Contact Information

USO RTC Great Lakes is located on the Recruit Training Command side of Naval Station Great Lakes. This facility is only open to staff stationed at RTC Great Lakes, not recruits.
Hours of Operation

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

About this Location

USO Great Lakes RTC is located at Naval Station Great Lakes: Recruit Training Command (RTC). This facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The USO’s mission at RTC is to create an unstaffed “Home Away from Home” for the service members entrusted with training the next generation of United States Navy Sailors.

Our unstaffed USO lounges feature TVs with various streaming networks to stay up to date on all of the latest shows and sports, comfortable chairs and couches to relax, snacks and refreshments, and other amenities such as board games, books, and playing cards to help pass the time.

For military service members and families PCSing to Naval Station Great Lakes, check out our PCS Guide to learn all the Great Lakes tips and tricks!

Amenities at this Location

Food & Beverages
  • Beverages
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Snack Bar
  • Snacks
Connectivity
  • Desks & Work Areas
  • Wi-Fi
Multimedia & Gaming
  • Board & Table Games
  • Playing Cards
  • Streaming Services (Hulu, Netflix, HBO, ESPN)
  • TV & Cable
Rest & Relaxation
  • Air Conditioning
  • Library
  • Lounge
  • Sleeping & Quiet Area
  • Toiletries
Services & Information
  • Open 24 Hours

Featured Staff

  • Featured Person

    Attitude Is Everything
    Michael Shimkus, Center Operations & Programs Manager mshimkus@uso.org

  • Featured Person

    Dedicate your day to someone
    Megan Tevis-Williams, Center Operations Supervisor mewilliams@uso.org

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