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The American Red Cross provides a vital communication lifeline between military service members and their families by relaying urgent information in times of emergency.

Whether it is a family crisis, a death in the family, a financial emergency, or a joyous birth, the American Red Cross can relay the information to service members stationed anywhere in the world.  The American Red Cross is uniquely equipped with the latest technology to provide an exclusive, around-the-clock 24 Hour communications and emergency support network. For the American soldier and his or her family, the Red Cross is the connection to home.

Nobody ever said being in the military was going to be easy for yourself or your family. Adjustments have to be made. Problems will arise. The good news is that the American Red Cross is here to help you and your family. By calling us, you will access a wide variety of services available to both military members and their dependents, for both emergency and non-emergency situations.

How You Can Help
Many people have inquired about sending letters and packages to members of the U.S. military.  The current conflict in Iraq is presenting challenges getting items delivered to the troops, but there are a number of organizations that are providing support in various ways.  These include:

• American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services - Iraq Response

• Donate a  Calling Card through Operation Uplink

• Send a greeting via email through Operation Dear Abby

Our Network of Military Caseworkers
Volunteers and paid staff of the American Red Cross form a vast network of caseworkers in order to provide our 24 hour non-stop military communication services.  Services are provided at over 1,000 Red Cross Chapters and Stations in communities across the nation.

Help Yourself by Planning Ahead!
If you are a service member and know you are going to be away from home, be sure several family members are aware of the Red Cross services we provide and how to access us.  Most important, be sure you leave your Social Security Number and full Military address (i.e. Unit, battalion etc.).  You never know when you may need our services.

Eligibility
American Red Cross Emergency Services are available to all active members of the armed services as well as to their families. Both active duty and community-based military can count on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications, emergency financial assistance, counseling, veterans assistance and aid in the field where Red Cross workers are deployed to serve with America's military.

We offer a breadth of services for our military personnel (check out the AFES services in our menu). Contact Us if you'd like to learn more about the services we offer to military members and their families

Access Our Services
Call us at (601) 353-5442 and press the option for U.S. Armed Forces Emergency Assistance for emergency assistance 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.

What You Should Have When You Call
Please have the following information in hand when you call, as it will greatly help us deliver the message to the service member in the fastest manner.  (If you do not have this information, we may still be able to locate and deliver the message, but it will take more time).

Service Member's:

• Social Security Number
• Full Military Address (Unit Number, Battalion, etc.)
• Date of Birth
• Doctor/Hospital/Funeral Home's name, location, and phone number, with alternate numbers if possible. We will need to verify the situation with the Doctor/Caretaker directly.