Contact Information

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

Daily 1200-2000 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.

Upcoming Events

  1. Pawty 🐾 with Paka 🐶 

    HWY 200 Mile Marker 35 Pohakuloa Training Area

    Need a break from the military’s barking orders? De-stress with Paka the therapy dog. This black lab is a real treat for morale. USO PTA: Where tails wag and stress lags.

    Apr 27th, 2025 2:00 PM HST (1400W)

  2. Pawty 🐾 with Adaka 🐶 

    HWY 200 Mile Marker 35 Pohakuloa Training Area

    Come meet Adaka at USO PTA. Adaka is an Akita and Brittney Spaniel mix. He’s made more than 500 career visits working as a pet therapy dog on the Big Island of Hawaii.

    May 1st, 2025 9:30 AM HST ( 930W)

  3. Pawty 🐾 with Adaka 🐶 

    HWY 200 Mile Marker 35 Pohakuloa Training Area

    Come meet Adaka at USO PTA. Adaka is an Akita and Brittney Spaniel mix. He’s made more than 500 career visits working as a pet therapy dog on the Big Island of Hawaii.

    May 8th, 2025 9:00 AM HST ( 900W)

  4. Pawty 🐾 with Lincoln 🐶 

    HWY 200 Mile Marker 35 Pohakuloa Training Area

    🐾 Feeling stressed? Come meet Lincoln, a chocolate English lab, at USO PTA! 🐾 He’s not just any dog—he’s a therapy dog with a PhD in tail-wagging and a master’s in belly rubs. Guaranteed to make your worries disappear faster than a treat in his paws…

    May 8th, 2025 11:00 AM HST (1100W)

  5. Pawty 🐾 with Adaka 🐶 

    HWY 200 Mile Marker 35 Pohakuloa Training Area

    Come meet Adaka at USO PTA. Adaka is an Akita and Brittney Spaniel mix. He’s made more than 500 career visits working as a pet therapy dog on the Big Island of Hawaii.

    May 15th, 2025 9:30 AM HST ( 930W)

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

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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