Massive undertakings are often supported by a multitude of little-known support staff, and the Vietnam War was no exception. In the past we’ve featured our beloved Donut Dollies, a Red …
Topics: Military Support
Two Heartwarming Stories Every Family Should Read
Our team has the privilege of reading stories of lives the American Red Cross community has touched. But stories with kids make us especially proud of the work we do. …
One Comment Led to a Career: A Red Cross Veterans Day Story
By: Koby J. Langley, Senior Vice President, Service to the Armed Forces, American Red Cross While working for President Obama two years ago, I was responsible for engaging nonprofit organizations for …
Easing the Hearts and Minds of Military Children
A version of this post, by Bill Fortune, originally appeared on the Colorado Red Cross’ blog. The excitement was everywhere. The conversations were lively. The laughter was contagious. The noise level elevated. …
The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift: A Lifetime of Gratitude
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 …
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 …