FW: Reaching back out... drone strikes in the Middle East

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Now, with no end to the Israel-Hamas war in sight, the Air Force has deployed an additional squadron to the region, putting even more airmen in harm’s way. While this community came together to support our troops in a great way, the need for support has grown even larger as our service members deploy to the Middle East. [The good news is that the match opportunity from our generous group of donors is being EXTENDED so the USO can keep supporting the U.S military around the globe.](* [Please, rush $29 or more right now to have it doubled for our troops in the Middle East and around the world.]( [MATCH MY GIFT NOW]( [Service members taking supplies out of a USO box]( Thank you for all you do to help the USO support our courageous service members — especially now. Sincerely, Alan Reyes Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chief Operating Officer, USO --------------------------------------------------------------- From: Emergency Response via USO Sent: Monday, Oct ober 23, 2 023 Subject: BREAKING: Drones target U.S. military bases in Iraq & Syria [MATCH MY GIFT](CA/UFh5eVFkWWY4OXczOGJSaTVRYm1yVXpLK0xkak40S0VDZHZ6bHRLYXlvbmpTcCt0UlBQMjFkT3FIc2VLYWR5SVJ5dnZRRkI5YnJWOWRhb2ZxN3NMN09PdFJCOHlGdnYzM3lybzhqRnZTQnM9S0/K1Z5WmRVR015RXdEUjRaVlB6TE45MEtTVlYwRHJDSGtSaFYyTU11NU5BY0pjekYwd0FkdDhlb0tJNjJ6S2NTemp0VjBZUktibVhhdTQvTTYzQ2Qyc3p3Y090bEpRNFV2S0) [Service members preparing for action]( ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ [All gifts MATCHED , up to $50,000 , to support troops in the Middle East and around the world]( [RUSH AN EMERGENCY GIFT]( Alan, the Israel-Hamas war has continued to create danger and instability throughout the Middle East. 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