Get to Know Team USO Runner Krysta Cass
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Krysta Cass is a member of Team USO running in the 2023 Boston Marathon® and raising funds on behalf of the USO. Let’s get to know more about Krysta!
Military Service
- Served nearly 7 years in the United States Army as an Engineer Officer and completed three deployments to the Middle East
Hobbies:
- Reading - Running - Rooting for the New York Knicks
Favorite Movies:
- “Lord of the Rings” - “Star Wars”
Favorite Music/Musicians:
- Ed Sheeran - Tate McRae - Dermot Kennedy
Celebrities She’d Love to Meet:
- Emma Grede - Anna Wintour - Oprah
Favorite Sports Team:
- New York Knicks (Krysta shares a birthday with RJ Barrett)
Favorite TV Shows:
- “Game of Thrones” - “Succession” - “Yellowstone”
Favorite Authors:
- Brandon Sanderson - Will Wight - Robin Hobbs
Why she is excited to represent Team USO:
On each of Krysta’s deployments, she was able to maintain connections to her family through the USO’s services. Her firsthand experience with the USO made her a firm believer in the importance the organization plays in the lives of service members and their families. Krysta is so grateful for the USO, she became a member of New England’s advisory board. She is eager to raise funds and awareness for the USO by running the 2023 Boston Marathon.
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