The American Red Cross marked the opening of its new office at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, expanding its support for military members and their families on one of the nation's largest Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS).
Fort Hamilton serves as a crucial entry point for military recruits from New York and New Jersey. The new Red Cross office will enhance support services for applicants and their families, as well as the broader military community, according to a press release. The Red Cross now operates on more than 390 military installations and deployment sites worldwide.
The event was attended by Colonel Melissa Cantwell, Garrison Commander at Fort Hamilton; Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Barack, Commander of the New York MEPS; a representative from Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis; a representative from Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny; dozens of Red Cross leaders and volunteers; and other guests from Fort Hamilton.
