Contact Information

Pohakuloa Training Area 44-500 Saddle Road Hilo, HI 96720
Hours of Operation

Daily 1200-1800
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

USO Pohakuloa Training Area is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. This center focuses on serving the military conducting training on the Big Island. USO PTA is the sole location on the base to connect service members to family, home, and country. Additionally, service members have access to free beverages, snacks, much-needed WiFi connection, and a comfortable place to relax. The USO PTA has varying hours of service due to military rotational needs. Please call ahead to ensure the center is open during the time you wish to visit.

Amenities at this Location

Food & Beverages
  • Beverages
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Snack Bar
  • Snacks
Connectivity
  • Charging Stations
  • Computers & Laptops
  • DSN Phone
  • Wi-Fi
Multimedia & Gaming
  • DVD & Blu-ray Player
  • Karaoke
  • PS4
  • TV & Cable
  • Xbox One
Rest & Relaxation
  • Bathrooms
  • Library
  • Lounge
  • Music Room & Instruments
Services & Information
  • Local Information

Programs at this Location

The USO Pathfinder 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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