O'Hare International Airport & Midway International Airport
"Greeting Your Sailor at the Gate"
Family members of the military that will be coming to the airport to pick up or drop off their service member can go the the ticket counter of the carrier that the member is flying on and receive a pass to go directly to the gate to pick up or drop off their service member.
- Midway International Airport USO: 773-582-5852
- http://www.chicago-mdw.com
Located in concourse C. To the right after going through metal detectors. Hours: Mon - Sun: 9am - 9pm. - The USO Midway does remain open 24 hours during inclement weather and if any military personnel are stranded in the airport overnight.
O'Hare International Airport USO: 773-686-7396
- http://www.ohare.com
Located in Terminal 2 above the Delta ticket counter on the mezzanine level, near the chapel. Take elevator up and follow the signs.
Hours:
The USO O'Hare does remain open 24 hours
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Our Sailor's PIR was last Friday 8/11/2017, and the next day he had to be at the airport early for his flight. We had a hard time getting any information on where to meet him, and when to be there, other than what time he was leaving the base, and what flight he was on. We almost went to the terminal his flight was on, which would have been the wrong move. Go to arrivals at Terminal 2 and look for the USO representative. They were very helpful! We must have looked like other clueless families because he came over and asked if we were looking for our Sailor. He had all the information, and helped facilitate getting the gate pass - you do not need to waste time calling the airlines or trying to get a pass at the ticket counter on your own. Thank you to the USO!
Jay...Your Sailor will know when the time comes....could be either/or. You can get a Gate pass at the ticket booth to accompany your Sailor until Departure....no additional charge for the TSA strip search....;)
They don't find out until just before Graduation when they get their orders....Unfortunately...you won't know until you have been through the ceremony.
When does our recruit find out what airport they will be flying out of after graduation? it would be nice if we could schedule our flights through the same airport.