LAS VEGAS -- Distinguished guests and USO executives cut the ribbon at of the grand opening of the new USO at McCarran International Airport, Nov. 11. All branches of the U.S. military were in attendance at the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)

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LAS VEGAS -- Col. Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, gives a speech during the new USO grand opening at McCarran International Airport, Nov. 11. All branches of the U.S. military were in attendance at the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)

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LAS VEGAS -- A USO volunteer and veteran wears military decorations on his shirt during the USO grand opening at McCarran International Airport, Nov. 11. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)

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LAS VEGAS -- Mr. Wayne Newton, singer and entertainer, gives a speech during the USO grand opening at McCarran International Airport, Nov. 11. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster/Released)

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LAS VEGAS -- Col. Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Thalia Dondero, member of the United Service Organizations board of directors, discuss the opening of the new USO at McCarran International Airport, Nov. 11. All branches of the U.S. military were in attendance at the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)

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LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Army retired Patrick Nelson sits in the audience during the USO grand opening at McCarran International Airport, Nov. 11. All branches of the U.S. military were in attendance of the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)

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LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Frank Gonzalez, Nevada Army National Guard commander, gives a speech during the new USO grand opening at McCarran International Airport, Nov. 11. All branches of the U.S. military were in attendance at the grand opening. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster/Released)

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USO Grand Opening at McCarran International Airport

Published Nov. 11, 2010
By Senior Airman Brett Clashman
99th Air Base Wing, Public Affairs

LAS VEGAS -- (ACCNS) -- Military ID card holders and their families traveling through Las Vegas, Nev. now have a place to hang their hat and rest during extended layovers. Col. Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, along with other distinguished guests and USO executives, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the new USO inside McCarran International Airport Nov. 11. The USO is a congressionally chartered, private, nonprofit organization which last year alone served over 5.3 million visitors in 27 different countries.