{"id":42658,"date":"2020-03-12T18:05:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T18:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/03\/12\/uso-closing-its-airport-centers-evaluating-entertainment-tours\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T07:33:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T07:33:57","slug":"uso-closing-its-airport-centers-evaluating-entertainment-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/management\/pay-benefits\/2020\/03\/12\/uso-closing-its-airport-centers-evaluating-entertainment-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"USO closing its airport centers; evaluating entertainment tours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

USO officials are temporarily suspending all its USO Airport Centers in the U.S. by March 13 because of concerns about spreading the new coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as the famed USO tours with celebrities, officials will evaluate entertainment tours and postpone or cancel events as needed, USO officials said, \u201cto align with military and civic requirements to minimize public gatherings.\u201d For example, Ciara had to postpone her concert scheduled for March 19 at Fort Hood due to travel restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport centers will remain closed until further notice and will affect more than 51 airports in 25 states. On a weekly basis, officials will evaluate whether the centers can be reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The action is \u201cto ensure the safety and health of military service members and families, USO staff, and 30,000 USO volunteers and to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 in the communities in which USO serves,\u201d according to a USO statement issued Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\t