and having no recorded sightings of these creatures anywhere else on Earth, it’s safe to say that this relic of another time should now be considered functionally extinct. How lucky am I, then, to witness the last Chimaera?