Tragedy can strike a family any time, day or night, and separation due to military service often makes it difficult to reach a man or woman in uniform. The Red Cross communications system is capable of reaching family members residing in the largest and smallest American communities, as well as ships at sea, embassies and isolated units.
Financial aid is used for such things as emergency travel, burial assistance, food and shelter.
Counseling - Providing counseling, information, referrals and other social services to military families. This role is becoming increasingly important as more community-based military, such as the National Guard, are called to active service. Veterans - Assisting veterans in claiming financial benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs and providing support services to patients in VA Hospitals. Visit the pages below for more information on AFES related programs. Any Service Member Mail - How you can support service members deployed in Bosnia.