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Military Support

My First Deployment: The Experiences That Made it Worthwhile

by Phyllis Cohn January 24, 2018January 25, 2018

Written by Phyllis Cohn, American Red Cross Regional Program Director in Ramstein, Germany. SIPR, NAVCENT, AFSB, CJTF, DFAC … the list could go on. Acronyms that I had never heard …

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History, Military Support, Volunteers

Former Donut Dollie Celebrates 105th Birthday

by American Red Cross December 7, 2017

Story by Peter Macias, Director of Communications for Service to the Armed Forces Birthday celebrations are special. Each year these celebrations help us recognize our impact and special place in …

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Military Support

Military Veteran Named MVP at Harlem Globetrotters Game

by Amy Greber March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

It was nearing the end of half-time at the Harlem Globetrotters game when a family of six quietly made their way onto center court. The mother held their two-month-old in …

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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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National Volunteer Week – Share Your Story!

by Jordan Scott April 13, 2015

April 12 – 18 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the selfless efforts of those who give so much in support of others. For well over …

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Military Support

Veterans Day 2014: Then and Now

by Sarah Layton November 10, 2014

The American Red Cross has long had a unique relationship with the military. Today, we provide services like emergency communications and resiliency training. But did you know we pioneered the development …

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Military Support

Radio: Service to Armed Forces explained

by Wendy Harman June 29, 2010

Service to Armed Forces explained.

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Military Support

Red Cross Provides Support to Warrior Games

by Wendy Harman May 11, 2010May 15, 2013

Nearly 200 wounded members of the armed forces gathered beneath the Olympic Rings at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs yesterday to usher in the inaugural Warrior Games – a Paralympic competition amongst members of all branches of the U.S. military.

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Military Support

I Saw Ronald McDonald in the Middle of the Desert

by Wendy Harman May 6, 2010

Our colleagues from Services to Armed Forces Sherri Brown and Peter Macias are on an 8 day tour of our operations in Kuwait and Iraq. Sherri sent us some thoughts …

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Military Support

Service to the Armed Forces Trip to the Middle East

by Sherri Brown May 6, 2010

Just arrived in Kuwait today for a field visit.

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