As we celebrate America's 247th birthday today, the USO is counting on 100,000 patriotic military supporters to sign the card honoring our heroes in uniform. But we're falling WAY short of our goal with time running out before midnight, and according to our official records, you still haven't signed the card.

Today of all days, we cannot let our troops feel forgotten. They're serving in some of the most dangerous places in the world, sacrificing so much to defend the freedoms and ideals our forefathers fought for all those years ago. So please, before you enjoy this special day with your family and loved ones, will you take one moment to sign the card for our troops so far from home?

Thank you — and happy Fourth of July!

—The USO