(NAPSA)—The Department of Defense reports that 1.3 million Americansservein the military. If you or someoneyoucare aboutis ever amongthem andsentoverseas, you maybeglad to learn about an organization that’s been assisting members of the US. armedforces, veteransandtheir families since the early 1900s: the Amer- ican Red Cross. It provides emergency communication services,resiliency programsand moraleactivities. eeeee Military personnel and their families have a new placeto turn to for support. “We are committedto delivering critical services with a caring touch wher- ever and wheneverthey're needed—24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year—for military membersandtheir families at home and aroundthe world? said Koby Langley, seniorvice president for Service to the Armed Forcesat the Red Cross. Now, the organization is expanding support for U.S.military personnel in East- ern Europe with a new office in Romania. In addition to aiding military members andtheir families, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emo- tionalsupport todisastervictims; supplies about 40 percent ofthe nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; and provides humanitarian aid. A not-for-profit organization,it dependson volunteers and the generosity ofthe American public. Learn More The free Hero Care App helps membersof the military and veteran communities access emergency and other Red Cross services anywhere in the world. Service memberscan get c vices delivered with a caring touch all aroundthe worl Go to your app store or text GETHEROCARE to 90999 to download the app. For further facts, visit www. redcross.org.
