There's something special about a holiday meal. It's more than food, tradition or comfort — it’s a reminder that you're loved. For our heroes in uniform, that feeling is hard to come by. Troops are stationed far from home, missing family dinners and the magic of the season.

But, you can help change that. Your gift today will be matched dollar for dollar — up to $25,000 — thanks to our friends at Airbus America Inc. That means every donation goes twice as far to provide warm holiday meals and other critical services for service members who would otherwise go without.

While we gather around tables filled with warmth and laughter, our heroes will be thousands of miles away, protecting our freedoms. A holiday meal may seem simple, but for a service member far from family, it's a powerful reminder that they’re not forgotten.

We're running out of time before Christmas, and thousands of troops are counting on us to help them feel less alone. Please, make your tax-deductible gift now and help us reach our goal so no hero feels forgotten.

From all of us, and from the service members who felt your support this holiday, thank you.

For our troops,

Sydney Jones, USO