Contact Information
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
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Featured Person
Attitude Is Everything
Michael Shimkus, Center Operations & Programs Manager mshimkus@uso.org -
Featured Person
Megan Tevis-Williams, Center Operations Supervisor mewilliams@uso.org
Programs at this Location
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USO Tickets for Troops
This seminal USO Illinois program offers free tickets to cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting events for military personnel and their…
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USO Center Hosted Meals
USO No Dough Dinners are a monthly program held at the USO Great Lakes Center located on historic Naval Station Great Lakes. USO No Dough D…
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Military Unit Family Days
Maintaining resiliency and a connection to community are vital to the well being of our military. USO Illinois provides recreational suppor…
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