Community Hero Cadet Charles Carr “Service Before Self” Cadet First Class (C1C) Charles Carr exemplifies the United States Air Force Academy’s (USAF) core value of “Service Before Self.” Whether he is on or off duty, he has not only been a positive representative of USAFA but a compassionate member of his community. He genuinely cares about the well-being of others and it shows […]
Community Hero Nicole Kovacs Simple Acts Go a Long Way Nicole Kovacs is a true inspiration and passionate teacher that goes above and beyond what is expected. Nicole currently works with deaf and hard of hearing children in kindergarten through the 5th grade. Her inspiration as a teacher stemmed from her childhood experience in Florida when she […]
Community Hero Caitlin Spanogle Serving with Compassion and Determination Caitlin Spanogle is an Air Force reserve officer and a devoted nurse. Caitlin has completed ten years on active duty and has been deployed to Texas, California, Alaska, and Oklahoma. She has enjoyed serving the community and being an active part in the military. She has served individuals on the front line, in hospitals, […]
by Carol Harper, American Red Cross, Public Affairs Ray Klein of Buffalo, Wyoming, has a heart for helping those who have been impacted by wildfire devastation. Well-qualified and equipped with a background in Search & Rescue and as Law Enforcement Ranger in Yosemite National Park, Ray started out in American Red Cross’ Life, Safety and […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming Volunteers Provide Comfort to People Experiencing Incredible Hardship from Daily Emergencies Like Home Fires Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has continued responding to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition […]
Originally posted on Red Cross Chat Throughout American Red Cross history, notable African Americans have paved the way in our organization for future generations who came after them. As we kick off Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our humanitarian mission. Frederick Douglass, prominent abolitionist and […]