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Armed Forces Service Center

Open 24/7... the Armed Forces Service Center is an "all free" stop located at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, for active-duty military personnel, their dependents, activated reservists and national guardsmen. As well as, Department of Defense and PHS employees (on orders), and other members of the uniformed services on active duty. In appreciation for all those who have served, military retirees and veterans are welcome to a cup of coffee, pastry and seating provided outside the AFSC. The center is located in Terminal 1- Lindbergh, on the mezzanine level above the main ticket area. Click here for map.

The Armed Forces Service Center is a one-of-a-kind facility "unique" to Minnesota (CFC code 45253). It is not affiliated with the USO or with the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

The Armed Forces Service Center was founded by Maggie Purdum on November 22,1970, after her son died in Vietnam. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the center relies on funding from various veterans organizations and their auxiliaries as well as, private businesses, and individuals.

 

The center offers numerous amenities:

bulletA nice lounge area with comfortable leather furniture, a dining table and buffet.
bulletA large kitchen with two microwaves, and a commercial coffee machine.
bulletA large color television with over 200 satellite channels.
bulletDSN line and Sprint cell phone.
bulletFree Wi-Fi (courtesy of Boingo Wireless).
bulletA laptop computer, three Netbooks and a printer.
bulletFax machine.
bulletComplementary assorted sandwiches, pastries, chips, cereals, soups, hot and cold beverages, and bottled water.
bulletMen's bunk room (with 20 sleeping bunks).
bulletWomen's bunk room (with 6 sleeping bunks), a baby crib and nursing chair.
bulletA bathroom with a changing table and various complementary toiletries.
bulletAn assortment of children's toys, games, playing cards.
bulletComplementary paperback books, stationery, stamps, sewing kits.
bulletIron and ironing board.
bulletSupervised storage of luggage, and bunk wake-up service.

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Twitter - The AFSC is listed as AFSCGreetsTroop

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Web site last updated: July 21, 2010

 

 

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