U.S. military leadership is taking steps to protect its forces amid tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Department of Defense has authorized the emergency departure of military families, while the State Department has mandated the evacuation of non-essential U.S. government personnel amid escalating threats of violence.

The President has publicly acknowledged the mounting danger, and U.S. forces are being urgently repositioned to brace for what may come next. In a show of force, the destroyer USS Thomas Hudner is being rerouted and the USS Nimitz is being moved up from the Indo-Pacific to the region, showcasing the severity of the unfolding emergency.

Military family members from several bases in the Middle East have been evacuated as open conflict between Israel and Iran rages on. The threat of attacks on U.S. personnel and facilities is not hypothetical.

Amid this turmoil, the USO’s mission does not pause. As troops brace for impact, relocate or remain in volatile environments, we stand with them. No matter how dire the circumstances, we are committed to supporting our service members on the front lines of uncertainty.

At this urgent moment, we’re asking patriots like you to help us raise funds to support our heroes and programs around the globe, so please: Will you make an emergency donation now?

Your support today will help ensure we can respond rapidly and adapt to meet the evolving needs of deployed service members around the world. From delivering morale-boosting care packages to standing up remote support options where they are needed the most, your donation helps keep our promise: to be by their side when it matters . . . especially now.

Please stand with our brave service members during this uncertain time and into the future . . . because protecting our country cannot wait. So please, will you rush a donation to support our heroes in uniform serving around the globe?

With urgency and gratitude for the people who serve,

The USO