Story by Emery Brake | Armed Services Blood Bank Center - Pacific Northwest | 08.06.2025
MAJ (Ret.) Darrell Griffin shares his blood donation story that began in 1971 and continues on today. He encourages other to donate blood to ensure we can support our military service members, their families and our retirees....
Story by Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong | Army Reserve Medical Command | 07.08.2025
Amid the organized chaos of Cadet Summer Training 2025, a diff erent kind of mission is underway, one that does not involve weapons or tactical drills, but is no less vital to the overall readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military medical personnel from across the country have converged at Fort Knox, Kentucky, to support one of the largest annual blood collection eff orts in the Department......
Story by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser | 178th Wing | 04.05.2024
The 178th Wing hosted a volunteer blood drive with the 88th Medical Group at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio on April 5, for the Armed Services Blood Program....
Courtesy Story | Womack Army Medical Center | 04.03.2024
Armed Services Blood Program West Point 2024 Blood Drive By Deylon Douglass, ASBP Blood Donor Recruiter, Fort Bliss, TX At the United States Military Academy, at West Point, the annual blood drive with the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is more than just a tradition; it’s a testament to the core values of services, sacrifice, and solidarity that define the cadet experience. Each......
Story by Max Lonzanida | Naval Weapons Station Yorktown | 02.29.2024
Scores of Marines, Sailors and Civilians donated blood as part of a blood drive hosted by the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment onboard NWS Yorktown. The blood drive was part of the Armed Services Blood Program, which is geared towards maintaining supplies of blood for the armed services across the globe....
Story by Keisha Frith | Womack Army Medical Center | 02.28.2024
In one final act of service, Maj. Gen. Michael Place walked into the Fort Liberty Donor Center, Feb. 16, to donate blood one final time as an active duty service member. He is the outgoing Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Surgeon General, U.S. Army Medical Command, and Deputy Commanding General (Support), U.S. Army Medical Command....
Story by Jonathan Davis | Defense Health Agency | 02.16.2024
Texas is home to an impressive four of the over 20 blood donor centers (BDCs) that support the Armed Services Blood Program. They say everything is bigger in Texas, and the adage is true regarding Texan support for the ASBP. The Lone Star State BDCs include Akeroyd BDC, Armed Services Blood Bank Center – San Antonio, Fort Bliss BDC, and Robertson BDC....
Story by Jerrick Alexander | Defense Health Agency | 01.25.2024
As we reflect on cherished moments with loved ones, let's not forget those in need. With seasonal illnesses and harsh weather affecting donor turnout, maintaining an adequate blood supply becomes crucial. The Armed Services Blood Program Pentagon Blood Donor Center has had help rallying support for blood drives their blood drives with the aid of volunteer groups....
