‘Tis the Season to Celebrate Safely
December is the season for all things light and bright. Snuggling by the fireplace, hanging lights outside, scented candles that
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Author: American Red Cross
Hurricane Ian: Army Vet Committed to Helping His Community
Since Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida, we’ve all watched the news reports with a sinking feeling. With so much destruction, so many of our hearts are broken for our friends, family and communities across the state. One thing is clear — there’s a lot of pain but there are also a lot of great people doing their part.
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Back to School Safety Tips for Military Families
It’s that time of year again – where parents everywhere balance feelings of excitement over kids going back to school with a little sadness that the making of fun, summertime memories have come to a close! Sending our kids back to school brings a lot of considerations.
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For One Military Spouse, ‘Helping People is What it’s All About’
Did any of you PCS during the pandemic? For so many in the military community, an already challenging situation of a new duty station became that much more difficult when the world shut down, businesses were shuttered and our chances for connection — so desperately needed in this military life — suddenly, for many of us, became nonexistent for the first time.
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OCONUS Military Spouses Build Community
After you PCS, do you ever arrive at a new location and feel completely lost? In my time as a military spouse, this feeling was further exacerbated during our OCONUS tours. When we moved to Japan, my twins were three, my spouse was immediately gone off on deployment, where he remained for most of the tour. I couldn’t figure out the language, let alone the basics of this new life we had been thrown into a million miles from the comforts of home.
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What Military Families Should Know About Disaster Preparedness
As the wife of a first responder and a military service member (National Guardsman), I’m accustomed to periods of time where I’m juggling the responsibilities of our household on my own. From preparing for 24-hour shifts to monthly drills and a month-long annual training over the summer, it can be a lot to handle.
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Dental Assistant Program Helps Military Spouses Find Purpose
As a military spouse I’ve seen and experienced first-hand how challenging it can be to find a place in a new community, let alone a new country. From establishing friendships to seeking employment, the stress and pressure can be debilitating. Fortunately, the Red Cross provides support and training programs, to make transitions a bit easier. Recently, I sat down with Kaitlynne Miller who found her own community, friends and now a new job, all thanks to an opportunity through the Red Cross.
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Resiliency Workshops Give Military Kids Tools for Success
“Military kids say goodbye to more significant people in their lives than most do in their entire lifetime. Our kids are resilient, constantly making new friends and new connections while figuring out how to keep their old connections alive,” she said.
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Honoring Those Who Serve Through the American Red Cross
March is celebrated as Red Cross month. During this time, communities honor the individuals across the country who turn compassion into action, helping others in times of crisis. The Red Cross Month celebration has been an annual tradition since 1943, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.
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