Homeward bound

Military | Soldiers on leave find a place to relax at USO airport centers | Jamie Dean

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—By mid-December, passengers at Charlotte's busy international airport form long lines and slouch over small piles of luggage, resigned to the holiday crush. Beyond the crowded security checkpoints, Terry Tellison and Jesús Rodriguez squeeze through the teeming food court and climb up a set of winding, red stairs. A sign at the top tells the young men with heavy backpacks and worn combat boots that they're in the right place. It reads: "USO: Until everyone comes home."

With more than 150,000 U.S. military personnel in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, there are 33 similar centers worldwide to serve. The centers help with issues like connecting flights and lost luggage and provide a comfortable place to relax during layovers.

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