Today's American Red Cross is keeping pace with the changing military. Using
    the latest in computer and telecommunications technology, the Red Cross
    sends communications on behalf of family members who are facing
    emergencies or other important events to members of the U.S. Armed Forces
    serving all over the world. These communications are delivered around-the-
    clock, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Armed Forces Emergency Services    
    is another congressionally mandated Red Cross service.
               
    **If you need Emergency Military Assistance please
    contact a caseworker at 615.893.4272  option 2
    available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

        -Consultation for personal and family problems
        - Help with emergency leave arrangements for military personnel and            
         their dependents
        -Support with financial assistance.
        -Applications for aid from the Military Relief Societies
       - Guidance in humanitarian reassignments and hardship discharge

              
Other resources for military families:
www.militaryonesource.com
1-800-342-9647



Last year we provided
emergency
communications for
640 military families