Dads are superheroes. Cape-less warriors that can fix any scraped knee, protect you from bullies, and be there to catch you before you fall. This Father’s Day, Red Crossers share …
Topics: Military Support
How This 92-Year-Old Red Cross Volunteer Helps Servicemembers
Mrs. Lina Czubas has been a Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces volunteer for 60 years. She’s still serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at 92! Can …
A Day in the Life of a Red Cross Team Leader in Djibouti
By Amber O’Steen, Team Leader, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti I’ve been on site for almost four months in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. I wanted to share a quick peek into my work with Service to the Armed …
Throwback for National Donut Day: Donut Dolly, Kathy Hoff
A version of this post originally appeared on News from the Kentucky Region, written by Lauren Thomas. Happy National Donut Day! If you’ve never heard of Red Cross Donut Dollies, you’re …
Red Cross Volunteer Nurses Serve Across the World with Armed Forces
We tip our hats to nurses everywhere for National Nurses Week, but couldn’t help calling out some fantastic nurses serving with our Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) department. These volunteer …
Providing an Emergency Message for One of Our Own
Many people aren’t aware that assisting the U.S. military through the Service to Armed Forces (SAF) program is a Red Cross core service. Providing assistance to the armed forces for more than …
What Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces Work Looks Like in Spain
You may be a long-time blood donor, a disaster volunteer or a proud CPR-trained citizen. But how much do you know about our work with United States Armed Forces across the …
The Red Cross Is There as Soldiers Return Home
By Brittany Jennings, Regional Communications and Marketing Director in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours before families arrived for a welcome home ceremony at Ft. Bragg on March 9, the American Red Cross was preparing for …
Charlie, the Kangaroo Hero
For many military veterans, the support of therapy animals can be life-changing. For residents at a Salt Lake City veterans home, the same holds true. Though where one may be …
Helping Veterans Connect With Resources for Recovery
The history of our country is rooted in the courage and sacrifice of brave men and women who have defended our freedoms at all costs. Since the founding of America, …