Fort Meade Opens New USO Center
The center features a lounge with computers and flat screen televisions.
The USO on Tuesday formally opened a new center on Fort Meade to give service members another place to relax and get extra support. The center on Cavarly Road was constructed entirely for free and features computers with wi-fi, two large flat screen televisions, a food pantry and patio area. Fort Meade officials said the new center was a pleasant upgrade from its previous location, which was smaller and less convenient. "It was put in a corner on post," said Col. Edward Rothstein, Fort Meade's Installation Commander. "It was there, it was supporting our community, but there was so much more the USO could provide. And that's what this is...it allows our service members and their families to come and take a break." Tuesday's grand opening…