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How the American Red Cross Supports Service Members

Episode By: MilitaryOneSource Series

22 MinutesMarch 4, 2025

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Learn how the American Red Cross and Army Community Service support military families in times of need. Hear personal stories from a service member on how the Red Cross helped facilitate emergency leave and provided financial assistance for travel during a family emergency.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Northrup, 16th Military Policy Public Affairs NCOIC, Angelica Sowen with the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces and Audra Saterly with Army Community Service. They discuss the support options available for service members during and beyond emergencies.

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