Our Mission
To strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.
Since 1941, the USO has been the nation’s leading organization to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, and their families, throughout their time in uniform. From the moment they join, through their assignments and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, the USO is always by their side.
Today’s USO continuously adapts to the needs of our men and women in uniform and their families, so they can focus on their very important mission. We operate USO centers at or near military installations across the United States and throughout the world, including in combat zones, and even un-staffed USO service sites in places too dangerous for anyone but combat troops to occupy.
USO airport centers throughout the country offer around-the clock hospitality for traveling service members and their families. Our trademark USO tours bring America and its celebrities to service members who are assigned far from home, to entertain them and convey the support of the nation. And our many specialized programs offer a continuum of support to service members throughout their journey of service, from the first time they don the uniform until the last time they take it off.
The USO is not part of the federal government. A congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities, and is powered by a family of volunteers to accomplish our mission of connection.
About USO Houston
USO Houston proudly supports Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, Space Force Guardians, and their families living in the Greater Houston Area and across the Texas Gulf Region. From the moment a service member enlists at MEPS, through their journeys at the airport, during deployments across the globe, and into their transition to civilian life—the USO is by their side.
We are here For the People Who Serve.
In the past year alone, USO Houston impacted more than 130,000 service members and military families through center visits and program participation. We operate three core locations:
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
Whether providing a place to rest during travel, offering support during the enlistment process, or hosting morale-boosting events, USO Houston remains committed to our mission: to be there for those who serve, every step of the way.
We serve those who need us most: active duty military, military families, transitioning service members, and families of the fallen. Our programs are designed to Unite, Deliver, Entertain, and Support Transitions—locally and around the globe.