1.  What is the purpose of the USO lounge (at the Charlotte, NC airport)?

2.  What is provided in the lounge to make soldiers more comfortable?

3.  How many volunteers staff the Charlotte USO lounge?  What are its hours of operation? 

4.  List some of the sacrifices made by our troops.

5.  Re-read paragraphs 11-19 about PFC Tellison and Rodriguez.  What is your impression of each soldier?  What adjectives would you use to describe them?  Explain your choices.

6.  Check the USO's website at USO.org.  Is there a USO located near your home?  If so, would you consider volunteering there?  Why or why not?