R.E.D. Fridays

Published on March 02, 2026

R.E.D. Friday ("Remember Everyone Deployed") is a movement encouraging people to wear red every Friday to show support, gratitude, and solidarity for U.S. service members deployed overseas and veterans. Originating around 2015, it serves as a simple, weekly gesture to honor those who serve and to combat apathy.

Purpose: To ensure deployed troops are not forgotten, signifying "You are not forgotten".

Origin: Believed to have started in April 2015 with students at Mansfield University.

Meaning of Red: Represents courage, bravery, and sacrifice.

How to Participate: Wear any red clothing item on Fridays, spread awareness, and consider supporting military families.