HOLLOMAN
AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Armed Services Blood Program and Holloman
will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, March 10, at the Community Activity
Center from 10 am until 2 pm.
"The goal for this drive is 50 donations," said Tech. Sgt. Chelsie Davia with the 49th Medical Group. "The past few drives we have reached 45, so we really would like to break 50."
There is a potential to accept 60 donors over the four-hour drive with all units collected going directly to benefit active duty servicemembers and their families. Donations ensure life-saving blood products are available whenever and wherever servicemembers and their families are in need.
"With all the military operations going on in the world today, there is an increased need for blood," Davia said. "This program provides an opportunity for servicemembers, their families and civilians to support our military in a definitive, meaningful way."
The ASBP is the official U.S. military blood program and collects a list from units deployed overseas of what types and how much blood is needed. Once they've sent the requested amount, the remaining blood goes into a pool that is then distributed as needed to different military treatment facilities throughout the Armed Forces.
"You have what it takes to save three lives with a single donation," Davia said. "By giving a little of yourself, your donation gives sick or injured troops and their families a second chance at life."
All Team Holloman members are encouraged to donate and possibly save the life of a servicemember serving their country. Additionally, anyone with a United States government identification card and access to Holloman is invited to take part. ID card holders may escort friends, neighbors or family members to the blood drive.
Eligibility requirements can be found at www.militaryblood.dod.mil/Donors/can_i_donate.aspx.
Most healthy adults are eligible to give blood, however, there are some reasons a person may be deferred from donating temporarily, indefinitely or permanently. Deferral criteria have been established for the protection of those donating and for those receiving transfusions in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration regulatory requirements, AABB standards and Department of Defense policies.
Walk-ins are welcome for the blood drive; however, appointments can be made on the Armed Services Blood Program website, www.militaryblood.dod.mil. The website also contains information on requirements to donate and a list of upcoming drives.
For additional information and photos, please visit the Holloman Web site at www.holloman.af.mil.
"The goal for this drive is 50 donations," said Tech. Sgt. Chelsie Davia with the 49th Medical Group. "The past few drives we have reached 45, so we really would like to break 50."
There is a potential to accept 60 donors over the four-hour drive with all units collected going directly to benefit active duty servicemembers and their families. Donations ensure life-saving blood products are available whenever and wherever servicemembers and their families are in need.
"With all the military operations going on in the world today, there is an increased need for blood," Davia said. "This program provides an opportunity for servicemembers, their families and civilians to support our military in a definitive, meaningful way."
The ASBP is the official U.S. military blood program and collects a list from units deployed overseas of what types and how much blood is needed. Once they've sent the requested amount, the remaining blood goes into a pool that is then distributed as needed to different military treatment facilities throughout the Armed Forces.
"You have what it takes to save three lives with a single donation," Davia said. "By giving a little of yourself, your donation gives sick or injured troops and their families a second chance at life."
All Team Holloman members are encouraged to donate and possibly save the life of a servicemember serving their country. Additionally, anyone with a United States government identification card and access to Holloman is invited to take part. ID card holders may escort friends, neighbors or family members to the blood drive.
Eligibility requirements can be found at www.militaryblood.dod.mil/Donors/can_i_donate.aspx.
Most healthy adults are eligible to give blood, however, there are some reasons a person may be deferred from donating temporarily, indefinitely or permanently. Deferral criteria have been established for the protection of those donating and for those receiving transfusions in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration regulatory requirements, AABB standards and Department of Defense policies.
Walk-ins are welcome for the blood drive; however, appointments can be made on the Armed Services Blood Program website, www.militaryblood.dod.mil. The website also contains information on requirements to donate and a list of upcoming drives.
For additional information and photos, please visit the Holloman Web site at www.holloman.af.mil.
