This Veteran's Day, we salute all those who have worn a U.S. military uniform. Through the Red Cross emergency messaging program, 475 times a day a Red Cross worker connects a deployed service member with his or her family. Here's one story:

When Milissa was 24 weeks pregnant, she made what she considers one of the most important phone calls of her life. It was to the Red Cross.

During a routine ultrasound, her doctors told her there were complications with the baby. All she could think about was how badly she needed her husband, Juancarlos—but he was stationed in Iraq, thousands of miles away.

Milissa called the Red Cross for help in reaching Juancarlos— and she’s recorded a short video about how that call changed her life.

You can help support Red Cross Service to Armed Forces. Make a financial contribution to help another military family connect during these life-changing moments. Look at the Red Cross online gift catalog (www.RedCross.org/Gifts) to make a donation in a loved one's name.

You can also send a card to a veteran or active military member through the Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program. It's easy - just make sure your cards are postmarked before December 7th!

Katie Nagus is the communication coordinator for the St. Louis Area Chapter.