📚🍕 Back-to-school season is here, and USO Great Lakes is ready to celebrate with our military families! ** Please register the youth that will be attending school** Join us for a Back-to-School Dinner featuring delicious pizza from Nino’s Pizzeria and a school supplies giveaway to help students start the new school year prepared and confident. Enjoy a great meal, connect with fellow military families, and pick up essential school supplies while they last. It’s our way of supporting those who serve and the families who serve alongside them. 📍 USO Great Lakes 🍕 Dinner by Nino’s Pizzeria 🎒 School Supplies Giveaway We can’t wait to see you there as we kick off a successful school year together! #USOGreatLakes #BackToSchool #MilitaryFamilies #SchoolSupplies #NinosPizzeria #theUSO #ForThePeopleWhoServe #GreatLakes #CommunitySupport
Other Upcoming Events
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Gaming: Chess Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
♟️🧠 Think You’ve Got Game? 🧠♟️ The USO Chess Tournament is on — and it’s your move! Join us for a battle of strategy, skill, and sharp minds. 🏆 All skill levels welcome | Prizes for top players 🧩 Open to all service members – come test your tactics …
Sep 8th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming: Mortal Kombat Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎮 Finish Him! 🥊 USO Great Lakes is bringing the heat with a Mortal Kombat Tournament. Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the title? 👑 Come test your skills, battle it out, and enjoy some serious fun with fellow gamers.
Sep 15th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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MTC Last Fling BBQ
End of summer BBQ at the MTC USO. We will have games and prizes along with food and drinks
Sep 18th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming: Air Hockey Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏒🔥 USO Great Lakes is hosting a challenging Air Hockey Tournament! Test your skills, bring your best moves, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Sep 22nd, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming: NFL Madden Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏈🎮 Game On, Service Members! 🎮🏈 USO Great Lakes is hosting an NFL Madden Gaming Tournament at the USO Great Lakes Center. This is your chance to showcase your skills and compete with fellow gamers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking for s…
Sep 29th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Sports: Ping Pong Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🏓 Ping Pong Tournament at USO Great Lakes! 🏓 Get ready for some fast-paced fun! USO Great Lakes is hosting a thrilling Ping Pong Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, come join us for an action-packed day. Don’t…
Oct 6th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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