USO Supporter,

My name is Brad Meuli, and I'm a proud third-generation U.S. Marine.

My grandfather, dad and I all had the honor of serving our country. But one of the hardest parts of military life was knowing I may have to spend Christmas away from my family — especially when I was a young Marine with a wife and two small boys.

That's why I'm reaching out on behalf of the USO today. The USO set a goal to raise enough funds via email and text messages through Wednesday to provide 3,000 warm meals and other critical programs for service members far from their families.

Will you donate now to show your military support this holiday season? Every donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $50,000, for 48 hours, so please, give a tax-deductible gift now if you can:

The USO has been supporting service members during the holidays since WWII — the same time my grandfather first put on his uniform. This year, we can continue this tradition and show our current military heroes that they are not forgotten.

Please don't wait. The match expires in just 48 hours: Will you rush $75 now to have your gift matched and provide warm meals and other critical support to our service members this holiday and into the new year?

Thank you for standing with our military community this Christmas.

Semper Fi.

Brad Meuli, USMC Retired