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Programs

Programs offered to active duty, guard and reserve military, and their dependents in Illinois

Military Discounts in Illinois

Please remember that each store or location may have different policies and USO of Illinois is not responsible for these third parties or t…
USO Tickets for Troops

This seminal USO of Illinois program offers free tickets to cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting events for military personnel and th…
USO Pathfinder

An estimated 200,000-plus service members transition out of the military each year. Each Transition from military to civilian life is uniqu…
USO Diaper Division

USO Diaper Division launched January 22, 2018 at USO Great Lakes and runs monthly. Diaper Division is targeted to military youth ages 0-2, …
USO Discovery Kids

Military children learn to cope with very adult-level issues, including the stresses of separation and anxiety over the potential loss of a…
USO Teen/Tween Programs

Besides the normal challenges of adolescence that every American teen and tween navigates, military teens face the unique challenges of a m…
USO Frank n'Fridays

USO Frank n'Fridays are a year-round program offered at USO Rock Island, that provide the civilian community a chance to express their appr…
USO No-Dough Dinners

USO No-Dough Dinners are a year-round program, offered at USO Great Lakes, that provide the civilian community a chance to express their ap…
Homecomings and Deployments

USO Operation Enduring Thanks supports military unit homecomings and deployments throughout the state. Whether returning from a deployment …
USO "Sweet Home Chicago" Care Packages

The USO has been known for these expressions of appreciation for decades. Continuing this legacy, USO of Illinois offers individuals and co…
USO Stateside Care Packages

The USO Stateside Care Package program was created to increase delivery of programming to service members living downstate in more rural ar…
Service Salutes

Chicago sports teams have shown their support for our service men and woman through a variety of programs, but none have gotten the fans on…
Military Spouse Programs

USO Military Spouse Programs strengthen and empower military spouses by connecting them to social, professional, and community networks. Th…
Geo-Bachelor Night

Geo-Bachelor Night is a social forum for military members serving or stationed away from their families that offers a homestyle meal, recre…
Military Unit Family Days

Maintaining resiliency and a connection to community are vital to the well being of our military. USO of Illinois provides recreational sup…
USO U-505 Naval History Program with Pritzker Military Museum and Library

In cooperation with the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) and through the generous support of Pritzker Military Museum & Librar…
USO Home for the Holidays

While the holidays are a time for family traditions and togetherness, they can also be a time of extreme hardships for our military communi…
USO Support for Families of the Fallen

USO O'Hare and USO Midway staff and volunteers offer assistance and consolation to grieving families during their travels to and from Dover…
Gold Star Family Support

The men and women who have served our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice deserve our eternal gratitude and highest honor. Their familie…