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    Platelet Donation Program Is First at BAF [Image 2 of 5]

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    Two individuals wearing U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage are performing a medical procedure. One person, whose name tape reads 'MIMS' and displays sergeant rank insignia, is working alongside another individual wearing purple/nitrile medical gloves. They appear to be conducting a blood draw or IV insertion on a patient's arm.

    BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    07.02.2007

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    Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO

    Army Sgt. Jackie S. Mims and Army Cpl. Christopher LeRoy make the finishing adjustments in preparing a blood platelet donor for her donation. For the first time in the history of Afghanistan, blood platelets are being collected in-country for treatment of critically injured patients. Blood platelets are one of the key blood components necessary to stimulate clotting and stop bleeding.

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    Date Taken: 07.02.2007
    Date Posted: 07.06.2007 12:57
    Photo ID: 49260
    VIRIN: 070704-F-2824D-002
    Resolution: 1590x2400
    Size: 398.83 KB
    Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF

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