Locations
Area Contact Information
- facebook.com
- +1 832 728 4733
- usohouston@uso.org
- Heather Krauss, Executive Director
Upcoming Events
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Purple Up FOR MILITARY KIDS
Purple Up at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base is a family-focused program celebrating military children through fun, connection, and collaboration. Built around interactive activities, games, and shared experiences, the event brings service member…
Apr 12th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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Tentative** Fleet Week Reception Party
TENATIVE** The USO Fleet Week Arrival & Welcome Reception serves as the first point of connection for sailors and Marines arriving in Houston. As ships enter port, USO staff and volunteers are on hand to provide a warm, organized welcome that se…
Apr 15th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Tentative** USO Fleet Week Lounges
USO Fleet Week Port Lounges offer service members a reliable “home away from home” throughout the duration of Fleet Week. Located at or near each port of call, these temporary lounges provide a welcoming space to rest, recharge, and connect during b…
Apr 16th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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Tentative** USO Fleet Week Lounges
USO Fleet Week Port Lounges offer service members a reliable “home away from home” throughout the duration of Fleet Week. Located at or near each port of call, these temporary lounges provide a welcoming space to rest, recharge, and connect during b…
Apr 17th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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Tentative** USO Fleet Week Lounges
USO Fleet Week Port Lounges offer service members a reliable “home away from home” throughout the duration of Fleet Week. Located at or near each port of call, these temporary lounges provide a welcoming space to rest, recharge, and connect during b…
Apr 18th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
Stories
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USO Houston Lifts Up Military Families Amid a Season of Uncertainty
When the recent government shutdown brought uncertainty to military families across the Greater Houston area, service members found themsel…
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Bringing Holiday Cheer to Those Who Serve
Being away from family, friends, and traditions during the holidays is never easy. That’s why the USO is dedicated to making these moments …
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A Pledge to Serve: Mass Swear-In Ceremony at Houston MEPS
On December 30, 2024, the halls of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Houston, Texas, echoed with the powerful words of the…
Programs
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Coffee Connections
Military spouses move frequently and often find themselves in a situation of building a new social network in a new location. Additionally,…
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Centers
USO Centers bring together members of the local military community to relax and build comradery during their service to the Nation. When as…
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Holidays
USO Holidays unifies the festive and celebratory programming USO hosts around the world during the end-of-year holiday season and throughou…
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USO Transition Program
The USO Transition program provides professional services to active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and military spouses, by educating them …
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USO2GO
USO2GO is a program designed to bring the amenities and comforts of a USO Center to service members in remote locations that the USO cannot…
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Gaming
Gaming promotes mental wellness, social interaction, and entertainment while also providing service members and their families increased re…
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Canine
Through the USO Canine Program, the valuable connection between humans and dogs is recognized. This program includes therapy dogs, family p…
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Care Package
The USO Care Package Program provides service members with essential snack and toiletry items specifically designed to support them during …
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Global Entertainment
USO Global Entertainment delivers first-class entertainment programming to service members and their families. Partnering with entertainmen…
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Program in a Box
USO Program in a Box is designed to bring the most popular USO programs found in USO Centers to service members deployed or stationed in ve…
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Reading
The USO Reading Program keeps service members connected to and engaged with their children through story time. Service members can visit a …
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Responds
When troops mobilize to provide support to communities experiencing a natural disaster, or a health crisis or to serve no-notice deployment…
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Special Delivery
Combining baby shower games, local guest speakers, and drawings for traditional baby shower gifts, these popular showers provide a touch of…
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Youth
USO Youth Programs, serving children ages 0-18, offer opportunities designed to help alleviate stress, enhance exposure to learning and cul…