Service to the Armed Forces

In the event of an emergency, critical accident, illness or death in a service member's immediate family, the Red Cross should be called at once. This Chapter is equipped to verify the situation and relay an emergency leave request, if necessary to the proper military authorities. It is then up the commanding officer to decide whether or not to grant leave.

Health and Welfare Inquires

Regular communications between service members and their families is ordinarily no problem, but sometimes a long time with no word can become worrisome. This Chapter can help!

Through our worldwide communications network, we can communicate with the installation or ship where the service person is stationed. You'll get a report on his or her welfare to give you peace of mind. Also service members can request the same service regarding families back home.

Emergency Financial Assistance

When an emergency arises that requries the presence of the service member or his or her family, the Red Cross may provide access to an interest free loan or a grant for travel expenses. These funds are made available by the military aid societies. They may be authorized for other emergencies as well and are disbursed on the basis of need. Referrals to specialized sources of help are also available to service members and their families.



These Veteran and Armed Forces Red Cross services, and more, are available to the Northern Mariana Islands service members and their families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.



If you should have any questions about these services, please call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337.