Contact Information

HWY 200 Mile Marker 35
Pohakuloa Training Area HWY 200 Mile Marker 35
Hours of Operation

Sunday through Thursday from 0900 -1700 hrs
Due to rotational needs the center's hours may change. Please call ahead to ensure the center is open during the time you wish to visit.

About this Location

Welcome to the USO at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA)

Located in the heart of Hawai‘i Island, the USO at PTA serves as an essential home-away‑from‑home for service members training at Pohakuloa. As the sole USO location on base, our center is committed to offering a friendly, supportive space where military personnel can stay connected to family, home, and country. We invite you to stop in and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, dependable WiFi, and a comfortable place to relax, recharge, or simply take a break. Please note that our hours may shift in alignment with training activities on base. We encourage you to give us a call before your visit to ensure the center is open and ready to welcome you.

Amenities at this Location

Food & Beverages
  • Beverages
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Snack Bar
  • Snacks
Connectivity
  • Computers & Laptops
  • DSN Phone
  • Wi-Fi
Multimedia & Gaming
  • Billiards
  • Board & Table Games
  • DVD & Blu-ray Player
  • Karaoke
  • PS5
  • TV & Cable
  • Xbox Series X
Rest & Relaxation
  • Bathrooms
  • Library
  • Lounge
  • Music Room & Instruments
Services & Information
  • Local Information

Admissions Policy

Learn more about our center admissions policy

Programs at this Location

The USO Transition LinkedIn lecture helped me realize that there was much more to the platform than showcasing degrees, talent, and experience. Learning how to build connections with professionals in the industry I was pursuing help me land my dream job. My profile went from 1-2 views a week to over 40…by recruiters and talent managers! The additional exposure, adding in relevant skills from job postings, and utilizing LinkedIn Premium features gave my profile the extra boost it needed and and advantage over other candidates who applied for the same job. Luckily for me, I had already connected to the hiring manager who reviewed my application on LinkedIn. It was something as simple as chatting about the best way for her to reach more transitioning service members that made my name stand out in the stack of applications. Within a week of using the tactics Michael taught our group, I had a job offer for a high-paying job in Washington, D.C. This class offers a competitive edge that the mandatory transition classes just don’t have.
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