Locations
Area Contact Information
- facebook.com
- +1 832 728 4733
- usohouston@uso.org
- Heather Krauss, Executive Director
Upcoming Events
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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 21st, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base | May 8 Join us as we recognize and celebrate the strength, resilience, and unwavering support of military spouses. This special event at Ellington Field JRB is dedicated to honor…
May 8th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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Coffee Connections
USO Coffee Connection at Ellington Field is a warm, welcoming outreach designed to meet service members and their families right where they are, over a great cup of coffee and meaningful conversation. In partnership with EFJRB, the USO creates a rel…
Jun 5th, 2026 8:00 AM CDT ( 800R)
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Army Birthday Celebration
Join us as we honor the proud legacy of the United States Army and the Soldiers who have served and continue to serve our nation. This Army Birthday celebration brings service members, families, and the community together for camaraderie, appreciati…
Jun 14th, 2026 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)
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America 250- 4th of July Extravaganza
USO staff and volunteers work side by side to create a welcoming, patriotic celebration honoring Independence Day and America250. Together, they coordinate activities, hospitality, and engagement that bring service members, families, and the communi…
Jul 2nd, 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…