The Twin Ports Division, Duluth, Minnesota, of the U.S. Navy Cadets has been partnering with the American Red Cross to ensure blood can be collected safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twin Ports Division has both a shipboard fire fighting (damage control) and medical unit based out of Duluth, MN so working with the Red Cross is a good fit for the roughly 30 members and allows them to use the skills they have to assist the local community.
The Twin Ports Division regularly plays an active role in the community. They helped crew the William A. Irvin both times it was moved and have provided medical support for downed runners at annual Grandma’s Marathon, an annual road race held each June that runs from the city of Two Harbors on Scenic Route 61 and continues along Lake Superior into the city of Duluth.
Lt. Davan Scott, commanding officer for the division, said, “Our unit has worked hand in hand with the Red Cross for a few years now and in the midst of a critical nation-wide blood shortage, we were asked to assist however possible. Our sailors rogered up to answer the call. It's humbling to have such a vital mission as a medical unit during this wild time.”
The unit assisted in screening for coronovirus symptoms and registering donors during two blood drives and hopes to help at future events. The Red Cross is especially thankful to have support and skill of the local Twin Ports Division during this key time.
For over 50 years the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) has been committed to providing American youth numerous benefits. USNSCC is a national youth leadership development organization that promotes interest and skill in naval disciplines while instilling strong moral character and life skills through leadership and technical programs modeled after the Navy's professional development system. USNSCC is comprised of two programs. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) program is for young people ages 13 through the completion of high school. Also included under the USNSCC umbrella is our junior program the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC), for young people ages 10 through 13.
Learn more about the Twin Ports Division of the U.S. Navy Cadet Corps at their website at: www.twinportsnscc.com.
