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I love USO's. They were first created back in WWII. Today there are over 160 locations in 14 different countries. Within the USA they are in over 27 states. They can be found at airports, military bases, busy city locations. A common question is: Who is eligible to enter the USO's? Anyone with a Valid ID. This could include Active Duty Members, Retirees, Guard/Reserve … [Read more...] about Who is eligible to visit the USO’s?

We recently went to visit my brother who works at Fort Bragg last month. We flew into the Raleigh/Durham Airport and had a chance to check out their USO. Here is our review... How do I find the USO? The USO is found in Terminal 2 before you go through security. If you walk through the main doors you will see a Starbucks on the left side. There is a hallway with a USO … [Read more...] about Raleigh/Durham Airport USO Review

Being a member of the military makes traveling so much easier. We rated the 10 BEST perks of personal and official travel as a military member here: 1. Access to the USO's USOs offer military families a place to relax in a private lounge where they can have access to free food, entertainment, places to rest and relax.  Here is an overview of some of the airport USOs we have … [Read more...] about Top 10 Perks of Military Travel

If you are traveling soon, you may have wondered if there are any discounts for military members. A few of the airlines do have military discounts that may allow you to save. Also, you may be interested to know that most airlines offer free bags for military members traveling on orders or for leisure travel - click here for more info on free bags. Let's review all the … [Read more...] about Airline Tickets – Military Discount

We are off to go visit Fort Sam Houston and thought we'd share our research of free or discounted things to do for military families in San Antonio. We found San Antonio to be very military-friendly! Please hit us up if you know of any additional military discounts in the San Antonio area. Residents are always the best sources! Military Discounts for San Antonio … [Read more...] about Military Discounts in San Antonio, TX

Southwest Airlines has a Military Discount. I had read about this discount for a while now but never actually tried to use it until this weekend. THE DISCOUNT IS AWESOME!!!! (It saved me 40%) Here is my experience: ME: Hi I'm looking for a flight from Denver to Portland for me and my spouse. Do you have a military discount? SWA: Yes we do. It is only available for active … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Military Discount

While traveling to Washington DC, I flew into Ronald Reagan Airport. It's a smaller airport but it still has a USO. The USO is probably the smallest one I have ever seen. Even though it is small it still has all the essentials like food, resting chairs, and TV/Computers and very nice staff and volunteers. GENERAL INFORMATION Hours: 6 am to 10 pm every day Phone … [Read more...] about Ronald Reagan Airport USO

Great News: If you're visiting Washington D.C. most attractions are FREE! But if you're going to spend some money, make sure to take advantage of these military discounts: Military Discounts at Museums in Washington D.C. Smithsonian Art Museum, National Museum of Women in the Arts, National Air and Space Museum, National Archives, Library of Congress, National Museum of … [Read more...] about Military Discounts in Washington DC

When you land at Skyharbor International Airport, make sure to visit the Phoenix Sky Harbor USO (located outside security). Or take advantage of the military discount on long-term parking. SPORTS Will you be here during SPRING TRAINING (February and March)? If so, you and your family can get in for free or at discounted rates. Check out our list of Spring Training … [Read more...] about Military Deals in Phoenix, AZ – Big Savings for Military Members & Their Families!