Pine Tree chapter volunteers and the Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) network worldwide is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to keep military families connected. When it is essential that your serviceman receive word of a family emergency, such as a death, illness, or birth, or your command needs verification of a situation at home in order to grant leave, the AFES network is here for you.

Visit our national website for more details on Red Cross Services to military members and their families.


Get to Know Us Before You Need Us
Family emergencies are trying enough without the added difficulty of figuring out who you need to call to begin the process for emergency communication, leave, or loans. American Red Cross representatives are available to speak with you or give presentations explaining this process in detail, so that you know us before you need us.

For all communications, keep on hand:

SERVICEMAN/WOMAN'S NAME (Include middle initial)
RANK
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
DATE OF BIRTH
MOST CURRENT MILITARY ADDRESS (should inclue an APO AE# if overseas)

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO A MILITARY CASE WORKER PLEASE CALL 888-737-4306