Around
the clock and around the globe, during times of personal crisis, we
keep the American people in touch with their family members serving in
the United States Military.
The
Red Cross movement began on the battlefield. Today, that same spirit is
present wherever United States military troops are located. American
Red Cross paid and volunteer staff are here to meet the special needs
of military personnel stationed around the world. The American Red
Cross provides reporting and communication services through a network
which links members of the military any place in the world with their
loved ones.
How do we do it?
With
a 24-hour emergency support network located in 804 chapters across the
nation, 112 military installations around the world and in two AFES
Centers in the US.
With 174 employees and 34,913 volunteers on military installations world-wide.
With a world-wide emergency communications network, which provided service to a total of 489,000 military families last year.
With a call or message relayed every 22 seconds between AFES Centers, stations, and American Red Cross chapters.
If
you or a member of your family is currently serving active duty or in
our nation's community-based military, please call the Chapter at
1-888-895-1099 to learn exactly how AFES works, and what information
you'll need to have before you call. You can also click on the "Get to
know us" icon at the top of this page for further information.
