The Texas National Guard Counterdrug Task Force partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration to fly a LUH-72 Lakota helicopter to Austin-area schools to promote Red Ribbon week educating students on drug More
Sailors from the U.S. Pacific Fleet Dixieland Band perform for students and faculty during Kalihi Elementary School's 4th Annual Red Ribbon Week in Honolulu, Nov. 19. Red Ribbon Week is a weeklong event where s More
Lt. Martin Casarez, a physical therapist assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, asks students what they want to be when they grow up during a Red Ribbon Week presentation at Ordot-Chalan Pago Elementary School. More
Capt. Dina Smith, an integration officer with the 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) support operation section and Norfolk, Va., native, plays a game with a Pierce Elementary youngster during the school’s More
A member of the California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Drug Demand Reduction Team watches as a student attempts to peddle a cart while wearing Fatal Vision goggles meant to simulate the effects of bei More
Twelve-year-old Juan Meza of Santa Ana, Calif., leads his team on “Trollies,” as a member of the Drug Demand Reduction Team, Joint Task Force Domestic Support – Counterdrug, Southern Region Command, California More
The 21st Annual Secretary of Defense Red Ribbon Week Awards Ceremony was held at the Pentagon Hall of Heroes, Oct. 20. Red Ribbon Week originated as a tribute to Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent En More
Maj. Linda Ellerbee, HHC commander at the 81st Regional Support Command reads the Red Ribbon week proclamation to be drug free during the commemoration held at Fort Jackson, S.C. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest a More
Students from Empire Oaks Elementary School in Folsom, Calif., watch and cheer as an Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from California Joint Task Force Domestic Support - Counterdrug Team Hawk land More
Staff Sgt. Alexander J. Bush, a sousaphonist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, plays music for a crowd of children from Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster Oct. 28 during the school’s Red Ribbo More
Participants race to the finish line during the Marine Corps Community Service Resilience Education’s Red Ribbon Week 5K Fun Run/Walk Oct. 22. Approximately 100 people ran and some wore red shirts to show their support.
Spc. Timothy Jordan, right, health care specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pets Pepper, the porcupin More
Station residents signed a banner as a pledge to be drug free at the Crossroads Mall here, Oct. 23, 2012. The banner accumulated more than 800 signatures throughout the week and participants ran through it as t More
Students from J L Williams Ledger Elementary School display signs of being drug-free during the Red Ribbon Walk, here, Oct. 26. Soldiers from 1-82, 1st BCT, 1st Cav. Div. participated by providing road guards a More
Volunteers and children with the Youth Center participated in a drug prevention walk aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 26. The walk is part of Red Ribbon Week to promote a drug-free lifestyle.
Senior Airman Luis Diaz Garcia, 628th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, runs from military working dog Hulk during a drug-detection demonstration for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 30, 2012, at Hunley Park Elementary More
U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, signs a proclamation during a Red Ribbon Campaign and National Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation signing in th More
Children from the Youth and Teen Center walk to raise drug awareness during Red Ribbon Week aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 24. The children walked approximately a mile around the air stat More
The Pyramid Rock Young Marines encourage military family members to sign pledges to be drug free at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii commissary, Oct. 27, 2013. The Pyramid Rock Young Marines held a drive for recrui More
Participants of the Red Ribbon Event: Amazing Race Challenge complete the pullup portion of the race aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 1. There were six teams of four navigating the course.
Preventing alcohol and substance abuse is a top priority all year for the Arizona National Guard and those efforts are highlighted during National Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 – 31. (Image provided by Army.mil)
Center for Service Support Command Master Chief Ray Rosado affixes a red ribbon to a tree in front of Fitzgerald Hall at Naval Station Newport in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, in memory of Drug Enforcement Ag More
Participants begin the Red Ribbon Week 5K race at Desert Winds Golf Course, Oct. 23, 2014. The race signified the beginning of Red Ribbon Week which raises drug abuse awareness. (Official Marine Corps photo by More
The Fort Carson Fire Department presents a wrecked car display at the Post Exchange during Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 29, 2014. This wreck claimed the lives of two Soldiers, who at that time just returned from a dep More
Elementary school children spell the word "Respect" as part of Red Ribbon Week’s theme "Respect Yourself" at the Buckner Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2015. Red Ribbon Week More
Cpl. Kimberlin Blunt, an administrative specialist with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., hands out balloons during the Red Ribbon “Trunk or Treat” event a More
Students at Ryukyu and Kadena Middle School receive souvenirs during the Red Ribbon Week kick off rally at Ryukyu and Kadena Middle School Oct. 23, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Red Ribbon Week is held to ed More
San Diego (Oct. 23, 2015) HM2 Bender from NEPMU 5 educate children on the health effects from tobacco use during Olympic View Elementary School's 7th Annual Red Ribbon Week in Chula Vista, Calif. Red Ribbon Wee More
Capt. Sean Tracy, intelligence officer, 7th Marine Regiment, pushes his son, Presley, 3, in a stroller as part of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program’s second annual Red Ribbon Week 5k Race during the second More
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, speaks to students at Amelia Earhart Intermediate School about Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26, 2015, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Amrhein was a guest sp More
Esther Dacanay, prevention specialist for Camp Zama’s Army Substance Abuse Program, shows Arnn Elementary students before-and-after photos of a person using drugs during Red Ribbon Week held Oct. 26-30 at the s More
Service members’ children participate in a race at the Youth and Teen Center Red Ribbon Week Walk and Games aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 29. The event split the kids into teams and rota More
Officer Alan Steele, military working dog handler, MWD section, Provost Marshal’s Office, releases, Gabi, MWD, to chase down Lance Cpl. Preston Ford, MWD handler, MWD section, PMO during a demonstration at Cond More
Students from two of Fort Jackson’s elementary schools receive goody bags and a reminder to “be drug-free” from members of the Ready and Resilient Campaign team. The bags contain coloring books and other materi More
Gunnery Sgt. Natalie Calderon, operations chief, Criminal Investigation Division, speaks with participants about the importance of proper use and disposal of prescription drugs during the Red Ribbon Week 5K Fun More
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Byran Johnson, a unit prevention leader (UPL) with the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), speaks with students at the Henry Ford Academy in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 24, More
Esther Dacanay, Army Substance Abuse Program prevention training specialist, speaks to students about healthy life choices, resilience and how family, education, and health can be affected when abusing things l More
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Regional Support Command participated in a Red Ribbon 5K Run/3K Walk Oct. 26 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The event was sponsored by the base's Ar More
Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses the dangers of drug use to Junior ROTC cadets during Red Ribbon Week, at New Orleans Military and Maritime A More
Active duty military members, DoD personnel and their families enjoy candy, games, and Halloween decorations during the third annual Trunk or Treat event held on the parade deck aboard Marine Corps Air Station More
Senior Airman Michelle Rajotte, U.S. Air Force Band of the West Top Flight singer, performs a concert during the annual "Red Ribbon Week" Oct. 24, 2018, at the Edgewood Independent School District Theatre of Pe More
Brenda Tucker (right), guidance counselor for Van Voorhis Elementary School at Fort Knox, shows off her big spot socks Oct. 25, 2018, along with students from Donna Stephenson’s 3rd grade class. The crazy socks More
1st. Lt. Kimberly Conkling, Alaska National Guard Counterdrug Support Program coordinator, speaks to students about Red Ribbon Week during a drug-free celebration at Iditarod Elementary School in Wasilla, Octob More
Dean Barry, an 8th-grader at ZAMHS, takes a pledge during Red Ribbon Week activities hosted by Camp Zama's Army Substance Abuse Program team at Zama American Middle High School Oct. 30, 2018, on Camp Zama. (U.S More
Anchorage School District students spell out “Send a Message” in recognition of Red Ribbon Week at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 17, 2019. The campaign motto for this year is “Send a Message. St More
Members of the Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force spoke at drug awareness and prevention events during Red Ribbon Month in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Red Ribbon Week has been educating yout More
Ava Perez, 11, shows off the door for her pre-teen class at the Youth Center for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23, 2019, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The Youth Center held a contest where students and staff dec More
The Fort Sam Houston Elementary School marquee announces “Celebrate Red Ribbon Week, Taking a Stand Against Bullies & Drugs.” Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide drug and bully awareness campaign from October 23-31, 2019.
Red Ribbon Week partner agencies join together to greet students at Trailside Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 28, 2019. The annual campaign is led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, in partner More
The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force hosted its second annual Red Ribbon 5k Run/Walk Oct. 30 at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Red Ribbon Week promotes drug abuse awareness and prevention educat More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Natalie Tobar, 19th Healthcare Operations Squadron mental health technician, speaks to students at the Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School, during Red Ribbon Week activities Oct. 31 More
The Fort Drum Soldier and Family Readiness Division’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is supporting Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, by raising awareness about the annual substance abuse prevention campaign. (Pho More
Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin C. Lemon Jr., the senior enlisted advisor for United States Army Garrison Humphreys and native of Gary, Indiana, speaks about the importance of family responsibility and the safety of More
Kim Rose, 171st Air Refueling Wing Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager, poses for a photo in front of a display during Red Ribbon week Oct. 25, 2020. Red Ribbon week is a nationally recognized campaign and is More
Colorado Army National Guard Capt. Ryan Brock, Drug Demand Reduction administrator, addresses students at Peiffer Elementary School in Littleton, Colo., during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 13, 2008. The Colorado Nation More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeffrey Spear, logistics specialist (left), and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Estrella, logistics specialist, both assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, talk to students about the dangers More
Capt. Dina Smith, an integration officer with the 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) support operation section and Norfolk, Va., native, shares a laugh with a Pierce Elementary student during the school’s More
Staff Sgt. Leo Castillo of San Diego, a prevention specialist with the Drug Demand Reduction Team, Joint Task Force Domestic Support – Counterdrug, Southern Region Command, California Army National Guard, passe More
Master Sgt. John Holihan, a member of the California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, answers questions during Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 18, 2011. (U.S. Army National Guard photo/ 1st Lt. Kara Siepmann/ Released)
The 21st Annual Secretary of Defense Red Ribbon Week Awards Ceremony was held at the Pentagon Hall of Heroes Oct. 20. Many outstanding military programs were recognized; the Guam National Guard Counterdrug Prog More
A student at Ambuehl Elementary School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., excitedly explores a HMMWV brought to the school by the California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Drug Demand Reduction Team during More
Niecole Ducksworth, the 81st RSC Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, explains the origin and purpose of Red Ribbon Week at Fort Jackson, S.C. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in t More
Army Master Sgt. Kristi Palmer, South Dakota National Guard Counterdrug Civil Operations noncommissioned officer-in-charge, discusses the Department of Defense Community Awareness Award with the National Guard More
Stacey Cook, Miss Mile High, talks about drug prevention to Pfc. Aibin Rosario, second from left, petroleum supply specialist, Spc. Shane Morrissey, left, small arms and artillery repairer, and Spc. Reyes Ramos More
Aiden Suelflow, left, 7, and Dylan Frank, 5, hold the Red Ribbon Week photo presented to their class by South Dakota National Guard pilots Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christian Frank and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dea More
First Lt. Chelsea Scott, company commander with Combat Logistics Company 11, lightly jogs with children from the Youth Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 26. Volunteers and kids with t More
Valley City, Nev. native, Pfc. Dillon Bishop, a cannon crew member assigned to B Btry., 1-82, 1st BCT, 1st Cav. Div., high-fives a student during the J L Williams Ledger Elementary School Red Ribbon Walk, here, More
Senior Airman Luis Diaz Garcia, 628th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, is being bitten by military working dog Hulk during a drug-detection demonstration for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 30, 2012, at Hunley Park E More
U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, David Webb, City of Altus mayor, and members from the base and local community pose for a photo during a Red Ribbon Campaign and National More
Youth and Teen Center children and volunteers enter the Miramar Sports Complex parking lot as they walk to raise awareness for Red Ribbon Week aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 24. The crowd More
Lt. Col. Frank Marilao, director, Marine Corps Community Services, gives Darren the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Lion a ‘high-five’ at the beginning of the Red Ribbon Week 5K race at Desert Winds Golf Course More
Elementary school children spell the word "Yourself" as part of Red Ribbon Week’s theme "Respect Yourself" at Paxton Park on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2015. Red Ribbon Week is the last we More
Lance Cpl. Seth Simpson, a maintenance crew member with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., greets attendees as a jack-o’-lantern during the Red Ribbon “Trunk More
Pfc. Antonio Martinez, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, sprints towards the finish line during the Substance Abuse Prevention Program’s second annual Red Ribbon Week 5k Race at the Deser More
Rob, an 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, finds a training aid hidden inside a bag during the Red Ribbon Week kickoff rally at Ryukyu and Kadena Middle School Oct. 23, 2015, on Kadena Air Base More
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, asks students what they want to be when they grow up during Red Ribbon Week at Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Oct. 26, 2015, on Kadena Air More
Soldiers assigned to the 901st Military Police Detachment of U.S. Army Japan prepare to give a K-9 demonstration with Vito, a military working dog, on how Vito looks for dangerous items and illegal substances d More
A service member’s children participates at the Youth and Teen Center Red Ribbon Week Walk and Games aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 29. The event split the kids into teams and rotated the More
Max and Gabi, military working dogs, MWD section, Provost Marshal’s Office, simulate an attack on Lance Cpl. Preston Ford, MWD handler, MWD section, PMO, during a demonstration at Condor Elementary School in su More
Participants begin the race during the Red Ribbon Week 5K Fun Run at Desert Winds Gold Course aboard the Marine Course Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 21, 2016. Red Ribbon Week is a wee More
Esther Dacanay, ASAP Prevention Training Specialist, engages first-graders in an activity requiring them to continuously pass the balls representing important factors in life like family, education, and health More
Master Sgt. Samantha St. Louis, left, and Lt. Col. Joseph Ricker, from the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Regional Support Command, participated in a Red Ribbon 5K Run/3K Walk Oct. 26 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehu More
Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, introduces himself to Toni Pickett, the principle of McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, between lectures at McDon More
Graphic used for banners to be displayed at Air National Guard wings. (U.S. Air National Guard graphic by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Young)
Graphic used for Red Ribbon week on the Air National Guard CARE page and ANG prevention page. (U.S. Air National Guard graphic by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Young)
Students from Yulanda Harris’ kindergarten class sign the “Count Me In: We Pledge To Be Drug Free” board at Van Voorhis Elementary School Oct. 26, 2018.
Fifth-grade students read a pamphlet on substance abuse during Red Ribbon Week activities hosted by Christine Coller, Camp Zama's Army Substance Abuse Program specialist, at Arnn Elementary School Oct. 25, 2018 More
Guardsmen with the Alaska National Guard Counterdrug Support Program participate in Red Ribbon Week in Wasilla with a drug-free celebration at Iditarod Elementary School, October 26, 2018. The event brought mu More
Anchorage School District students spell out “Stay Drug Free” in recognition of Red Ribbon Week at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 17, 2019. The campaign motto for this year is “Send a Message. St More
Erwin Carpio, kinder-zone teacher and five-year-olds Alexander Harris, Gabriella Allonzo, and Wyatt Lucas explain different aspects of the their decorative door at the Youth Center for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23, More
Fort Sam Houston Elementary School assistant principal Scott Stuller (center) and faculty members share the Red Ribbon Week support in wearing red to take a stand against bullies and drugs. Red Ribbon Week is a More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Collin Gates, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Marine Unit loadmaster instructor, speaks to students at the Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School, during Red Ribbon Week acti More