We're in the most critical time of year for the USO. As service members are spending the holiday season far away from their loved ones, it's more important than ever that we ramp up our efforts to support them.

I just stepped out of a meeting about where USO funding stands, and we're behind where we need to be. Since I know how much you care about being there for our military heroes, I wanted to quickly share my notes:

As our brave service members make immense sacrifices so that we can enjoy a safe holiday season here at home, it's our duty to make sure they can at least call their loved ones and enjoy small comforts like a holiday meal.

But the USO relies on the generosity of folks like you to make that possible. So please, will you donate now to help keep our troops strong throughout the holiday season and into the new year?

Thanks so much for giving what you can for the heroes who give everything for us,

Mary English Bell, USO