Camp Dodge
Contact Information
Johnston, IA 50131
Hours of Operation
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm & 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mon - Fri 8pm - 10pm (During Training by request)
Saturday and Sunday (During Training by request)
Please note; hours are subject to change for holidays, events and inclement weather.
Upcoming Events
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Mil Spouse Art Class: Spooky Pictures
Military members and spouses are welcome to come paint a halloween themed picture and listen to music with Halloween themed snacks and drinks
Oct 24th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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Lincoln NE Haunted Armory
USO will attend the Haunted Armory event at Lincoln Ne air guard base. We will set up a haunted table with Halloween candy and pass out Halloween themed items to kids
Oct 24th, 2025 6:00 PM CDT (1800R)
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Camp Dodge Fall Festival
USO will participate in the Camp Dodge Fall festival providing donuts and apple cider. We are bringing in a mobile Zoo, bringing in the Animal rescue league providing canines, and holding yard game tournaments
Oct 25th, 2025 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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Council Bluffs Deployed Family Support Holiday Party
USO will host a party for deployed families including arts and crafts, holiday themed treats and snacks, drinks, and a bike giveaway
Dec 7th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
About this Location
Located in Building S-59 on Camp Dodge, USO Camp Dodge is a “Home Away from Home” for service members and their families.
The center features a Cyber Canteen furnished with computers as well as free WI-FI access throughout the center. The center offers snacks and refreshments.
The center features a lounge area, big screen TVs, a pool table, foosball, free distribution of books and toiletries, board games, guitars and PS4 gaming systems. USO Camp Dodge also offers a wide variety of programing for service members and their families.
Amenities at this Location
Food & Beverages
- Beverages
- Coffee & Tea
- Daily Meals
- Snack Bar
- Snacks
Connectivity
- Computers & Laptops
- Desks & Work Areas
- Wi-Fi
Multimedia & Gaming
- Billiards
- Board & Table Games
- DVD & Blu-ray Player
- Lawn Games
- Playing Cards
- PS4
- TV & Cable
Rest & Relaxation
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrooms
- Library
- Lounge
- Music Room & Instruments
- Patio & Outdoor Space
- Toiletries
Services & Information
- Greeting Cards
- Information Desk
- Local Information
- Lost & Found
Admissions Policy
Featured Staff
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Featured Person
Terry Lemke, Area Operations Specialist tlemke@uso.org
Programs at this Location
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USO On The Go: Programs in a Box
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USO Centered Hosted Meals
One of the best ways we can live our mission and strengthen America’s military service members is by connecting them with food programs!
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USO Military Spouse Programs
USO Military Spouse Programs strengthen and empower military spouses in Iowa by connecting them to social, professional, and community netw…
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USO Holiday Support
No one likes being away from family, friends, and traditions for major holidays. That’s why we try to make it easier through special events…
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USO Transitions Programs
The USO Transition Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard and military spouses by offering professional…
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Yellow Ribbon, Homecomings, and Send Off Support
USO Iowa supports military homecomings, deployments, and Yellow Ribbon events around the state. Whether returning from a combat zone or dep…
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Mobile USO
USO Mobiles Centers have allowed the USO to extend its reach to service men and women throughout the United States; These Mobile USOs can d…
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Military Unit Family Days
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