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Service to the Military |
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 The
American Red Cross was born on the battlefields of the Civil War,
where Clara Barton risked her life tending to fallen soldiers of the
North and South. For over 83 years, your Southwestern Indiana
Chapter of the American Red Cross has continued its commitment
to those serving in the armed forces by providing emergency
services to our members of the
U.S. military and their families. |
With the American Red Cross, you’re never out of touch…
around the clock… around the world. |
During times of mobilization and deployment…
No one ever said that being in the Reserve, National Guard or any other community-based military position was going to be easy for you- or your family. Military life, in fact, often creates unforeseen hardships.
The good news is that the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) helps community based military members and their families cope with separation and other special needs related to service in the armed forces.
..We’ll be there.
As a community-based military man or woman, you and your family are entitled to the same valuable Red Cross emergency services as a full-time active duty military personnel. We’re always there to help you:
- Stay in touch with loved ones. Our Red Cross worldwide communications network operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We can help you and your family send emergency messages regarding the death or serious illness of a family member, the birth of a child or other family emergencies.
- Get verification of emergency leave information. The Red Cross can provide you and your commander with fast, reliable information to help make decisions regarding emergency leaves, deferments, compassionate reassignments and dependency discharges.
- Secure emergency financial assistance. The Red Cross collaborates with the military aid societies in providing financial assistance when an urgent personal or family crisis arises- that is, when you might need financial assistance for emergency travel, burial of a loved one or urgent health and welfare needs such as food and shelter.
- Obtain counseling, information, referrals and other social needs. In addition to having Red Cross workers available to you for confidential problem solving, as a community –based military member you also are entitled to a variety of health and supportive services from the military and other sources. The Red Cross can help you understand these referrals and government benefits.
- Receive veterans services to which you are entitled. The Red Cross represents veterans and their families who seek compensation awards from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Red Cross volunteers also serve hospitalized veterans at VA medical centers.
- Find disaster assistance, health and safety and HIV/AIDS education and volunteer opportunities. The Red Cross provides assistance in times of disaster and offers you and your family health and safety training and volunteer opportunities.
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You’re an integral part of the military family.
Consider us- the Red Cross-a close relative who’s just a phone call away.
Get to know us before you need us by contacting any of our offices in Red Cross chapters and on military installations all over the world. |
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Who we help:
Active Duty Personnel
National Guard
Reservists
ROTC
U.S. Coast Guard
Recruiters
U.S. Public Health Service
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Military Retirees
Veterans
Families of all the above
You- or your family- may need us one day.
Learn how we can help.
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