Anyone know what this building is?

[bob12]

Went by the USMA gift shop today and saw this weird little house that looked like it's being demolished, right next to the visitor center. Anyone know what it is?

 

[USMA1988+I-2]

Looks like the old American Red Cross building

 

[AirsoftRanger]

Looks like the old American Red Cross building

I presume the proximity of the old American Red Cross building was to encourage cadet blood donations?

 

[Casey]

The Red Cross provides support services to service members throughout the military. For instance, if there is an emergency in a family, they can help to ensure the service members are properly notified no matter time or location so the chain of command can get that service member on emergency leave. They also do a lot of outreach to assist veterans. They're a pretty cool nonprofit that's scope goes beyond blood donations or basic medical support that they get normally associated with.

 

[Capt MJ]

See these links about the American Red Cross' long history of service to the Armed Forces.

http://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/military-families

http://www.redcross.org/local/washington-dc/programs-services/military-families-services

They have an office on most bases. I have met wonderful volunteers over the years. It's not all about the blood.

 

[UHBlackhawk]

The Red Cross does great things for service members.
I was a lieutenant in Korea when my dad passed away. They payed for a round trip ticket to the US.