What is the best USO you have had the pleasure to visit?

2016-06-07T06:57:31-04:00

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 7:01 AM

2016-06-07T07:01:47-04:00

Not an official USO, but the Military Hospitality Lounge at Miami International Airport.

http://www.miami-airport.com/armed_forces.asp

Close runner-ups would be the USO facilities at Atlanta and Seattle-Tacoma.

Miami International Airport :: Military Hospitality Lounge :: Miami-Dade County

Armed Forces, Miami International Airport

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 7:02 AM

2016-06-07T07:02:37-04:00

I wouldn't say a physical USO. But Bob Hope shows in DaNang, Rvn was the best USO show I had the pleasure of watching.

Response by CW5 Andrew J. Foreman made Jun 7 at 2016 7:16 AM

2016-06-07T07:16:47-04:00

I am sitting in the Charlotte Airport USO and kudos to them.

Response by SPC Nicholas Olena made Jun 7 at 2016 8:02 AM

2016-06-07T08:02:51-04:00

I have yet to go into a USO that disappoints. The USO at Ramstein AFB has to be one of my favorites. The theater seating in the "screening" area for the movies is fantastic. Games for the kids and a great view of the airfield.

Response by LTC Monte Anderson made Jun 7 at 2016 8:14 AM

2016-06-07T08:14:13-04:00

NYC on 42d st.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 8:39 AM

2016-06-07T08:39:35-04:00

I've had the pleasure of relaxing at a few USOs. Atlanta airport always sticks out, but mostly because of the staff. I have visited multiple times and every time, I have always been honored by the staff and well taken care of. I fell asleep in one of their chairs once and woke up to a blanket and bottle of water. Who does that?!?! I love the USO.

Response by SSG Karl Fowler made Jun 7 at 2016 9:55 AM

2016-06-07T09:55:36-04:00

really enjoyed the Norfolk Virginia airports USO center, also the Williamsburg Newport news international airport very nice to relax before your flight

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Jun 7 at 2016 10:30 AM

2016-06-07T10:30:16-04:00

I would say the USO in St. Louis, MO is top notch! Thanks to all of the volunteers that help us out every day at every USO! It's much appreciated.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 10:47 AM

2016-06-07T10:47:05-04:00

The one at McCarran in Las Vegas was really nice, also the one in Detroit that let us all crash there when our flight to Korea was delayed overnight.

Response by CSM David Heidke made Jun 7 at 2016 10:58 AM

2016-06-07T10:58:00-04:00

St. Louis airport was outstanding.

Also San Jose airport, they did a great job.

Response by SGT Ambrose Husser made Jun 7 at 2016 11:03 AM

2016-06-07T11:03:38-04:00

The U.S.O has been an organization that have done amazing things for us. Not just the care packages but the warm conversation and desire to help soldiers. I am split on my favorite. The U.S.O in Dallas International Airport and Tiaj Iraq.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 11:22 AM

2016-06-07T11:22:13-04:00

I would have to say the one in the Portland, ME airport. When my flight (chalk full of Soldiers) was heading to Iraq, we landed about 0200 at this airport. The USO had reps come in and open up their joint and called the rest of the staff in that terminal and all kinds of store and kioskoperators came in and opened up uber early just for us.

Response by CW2 Stephen Pate made Jun 7 at 2016 11:35 AM

2016-06-07T11:35:36-04:00

Dallas/Ft Worth ISO was awesome!

Response by SGT Paul Lux made Jun 7 at 2016 12:23 PM

2016-06-07T12:23:20-04:00

I love the volunteers and support here at our home airport -- Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS). That said, I have yet to have a bad experience anywhere. From SFO to ATL, JAX to BNA (Nashville) they are all great!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 12:24 PM

2016-06-07T12:24:12-04:00

I have been to several and they each have there positives - but Atlanta is good and so is SFO

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 12:51 PM

2016-06-07T12:51:02-04:00

San Francisco was pretty nice. The staff was amazing, my wife flew to Fleet Week to visit me and when departing she missed her flight. The USO provided a place for her to rest and snacks. Made a bad situation a lot better.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 12:59 PM

2016-06-07T12:59:14-04:00

Denver International Airport has the best lounge I've been to.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Jun 7 at 2016 3:08 PM

2016-06-07T15:08:46-04:00

The USO at Dulles Airport in Washington DC.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 3:54 PM

2016-06-07T15:54:49-04:00

Best - ATLANTA/DFW

Worst - SEATTLE/TACOMA ITNL AIRPORT

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2016 9:49 PM

2016-06-07T21:49:44-04:00

I also want to thank all of the USO volunteers for the way they treat the service members.
I like the Charlotte, NC.

Response by MSgt Zachary Wiederstein made Jun 8 at 2016 3:25 AM

2016-06-08T03:25:15-04:00

I love the USO and am very thankful for all they provide. That's why I donate to them during CFC time. Just saying.

Response by CAPT Michael W. Langston, PhD, DMin made Jun 8 at 2016 10:43 AM

2016-06-08T10:43:33-04:00

USO, NAS Keflavik, Iceland

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2016 6:02 PM

2016-06-08T18:02:09-04:00

I have only been to a few USOs but San Diego stands out to me. I was waiting for my then girlfriend now my wife of 8 years to come in on a flight from Idaho. I was talking to one of the volunteers and she was asking what I was doing. I explained to her what I was there for and she says and you have no flowers. She seen the panic in my eyes after realizing this and she said you know what we have some fake flowers attached to these pens (the pens used for signing in and out) take a couple and at least you won't be empty handed. I was grateful. That memory has always stood out to me when I think of the USO.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2016 11:04 PM

2016-06-08T23:04:36-04:00

Albany Airport, on my way to basic training and I have never met nicer people

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2016 5:44 AM

2016-06-09T05:44:52-04:00

They're all awesome. My personal favorite, however, is Denver. The big, comfy leather chairs and the vast array of eats are both a hit with me.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Jun 9 at 2016 9:48 AM

2016-06-09T09:48:13-04:00

Toulon France. Unbelievable it was there in a normal looking 2-story home. I do not know if it was a quirk, but it was nice to have a bit of America.

Mid 1970's, New York City had a USO downtown Manhattan in a basement of an office building. It was like out of a WW-II movie, lots of girls, food, music, dancing, activity. It was the most fun I had in NY and the girls we met were just as friendly as as the old movies portrayed. Thank you USO!!

Response by LTC Ken Bowers made Jun 9 at 2016 1:43 PM

2016-06-09T13:43:29-04:00

USO at Camp Victory Kuwait December 2004. My rear detachment had just received a convoy at the Four-Corners, parked the vehicles, and got the drivers into their tents. The USO tent usually had a crowd even in the wee hours of the morning, but on this night it was sparse so I went in. The ladies running the USO were great! They had you remove your boots so you would track dirt on the carpet. I called my wife for Christmas, and fell asleep in a big round upholstered chair. When I woke up I got some coffee and a snack, and I found a paperback to read. Even though it was in a Bedouin tent and your could hear generators running it was sweet!