Did you ever have occasion to utilize the USO?

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:57:58 -0500

I did, twice, during my Service. The first time was on the way to boot camp -- I got stuck in L.A. and racked out there -- they were very nice, provided a clean bunk, and even gave me a wake-up call when my flight was nearly ready. The second time, my brother died while I was at sea on WESTPAC. The Navy flew me off my ship to the local birdfarm, where I caught a ride to Clark AFB in the Philippines, where I flew to L.A. Only the Navy didn't give me a ticket, for whatever reason, from LA to my home airport, Portland, OR. The USO gave me a ticket so that I could arrive in time for his funeral.

How about you?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 7:03 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:03:37 -0500

Yes SN Greg Wright They're amazing.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 27 at 2016 7:28 PM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:28:08 -0500

Just to hang out in between long layovers. I was always provided with plenty of snacks and cold drinks!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 27 at 2016 7:47 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:47:17 -0500

Once in the late 1970's I stopped by the USO in NYC just to check it out SN Greg Wright. I don't think I ever went back to teh any USO office after that time. Mty first visit seemed to be very depressing as I looked at what they had to offer and saw the sadness of the service men there.

Response by SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT made Jan 27 at 2016 8:26 PM

SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:26:01 -0500

Yes when I was traveling and had a airport layover. Also provided MP security during a Bob Hope with Brooke Shields USO tour show at West Point LTC Stephen F. , CPT Walt Tollefson

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Jan 27 at 2016 9:59 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:59:26 -0500

Every time we travel we visit the USO. My family enjoys the snacks and cold drinks, and we reciprocate by donating to a worthy organization. The best one that I have seen is the Bob Hope USO located at LAX. Another fine one is located at the Honolulu airport. You cannot go wrong with these folks.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 8:52 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:52:44 -0500

Many, many times as enlisted, officer, and retired. Almost all of them are excellent.
Favorites are Denver and Charlotte.

Is there still one in Frankfurt?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2016 12:00 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:00:11 -0500

The USO was my home away from CHU while in Iraq. I love the USO and what it does.

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Jan 28 at 2016 12:19 PM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:19:52 -0500

I utilize it when I can during travel. Having a place to put my feet up, relax and have some free snacks sure beats the BOHICA prices charged by vendors at airports.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 28 at 2016 8:24 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:24:41 -0500

Some USOs are just so nice like I think at Norfolk and Bangor. Bangor provided phone cards and plenty of ___________ support. I cant remember the word now.