# Paul Skenes Connects with Military Families in Japan

> Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes smiles and plays baseball with service members during his USO tour in Japan.
- Title: Paul Skenes Connects with Military Families in Japan · Mlb
- Summary: Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes smiles and plays baseball with service members during his USO tour in Japan. Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes creates…
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## USO Tour with Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes visits military families and service members during his second consecutive USO tour in Japan.

> Paul will say he gets more out of these experiences than our service members
## Skenes' Military Engagement
Skenes eats at base galley, chats with students, holds baseball clinics, and meets explosive ordinance disposal teams.
## Yokota Air Base Visit
Skenes and USO team visited Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo to connect with service members.
## Skenes' Connection with Service Members
Skenes plays baseball with service members, showing genuine interest and creating meaningful interactions.
## USO's Role in Military Support
USO provides care, entertainment, military spouse and youth programming for service members worldwide.
## Skenes' Appreciation for Military
Skenes expressed gratitude for the USO and the military community’s sacrifices during his Japan visit.

> Seeing their excitement and getting to know the families who make so many sacrifices alongside those who serve really meant a lot to me
## Key takeaway

Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes creates connections with military families during his USO tour in Japan.