Misawa American Red Cross

22/10/2026

🔴🌍 Youth Leadership Opportunity with the American Red Cross! 🌍🔴

Are you between the ages of 13 and 24 and interested in global issues, humanitarian action, leadership, or making a positive impact in your community?

The American Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC) is now accepting applications for youth volunteers!

Through this program, participants will learn about: ✅ International Humanitarian Law (the rules that help protect people during armed conflict)
✅ Humanitarian principles and the mission of the Red Cross
✅ Leadership and communication skills
✅ Community engagement and advocacy

The program now offers a flexible, independent learning experience, allowing participants to complete training and activities on their own schedule while working toward becoming a YAC Ambassador.

📝 Ready to get started? https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/intake

Create an ID in Volunteer Connection
Apply for the IHL YAC Ambassador opportunity

📖 Learn more about the program: https://www.redcross.org/yac

📌 After applying, youth volunteers will be screened and placed into the IHL YAC Trainee position. Once approved, participants will receive access to training materials, the YAC GroupShare, and information on the next steps toward becoming a YAC Ambassador.

Please note that screening and approval may take several days, so be sure to watch your email for updates.

📣 Parents, educators, and community members: Please share this opportunity with youth who may be interested in leadership, law, government, JROTC, international relations, volunteer service, or humanitarian work.

American Red Cross’s IHL Youth Action Campaign empowers young people to learn about International Humanitarian Law (IHL)—the body of law that governs armed conflict.

02/10/2026

❤️ Misawa Air Base Would you feel confident performing CPR if someone suddenly needed you?
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and October 16 is World Restart a Heart Day. It’s a great reminder that the time to learn CPR is before you need it.
A recent American Red Cross survey found that only 25% of people feel confident performing CPR.
You never know who may need your help. It could be a family member, friend, coworker or neighbor. Learning CPR can give you the skills and confidence to respond when every second matters.
🫀 Learn it now. Be ready when someone needs you most.
Then challenge someone else to do the same!

28/09/2026

Misawa Air Base
Humanity in the Seven Kingdoms: IHL Lessons from House of the Dragon
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 8:00 AM JST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AtSWYpCPuiDyD1LGsa-vtENefZrHcweTVJmtt7bfCg_crdj_7usU~AutmL9Ii32S7GzADw6SKubtLkEYVVZyJTSyrPesu4aSPFAk7W92COEIbog?lmt=1787927674000
To learn more about International Committee of the Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and IHL events:
https://events.zoom.us/eo/AhCjRcaje-QrcyWy-ZhgsI7BU8Z5xfNhHk7GxgvNjDNCTcrJ7PLS~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg

03/09/2026

Looking for a simple way to make a difference Misawa Air Base?
Become a Red Cross Social Media Ambassador and help amplify important campaigns and lifesaving information throughout the year! ❤️
As a Social Media Ambassador, you'll receive updates from the national social media team with opportunities to support awareness campaigns, share important messages, and help connect communities with Red Cross resources.
https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/intake
✅ Flexible and virtual
✅ Great for building communications and marketing experience
✅ Support a mission that helps people every day
We're looking for volunteers to join our year-round ambassador community. Applications are open through October 31.
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ql1b3dPA0kq18WDts68ncRgK7Vx-ssdKjyhyc-XqXVtUMkY2UzZZRFdJTVMxUlhXUlkyWUIwVDZBMy4u
Tag someone who loves social media and making an impact!

31/08/2026

A proud day for Team Misawa Air Base!

Congratulations to Nick Pallett on receiving the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit, the highest Red Cross lifesaving award presented to individuals who use their training and knowledge to help save or sustain a life.

Thank you to the 35th Fighter Wing for recognizing one of our community members and reminding us all that preparedness and a willingness to act can make all the difference.

24/08/2026

Team Misawa, get ready for Range Day! 💥✈️

See the sights, hear the sounds and experience the mission at Draughon Range.

From weapons loading and explosive ordnance disposal to F-16 and F-35 demonstrations, Range Day gives base-access members a chance to see the people, aircraft and capabilities behind the mission.

🕐 Here are a few key times to know:
📍 9:30 – 10 a.m. — Weapons load demo at Hangar 911
🚌 10:15 a.m. — Buses depart for Draughon Range
✈️ 12 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. — Range Day demonstrations
🚌 2:40 p.m — Buses depart for Hangar 911
🏠 3:40 p.m. — Buses arrive at Hangar 911

And that’s just the highlight reel! There will be demonstrations, mission support displays, food and drinks, and plenty to see throughout the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

19/08/2026

We are wishing our very own American Red Cross Disaster Volunteer from Camp Humphreys, South Korea Travis Zablan, a safe and impactful disaster deployment.

He is heading to Oregon to support military and civilian communities impacted by current wildfires, where he will work to provide sheltering and logistics support throughout the area. His dedication and willingness to answer the call exemplify the very heart of the Red Cross mission.

We wish you safe travels, strength for the days ahead, and success in helping families begin their recovery. Thank you for your commitment to helping people in need—no matter where disaster strikes.

Good luck, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. 💪🌏❤️

11/08/2026

A great partnership and a great way to end the summer reading program! 📚❤️

A huge thank you to our amazing Red Cross volunteers for hosting an information table alongside Overstreet Memorial Library on Misawa Air Base during the library's Summer Reading Program finale.

We're excited to announce this partnership will continue throughout the year! 🎉 Beginning September, the American Red Cross will join monthly Story Time sessions to provide preparedness education for K-2.

Through programs like Prepare with Pedro, students will learn simple ways to stay safe and be prepared for emergencies at home and in their community.

We invite you to join us each month during Story Time at Overstreet Memorial Library to build preparedness skills together.

Thank you to our volunteers and library partners for helping create a safer, more prepared Misawa community. 💙

23/07/2026

Misawa Air Base our very own Ariana Kaipat, an American Red Cross Regional Program Specialist in Daegu South Korea, is departing for a two-week disaster response deployment in response. We send her off with pride and gratitude.�She is heading to the US Territory of Guam to support communities impacted by Super Typhoon Bavi where she will work to provide comfort care and sheltering services across the islands.

For Ariana, this mission is especially personal. Raised in Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, she grew up experiencing typhoons and witnessed firsthand the support the Red Cross provided during times of crisis. Today, she is honored to give back by helping others find safety, hope, and comfort when they need it most. “This deployment is a full-circle moment for me. Having seen the impact of disasters growing up, it's an honor to serve alongside the Red Cross and help provide hope, comfort, and support to those affected.” Her dedication and willingness to answer the call exemplify the very heart of the Red Cross mission.�

We wish you safe travels, strength for the days ahead, and success in helping families begin their recovery. Thank you for your commitment to helping people in need—no matter where disaster strikes.

Good luck, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. 💪🌏❤️�

14/07/2026

We are wishing our very own American Red Cross Jason Resto, Regional Program Manager in MCAS Iwakuni American Red Cross a safe and impactful disaster deployment.

They are heading to Guam to support military communities impacted by Super Typhoon Bavi, where they will work to provide SAF Liaison support, comfort, and care across the island. Their dedication and willingness to answer the call exemplify the very heart of the Red Cross mission.

We wish you safe travels, strength for the days ahead, and success in helping families begin their recovery. Thank you for your commitment to helping people in need—no matter where disaster strikes.

Good luck, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. 💪🌏❤️