A Century of Support for the Military
The Service to the Armed Forces Program
According to Fox 10, for more than 100 years, the American Red Cross has been a strong friend to the U.S. military. It started back in World War I. Through its Service to the Armed Forces program the American Red Cross helps soldiers far from home. American Red Cross makes sure soldiers can be there for important moments with their families. Last year they helped with over 6,000 emergency messages in Alabama alone. This shows how important their work is for soldiers and their families.
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Comprehensive Support for Veterans
The American Red Cross provides extensive support to veterans beyond emergency messaging. They offer comfort kits, transportation assistance, and mental health workshops. Therapy dogs aid veterans with PTSD and they assist during disasters. The partnership between the American Red Cross and the military is deeply valued with the American Red Cross committed to honoring and supporting soldiers in their time of need.