By Gordon Williams The American Red Cross — striving to provide a supply of human blood to match the relentless demand — keeps opening new doors in the search for donors. Red Cross blood drive at Fairchild AFB, April 2021 That’s why, for two days in early April, Red Cross crews collected blood at Fairchild … Continue reading Red Cross blood drives return to Fairchild AFB
Going Aloft with the Air Force is just part of Megan Snow’s Job
By Gordon Williams Megan Snow says that getting a close-up view of an Air Force F-16 fighter jet being refueled in mid-air was a totally thrilling experience. She was sprawled on her stomach in the tail of the refueling plane, with the F-16 just 20 feet away, going 500 miles an hour. Next to her … Continue reading Going Aloft with the Air Force is just part of Megan Snow’s Job
Helping Military Families while Loved Ones are Away
By Amy McCray Military deployment is stressful for all involved and the absence of a parent can be especially difficult for young children. The Flat Daddies and Flat Mommies program helps to alleviate some of that stress by producing life-size, from-the-waste-up photos of parents who are actively serving overseas. These photos help younger children and families cope with the emotional strain of … Continue reading Helping Military Families while Loved Ones are Away
We’re Recruiting! AmeriCorps Service to Armed Forces Positions
The Red Cross is seeking enthusiastic individuals to serve as Service to Armed Forces (SAF) Program Facilitators at 2 Washington State Military Installations from October 16, 2018 - August 31, 2018. Positions will focus on recruiting and engaging veterans as volunteers; supporting local veterans services; supporting the Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve in the … Continue reading We’re Recruiting! AmeriCorps Service to Armed Forces Positions
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