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USO Great Lakes- September Calendar

Sep 1st, 2023 8:00 AM CDT ( 800R)

USO Great Lakes Center calendar of events. #USOSeptember2023

  1. USO Tickets for Troops: Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, and more tickets 

    Tis the season for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, and concerts, theater, and more!

    Aug 1st, 2023 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  2. USO Great Lakes- September Calendar 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO Great Lakes Center calendar of events. #USOSeptember2023

    Sep 1st, 2023 8:00 AM CDT ( 800R)

  3. USO Gaming: Salute to Service Showdown 

    Virtual

    It’s Back! Enter the 3rd Annual NFL #SalutetoService Showdown featuring EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL for your chance at 2 tickets and a trip to Super Bowl LVIII! Register at uso.org/showdown

    Sep 1st, 2023 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

    Register
  4. USO Entertainment: MVP with Jack Osbourne 

    Virtual

    MVP with Jack Osbourne. Tune in Thursday, September 21, at 12n EST to watch service members and military spouses have a live discussion with TV Personality and Host Jack Osbourne, Celebrity Recruit from Season 2 of Special Forces: World’s Toughest T…

    Sep 21st, 2023 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

    Register
  5. Center Dinner & LIVE Band 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come enjoy FREE Wing Stop and LIVE Music from According to Kate Band!

    Sep 21st, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

  6. Military Family Programming- Center Hosted Dinner & LIVE Band September 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO Great Lakes presents According to Kate Band! Come enjoy LIVE music and a FREE meal from Wing Stop!

    Sep 21st, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

  7. USO Transition Program: USO Career Kickstart feat. Old Dominion Freight Line 

    Virtual

    Not sure which career path might be right for you? Join the USO on September 21 for a free webinar to learn about the many employment opportunities within transportation and logistics featuring Old Dominion Freight Line. Register: https://bit.ly/21S…

    Sep 21st, 2023 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)

    Register
  8. USO Gaming: Salute to Service Showdown AMERICAS Qualifier #2 

    Virtual

    It’s Back! Enter the 3rd Annual NFL #SalutetoService Showdown featuring EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL for your chance at 2 tickets and a trip to Super Bowl LVIII! Register at uso.org/showdown

    Sep 23rd, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  9. USO Gaming: Salute to Service Showdown AMERICAS Qualifier #3 

    Virtual

    It’s Back! Enter the 3rd Annual NFL #SalutetoService Showdown featuring EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL for your chance at 2 tickets and a trip to Super Bowl LVIII! Register at uso.org/showdown

    Sep 24th, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  10. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Sep 24th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  11. USO Transition Program: Mastering LinkedIn: Ask Mike Edition 

    Virtual

    Looking for answers as you navigate your career journey? Join the USO on September 25 for a special “Ask Mike” Edition of the ever-popular Mastering LinkedIn workshop. This is an exclusive opportunity for those registered with the USO Transition Pro…

    Sep 25th, 2023 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)

    Register
  12. USO Great Lakes at RTC Lunch September 

    Naval Station Great Lakes- Recruit Training Command, Center

    Take a beat and let the USO Great Lakes staff and volunteers feed you! We will be located in between SHIP 6 & TRI-SHIPS!

    Sep 26th, 2023 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  13. USO Transition Program: USO Gaming Kickstart feat. Xbox 

    Virtual

    Are you interested in learning more about the gaming industry? Join the USO and Xbox on September 26 to learn about what a career in gaming can look like for you! Register: https://bit.ly/26SEPTUSO #usotransitions

    Sep 26th, 2023 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)

    Register
  14. USO Transition Program: Mentorship Kickstart with the USO 

    Virtual

    Curious about mentorship? Join the USO on September 27 for an overview of the mentorship opportunities available through the USO Transition Program in partnership with industry leaders. No matter where you are on the journey, we stand ready to suppo…

    Sep 27th, 2023 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)

    Register
  15. USO Transition Program: Education Roadmap: HR Careers feat. SNHU 

    Virtual

    Interested in a human resources career? Join the USO and Southern New Hampshire University on September 28th for an interactive event highlighting the many career pathways available, and more! Register: https://bit.ly/28SEPTUSO #usotransitions

    Sep 28th, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  16. Gaming-Fall into BINGO- September 28, 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Everyones favorite USO Great Lakes game night!

    Sep 28th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

    Register
  17. USO Gaming: Salute to Service Showdown AMERICAS Qualifier #4 

    Virtual

    It’s Back! Enter the 3rd Annual NFL #SalutetoService Showdown featuring EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL for your chance at 2 tickets and a trip to Super Bowl LVIII! Register at uso.org/showdown

    Sep 30th, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  18. October Calendar 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO Great Lakes calendar of events!

    Oct 1st, 2023 8:00 AM CDT ( 800R)

  19. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Oct 1st, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  20. USO Transition Program: Education Kickstart 

    Virtual

    Looking for answers as you explore education opportunities? Join the USO on October 2 for an orientation session covering free programs and learning pathways. Interested in a professional certificate, digital badges, or a library of online courses? …

    Oct 2nd, 2023 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)

    Register
  21. Military Spouse Programs: Mastering LinkedIn MilSpouse Edition 

    Virtual

    Calling all military spouses! Looking for answers as you navigate your career journey? Join the USO on October 3 for the ever-popular Mastering LinkedIn workshop with Michael Quinn. Register: https://bit.ly/03OctUSO #usotransitions

    Oct 3rd, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  22. Canine Program-DIY costumes contest October 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Pizza & K9 Therapy!

    Oct 3rd, 2023 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

  23. USO Transition Program: FBI Jobs Information Session 

    Virtual

    Want to be a part of something big? Look no further! Join the USO and FBI recruiters on October 4 for a virtual FBI jobs information session and start mapping your new career!

    Oct 4th, 2023 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

    Register
  24. Coffee Connections- Military Spouses October 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO Great Lakes Coffee Connections: where military spouses hang out, enjoy a snack, and a fun craft! * Please Register *

    Oct 4th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

    Register
  25. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Oct 8th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  26. USO Transition Program: Hire Heroes USA General Resume Workshop 

    Virtual

    Need support as you work on your resume? Join the USO on October 10 as we join forces with Hire Heroes USA to make sure your resume is top-notch for employers. Register: https://bit.ly/10OctUSO #usotransitions

    Oct 10th, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  27. Service Member Programs - RTC Lunch October 

    Naval Station Great Lakes- Recruit Training Command, Center

    Take a break and come grab some FREE lunch!

    Oct 10th, 2023 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  28. USO Transition Program: Navigating VA Home Loans feat Mutual of Omaha 

    Virtual

    Buying a house or understanding your VA Home Loan benefits can be challenging, so we’ve brought in the experts to assist! Join the USO and Mutual of Omaha on October 11 for a virtual workshop. Register: https://bit.ly/USOmutualofomaha #usotransit…

    Oct 11th, 2023 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)

    Register
  29. Military Family Programing - USO Kitchen of Learning Spooky Edition- 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Octobers USO Kitchen of Learning!

    Oct 12th, 2023 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

    Register
  30. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Oct 15th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  31. Military Spouse Programs: MilSpouse Workshop with Target 

    Virtual

    Calling all military spouses! Need support as you chart your path ahead? Join the USO on October 17 as we join forces with Target to make sure your resume is top-notch and you are interview ready.

    Oct 17th, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  32. Gaming - BOO BINGO USO Great Lakes October 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Everyone’s favorite game night! * Please Register*

    Oct 17th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

    Register
  33. Reading - Kids Storytime & Halloween Craft 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come have a spooky good time with a fun book and kid’s craft!

    Oct 18th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

    Register
  34. USO Transition Program: Mastering LinkedIn 

    Illinois Admin Office

    Looking for answers as you navigate your career journey? Join the USO on October 19 for the ever-popular Mastering LinkedIn workshop with Michael Quinn. Register: https://bit.ly/USO19Oct #usotransitions

    Oct 19th, 2023 10:00 AM CDT (1000R)

    Register
  35. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Oct 22nd, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  36. Youth Programming - USO Great Lakes-Cozy Friend CLUB - October 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Bring your USO Cozy Friend and let’s have a movie night with yummy food!

    Oct 24th, 2023 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

    Register
  37. Military Family Programming- Center Hosted Meal USO Great Lakes- October 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    PepsiCo Valor and Mission BBQ will be serving up a FREE delicious dinner for all to enjoy!

    Oct 26th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

  38. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Oct 29th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  39. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Nov 5th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  40. Pizza & K9 Therapy Dog Visit November- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Pizza & K9 Therapy!

    Nov 7th, 2023 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

  41. Coffee Connections- Military Spouses November 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO Great Lakes Coffee Connections: where military spouses hang out, enjoy a snack, and a fun craft! * Please Register *

    Nov 8th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

    Register
  42. Military Family Programing- USO Kitchen of Learning Thanksgiving Edition 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Novembers USO Kitchen of Learning!

    Nov 9th, 2023 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

    Register
  43. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Nov 12th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  44. USO Great Lakes - RTC Lunch November 

    Naval Station Great Lakes- Recruit Training Command, Center

    FREE Lunch!

    Nov 14th, 2023 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  45. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Nov 19th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  46. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Nov 26th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  47. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Dec 3rd, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  48. USO Great Lakes - RTC Lunch December 

    Naval Station Great Lakes- Recruit Training Command, Center

    Free Lunch !

    Dec 5th, 2023 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  49. Military Family Programing- USO Kitchen of Learning Holiday Edition 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO Kitchen of Learning!

    Dec 7th, 2023 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

    Register
  50. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Dec 10th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  51. December Pizza & K9 Therapy Dog Visit- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    K9 Therapy Dogs & Pizza

    Dec 12th, 2023 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

  52. Coffee Connections - Military Spouses December 2023 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    USO Great Lakes Coffee Connections: where military spouses hang out, enjoy a snack, and a fun craft! * Please Register *

    Dec 13th, 2023 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

    Register
  53. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Dec 17th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  54. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Dec 24th, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  55. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Dec 31st, 2023 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)

  56. LIVE Entertainment- SUNDAY FUNDAY NFL TICKET Streaming- USO Great Lakes 

    Naval Station Great Lakes, Center

    530 B Farragut Ave. Building 27 Great Lakes, IL 60088

    Come hang out and enjoy watching the Sunday football games on our BIG screen LIVE!

    Jan 7th, 2024 1:00 PM CDT (1300R)