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In July of 1998, a group of military veterans got together and formed a non-for-profit corporation and named it the “Armed Forces Service Center,” which is better known as the Military Hospitality Lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA).
This center replaced the United Service Organization (USO) which had to close its doors due to fundraising issues. The Military Hospitality Lounge has been hosting our military personnel, veterans, and their families as they travel through MIA. The Military Lounge is located on the second level of Concourse E. It provides a comfortable, familiar, and quiet sanctuary, away from the noises and crowds of the terminal. While at the lounge, our guests have access to complimentary snacks, Wi-Fi, large screen TV, computers, printers, charging stations, and a friendly face.
The Military Hospitality Lounge at MIA is looking for a few good men and women volunteers to host the lounge. Host duties consist of checking for Military and Veteran identifications, replenishing the snack areas, and keeping the lounges clean and tidy. Volunteers will be required to do two to three four-hour shifts a month.
Volunteers’ most important duty is welcoming and thanking our guests for their service to this great nation. Prior to the pandemic the lounge averaged 1,400 guests a month. As of late, the lounge is being visited by 1,300 guests a month. The need for volunteers is great, so please join us or tell a friend who is retired and is looking for something to do.
MIA and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) require volunteers to fill out an application which will include a background check. Volunteers will be required to attend a security training course (super easy) conducted by MIA staff. Upon completion of the course, volunteers will be issued credentials that will allow them to volunteer at the lounge.
All volunteers will be trained in the duties associated with hosting at the lounge. Interested personnel can go to our website (Military Hospitality Lounge – A Place For Veterans At Miami International Airport. | Military Lounge Miami).
Sincerely yours and Semper Fidelis!
Angel M. Rodriguez
President/Executive Director
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