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A Father Leading By Example

by American Red Cross June 15, 2017June 16, 2017

By Keith Rhodes, American Red Cross North Texas Region CEO Every father wants to do the best he can for his children, and we often wonder if our efforts are good …

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Military Support

Home is Where the Military Sends You

by American Red Cross April 20, 2017June 15, 2017

By Dena Howard, Service to the Armed Forces Director, American Red Cross Iowa Region By the time I was born, my father had already served our country for 8 years …

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Red Cross Donut Dolly and soldier in Vietnam investigate the contents of his ditty bag. Sgt. Micka was on guard along the Tan Son Nhut air base perimeter in an armored personnel carrier.
History, Military Support

Red Crossers Deploying to Support Our Troops

by Sarah Layton February 3, 2017

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 …

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Easing the Hearts and Minds of Military Children

by American Red Cross July 21, 2016July 21, 2016

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. …

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Military Support, Volunteers

Providing an Emergency Message for One of Our Own

by American Red Cross May 3, 2016May 4, 2016

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 …

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Helping Veterans Connect With Resources for Recovery

by Liz Edwards November 11, 2015November 11, 2015

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, …

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Development, Military Support

Red Cross 4 Our Troops

by Liz Edwards July 2, 2015July 2, 2015

It’s that time of year when people start thinking about three things: fireworks, parades and family BBQs. However, the Fourth of July is also a great time to reflect on those …

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Development, Military Support

This Memorial Day, Be Their Champion

by Liz Edwards May 22, 2015May 21, 2015

Every day, the American Red Cross honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces as they sacrifice their comforts and freedoms to serve our country. This Memorial …

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Memorial Day: A Time to Remember and an Opportunity to Help

by Sarah Layton May 21, 2015May 21, 2015

On the last Monday in May, we take time to honor the men and women who died in military service to the United States. Today we’d like you to introduce …

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What You Loved on Red Cross Social in 2014

by Sarah Layton December 30, 2014

As we close down 2014, we were going to cover the top 10 search terms you used to find our blog. But that basically simmered down to Captain Crunch, the …

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