USO of Metropolitan New York (USO) will be hosting the second annual Battle of the Branches - a virtual half-marathon and 5K run/walk to benefit USO's programs, services, and operations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. USO of Metropolitan New York operates six USO centers in the tristate area which are invaluable resources for service members and their families offering rest, refreshment, and connectivity. The USO creates and maintains strong connections between service members and their families, homes and country, no matter where they serve. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, USO has supported thousands of service members deployed to the tristate area on critical public health missions including medical staff at hospitals, mass vaccination and testing sites, assembling test kits, and distributing food to communities in need.