USO Supporter,

During these dog days of summer, we're celebrating our brave military working dogs and their handlers. For 82 years, military K-9 teams have faithfully protected our heroes in uniform and defended our freedoms in some of the most dangerous places in the world.

These brave K-9 teams risk so much — now it's our turn to support them. That's why we set a goal to raise $50,000 via email by midnight on August 22. Will you join us and give $29 now to support our military dog teams and all our heroes in uniform around the world who are sacrificing so much?

Summer is an especially challenging time for military K-9 teams. Not only do they face long days of scorching heat and humidity, but many of our service members are also far from home and missing precious summer moments — family vacations, BBQs and their kids' baseball games. While the rest of us are enjoying the summer by the pool, military dogs and their handlers are putting their lives on the line to keep us all safe.

Dogs have a long history of serving alongside service members. In 1942, patriotic Americans donated healthy and capable dogs to join the World War II war effort. Some 20,000 dogs bravely served our country throughout the war and helped secure an Allied victory.

Please, can you give $29 to support our military working dogs, their handlers and all of our service members around the world bravely protecting our country?

On behalf of our service members, both the two and four-legged, thank you for your support,

—The USO