November 7, 2023

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross Northwest Region appointed Will Willis, Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Retired) as its new director of service to the Armed Forces/International Services, which serves Washington and the five northern counties in Idaho. Willis will lead the region's Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces and International Services departments in providing Red Cross assistance to service members, veterans, and their families as well as families seeking reunification assistance and more through Red Cross International Services. Each year, the Red Cross Northwest Region provides thousands of services to the military community. From their first day of enlistment, service members are eligible for Red Cross assistance, including 24/7 emergency communications and access to financial support during emergencies, information and referral services, confidential reconnection, mind-body and resiliency workshops, military hospital and clinic programs, and veteran services.

Willis will also lead the region's International Services efforts. Will enlisted in 1986. He held numerous positions at the 715th Air Mobility Operations Group in Hawaii, and Headquarters Air Mobility Passenger Policy and Air Mobility Command's Inspector General's Office at Scott Air Force Base. Lastly, he served as the noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Operations for the J4 Directorate and as senior Air Force enlisted leader with the Special Operations Unit in Qatar. In 2016, Will joined the office of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell as her Military/Veterans Constituency Services Representative. He also advises Senator Cantwell on legislative issues as it pertains to military and veteran issues. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and donations from the American public to deliver its mission.