Access is guaranteed only for active duty service members and their dependents, as per USO policy; however, others such as retirees, disabled veterans, and DoD employees may also be welcomed at some locations.
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Most airport lounges offer free or discounted access to members of the military and their families. Depending on the lounge, the requirements for entry may vary such as having to be in uniform or be on active orders. Some only require your military ID and boarding pass to enter.
USO airport locations work on a space available basis. Current U.S. military (Active, Guard, Reserve, Retired) have priority.Then Retired Military and last veterans. If a location is at or near capacity the later categories will be restricted.
Smokes, but not booze. USO snack bars sold cigarettes to troops, but didn't sell liquor. Today, alcohol and tobacco are forbidden, but all snacks at USO locations are free to troops and their families.