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When a military family experiences a crisis, the American Red Cross is there to provide emergency communication to a soldier twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. They verify and relay urgent messages to service members everywhere around the world.

Even if the service member receives an e-mail or phone call from home, Red Cross-verified information assists commanding officers with making a decision regarding emergency leave. Without this verification, the service member may not be able to come home during a family crisis.


If possible, have the following information about your soldier ready:
Full Name: John J. Rambo
Rank: Specialist
Branch of Service: Army National Guard
Social Security #:
or Date of Birth		 123-45-6789
April 1, 1990
Military Address: TBD
Info About unit: The soldier is located at _______, IRAQ serving on a
deployment with the 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion,
256th IBCT, Louisiana National Guard.
Additional Info: Inform them to also notify the J.O.C. at Camp Beauregard.

Examples of emergency messages include deaths or serious illness of an immediate family member, the birth of a child or grandchild, or other events of significance at home.


Contact Information
Toll Free (877) 272-7337
New Orleans (504) 620-3105
Baton Rouge (225) 291-4533

For more information visit the Red Cross website: www.RedCross.org