USO of Metropolitan Washington

USO International Gateway Lounge
Temporary location: Upper level adjacent to AMC and door 20

P.O. Box 416
Linthicum, MD  21090

410-859-4425
Daily, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sponsors

The USO International Gateway Lounge is a $1.1 million, 5,000-square-foot facility serving the U.S. Armed Forces traveling to and from duty stations in Europe, Southwest Asia and the United States.

The Lounge serves as a "home away from home" for military personnel traveling through BWI Airport. Access is granted to Active, Reserve, National Guard, Merchant Marine, Retirees and their dependents. Military ID is required. DoD contractors and civilians receive authorized access with ID.

Complimentary Amenities include:

• Hospitality desk staffed by knowledgeable USO volunteers
• Secure baggage storage area
• Photocopying and faxing services provided by Canon
• Family room with cribs, toys, TV/DVD and movie library
• Restrooms with diaper changing tables
• 72-inch screen TV lounge with DVD and extensive movie library
• Snack bar
• Wireless Internet throughout Lounge courtesy of Cisco
• Technology center with Internet access using computers provided by Microsoft
• Unlimited domestic and international VoIP calls provided by Verizon and Aastra 
• Sleeping room with wake-up calls available
• Ground transportation and lodging assistance

Corporate partners include Microsoft, Verizon Business, Four Points by Sheraton BWI and Lockheed Martin.

During 2011, more than 73,500 people visited the lounge at BWI. Approximately 237 volunteers and three employees staff the Lounge contributing more than 22,500 hours of service. Volunteer inquiries may be directed to Deborah Watson, 410-859-3890, deborah@usometro.org.