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PRESS RELEASE: Garner and Marion Third Annual Military Blood Drive (October 2012)
On Nov. 13, 2012, the Elkin, N.C., community will stand up to support the military by donating blood to the Armed Services Blood Program. The blood drive, which be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Guard Armory Winston Salem, is honoring Capt. Mark Garner and Pvt. Adam Marion, two members of the Elkin community who gave all for their country. For the past three years, the community has been sponsoring the drive in November, this year it will be held on Veterans Day weekend which makes the drive even more special.

PRESS RELEASE: Software Engineering Center to Sponsor Blood Drive (October 2012)
On Nov. 15, 2012, the Software Engineering Center will sponsor a blood drive with the Armed Services Blood Program. The Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center will be at Fire Station 2, Avenue B, Fort Lee, Va., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All blood types are welcome, although types AB and O are in the most demand.

PRESS RELEASE: Flu Shot? No Problem! (September 2012)
Flu season is here; and one of the most common questions at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center this time of year is: I just got my flu shot, am I still eligible to donate blood? Yes! So long as donors have been feeling well prior to their donation, there is no deferral for a flu shot. In fact, if you were so inclined, you could get your flu shot and donate blood in the same day!

PRESS RELEASE: Church Sponsors Third Annual Military Blood Drive (September 2012)
On Oct. 27, 2012, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the Fort Bragg, N.C., area, will sponsor their third annual Armed Services Blood Program blood drive. The drive will be held at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, Building 8-4156 Souter Place, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: We Need You this October! (September 2012)
The Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center is sending out a special call for donors in October. Normally, the blood donor center mobile team is able to travel up and down the east coast to collect blood from various locations. However, in October, all blood donations must come directly from Fort Bragg.

Asheboro's Hometown Hero (September 2012)
The Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center traveled to Asheboro, N.C., a small town in comparison to the hearts of those who live there. During a blood drive sponsored by the county government, nearly 100 people came out to support the Armed Services Blood Program and the drive collected 62 units of blood!

Changes to Blood Drive are "All Cool" at Fort Bragg (August 2012)
For those in North Carolina, the summer months have been hot! Air conditioning units across the state have been working overtime to help provide some relief from the high temperatures. But when those units work this hard, it sometimes causes problems.

Fort Bragg Soldiers Save Lives (July 2012)
On July 9, soldiers from the 44th Medical Command donated blood at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center in North Carolina. As they continue to deploy and support the war efforts, these soldiers understand the importance of donating blood to the military blood program. Although not everyone could donate—some fell short of eligibility by just...

"Triple Deuces" Continue To Save Lives (June 2012)
Every nine weeks the mobile collection team from the North Carolina-based Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center travels to Joint Base Langley Eustis, Va., to collect blood from the 222nd Aviation Regiment - known as the "Triple Deuces" - to support the mission of the ASBP.

Family Donates Blood, Honors Military on Memorial Day (June 2012)
Earlier this week, Americans all over the country celebrated Memorial Day in their own ways. Some laid flowers at the gravesites of fallen family members and friends; others had their first barbeque of the summer. But for the Berry family, the Memorial Day celebrations...

59th Ordnance Soldiers Donate (May 2012)
Recently, the 832nd Ordnance Battalion took the lead on a blood drive sponsored by the 59th Ordnance Brigade at Fort Lee, Va. Every nine weeks the command supports the ASBP by lining up their soldiers to donate blood. Their most recent blood drive produced nearly 100 units, and since one donation can save up to three lives—that's a lot of lives saved!

Collecting Blood from the Military, for the Military (May 2012)
Approximately 90 percent of the blood collected by the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center is collected from soldiers between the ages of 19 and 22—creating a perfect opportunity to partner with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program. Following the lead of Sgt. Tiffany Anderson...

PRESS RELEASE: Make Donating Blood a Part of Your Summer Plans (May 2012)
With busy summer schedules of relaxation, vacations and family gatherings, finding the time to donate can sometimes be difficult. But the need for blood does not stop because the summer months start. Which is why the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center is asking all who are eligible to take a little time out to donate blood and save lives.

Soldiers Give Gifts That Could Save Lives (April 2012)
Recently, soldiers from the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Headquarters battery took part in an ASBP blood drive at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center. 1st Lt. Jessica Horne, battery executive officer, helped coordinate and oversaw the blood drive which is normally conducted every four months. She was in attendance to donate...

Division's Monthly Blood Drives Prove Valuable (April 2012)
Recently, the 82nd Airborne Division donated nearly 300 units of blood to the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center. Although the soldiers who are assigned to the division are always preparing to deploy somewhere in the world, they always come through for the Armed Services Blood Program.

PRESS RELEASE: Blood Detachment Trains with Donor Center, Sponsors Blood Drive (March 2012)
On Mar. 14, 2012, the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center will be working alongside of the 432nd Blood Support Detachment to conduct an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive. The drive will be held in Building A-5474, Ogden Road, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Saving Lives Twice in One Day (March 2012)
It had been a year since his last donation, but recently, Master Sgt. Christopher Cain decided to stop by the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center to roll up his sleeve again. But on his way, he noticed a blood donor center employee having a seizure in one of the interview booths. In true medic form, Cain jumped into action; and in with no hesitation...

Not Your Typical Donation (February 2012)
Recently, the XVIII Airborne Corps German Army Liaison Staff made over 200 donations to the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, but it wasn't blood. Because most of the command staff is ineligible to donate, they had to come up with another way of supporting the ASBP. So for the last three years, the team has been donating sport drinks instead.

We Want to Hear From You! (February 2012)
If you or a loved one has received a blood transfusion, the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center wants to hear from you! In honor of National Blood Donor Month, we want you to be able to send out a simple thanks to the individuals who have gone above and beyond to save lives of service members, veterans and their families worldwide by donating with the Armed Services Blood Program.

A Promise Kept (December 2011)
Recently, the Fort Bragg and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Blood Donor Centers teamed up to collect blood from the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion at Fort Lee, Va. This was the last time the battalion would donate under the command of Sgt. Maj. Douglas Washington, and it was a great success. "I want 300 units of blood today," said Washington as he ...

PRESS RELEASE: 82nd Airborne Division Rolls up Their Sleeves (October 2011)
FORT BRAGG, N.C.-The 82nd Airborne Division will sponsor a blood drive with the Armed Services Blood Program on Nov. 16, 2011, at the Ritz-Epps Fitness Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One blood donation takes only about 45 minutes and can save up to three lives. If you meet eligibility requirements, all you need to have to attend is a picture ID. The blood drive is open to everyone and all blood types are welcome.

"Good Times" at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center (October 2011)
Recently, the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center held its second annual Spouses Day of Giving, and this time a special guest joined in on the events! BerNadette Standis-better known to most as Thelma on the hit sitcom "Good Times"-stopped in to sign autographs and interact with the donors.

PRESS RELEASE: Elkin Community to Honor Fallen Heroes with Blood Drive (October 2011)
On Nov. 12, 2011, the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center will be in Elkin, N.C., to collect blood for ill or injured service members, veterans and their families worldwide. . The blood drive will be held in memory of Capt. Mark Garner and Pfc. Adam Marion who were both killed in the line of duty in Baghdad. Gardner was the commander of Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, stationed in Hohenfels, Germany. Marion was serving with the North Carolina Army National Guard, 171st Engineer Company.

PRESS RELEASE: Church to Sponsor an ASBP Blood Drive (October 2011)
On October 28, 2011, the Church of Latter Day Saints in the Fort Bragg, N.C., area, will sponsor a blood drive to support the military. This is the second year the church has sponsored an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive. The drive will be held at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, Building 8-4156 Souter Place, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fort Bragg Answers the Call for Blood after Hurricane Irene (September 2011)
For several days, Hurricane Irene slowly moved along the east coast, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain and flooding. During the storm, the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center had to cancel two major blood drives-Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., and Fort Lee, Va. So as soon as it was ...

A Reminder to Donate (September 2011)
When the Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, N.C., sponsors a blood drive, Winona Tosic, a family readiness support assistant, can be found going through the hospital reminding everyone she meets to take some time out of their day to donate blood and save a life-she just never realized that the life being saved would day be her own.

PRESS RELEASE: ASBP to Conduct Blood Drive in Raleigh, N.C. (September 2011)
On Sept. 19, 2011, family readiness groups at Fort Bragg, N.C., will sponsor the second annual "Spouses Day of Giving" blood drive. The drive will be held at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, Building 8-4156 Souter Place, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: Fort Bragg to Travel to Fort Lee During Months of September, October (September 2011)
On Sept. 19, 2011, family readiness groups at Fort Bragg, N.C., will sponsor the second annual "Spouses Day of Giving" blood drive. The drive will be held at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, Building 8-4156 Souter Place, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: Fort Bragg's 2nd Annual Spouses Day of Giving (September 2011)
On Sept. 19, 2011, family readiness groups at Fort Bragg, N.C., will sponsor the second annual "Spouses Day of Giving" blood drive. The drive will be held at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, Building 8-4156 Souter Place, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE: Army Logistic University to Sponsor Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive (August 2011)
The last time the Womack Army Medical Center conducted an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive over 60 units of blood were collected. It was such a successful blood drive, that the team decided to give it another try.

The Flag Means... (August 2011)
Recently, the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center proudly accepted a hand-knotted American flag from retired Navy Cmdr. Patrick "Mac" McCarty. The flag's 5,200 individual knots represent McCarthy's dedication to those who serve in the military as well as the selfless service he continually demonstrates today as one of the blood donor center's top platelet donors.

PRESS RELEASE: Womack Army Medical Center to Sponsor Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive (July 2011)
The last time the Womack Army Medical Center conducted an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive over 60 units of blood were collected. It was such a successful blood drive, that the team decided to give it another try.

The Blood Drive That Keeps On Giving (July 2011)
The 307th Engineering Battalion at Fort Bragg, N.C., has seen more than their fair share of deployments, so they know the importance of blood. So when the battalion teamed up with the 20th Engineers Brigade to host two ASBP blood drives, it was no shock that they produced astounding results.

I'll be Back...in 57days (July 2011)
When 19-year-old Cherisse Flores, accompanied by her sister Coren, stopped by the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, N.C., it was easy to see that she was determined to donate. For Cherisse Flores, a first time donor, it was a bit of a scary experience; but once the donation was over, she was proud of the part she played to save lives.

PRESS RELEASE: 49th Group Sponsors ASBP Blood Drive (June 2011)
Mark your calendars and get ready to join us as the 49th Group sponsors a Fort Lee, Va., community Armed Services Blood Program blood drive.

PRESS RELEASE: 82nd Airborne Division Sponsors Blood Drive (June 2011)
Fort Bragg, N.C.-The 82nd Airborne Division will sponsor a blood drive with the Armed Services Blood Program on June 20, 2001 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m

Leading by Example (May 2011)
Womack Army Medical Center Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Miller decided to lead by example when he rolled up his sleeve to donate platelets. While both whole blood and platelets are collected at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center in North Carolina, Miller chooses to donate platelets-cells essential for clotting that are used to treat cancer patients.

Donate Blood and Save a Life (April 2011)
One blood donation takes about 45 minutes and can save up to three lives-that's an impressive number for just one hour of your time. Walk in to the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center in North Carolina to donate blood, walk out feeling good about yourself knowing that you have helped save three lives!

Another Month, Another Blood Drive at Fort Lee (April 2011)
The men and women at Fort Lee, Va., know that blood products collected by military donor centers help save the lives of service members stationed around the world-exactly why the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade and the 16th Ordnance Battalion sponsor an ASBP blood drive each month...

Nineteen Honored at Fort Bragg National Blood Donor Month Ceremony (February 2011)
Nineteen men and women were honored on Jan. 19, 2011, at the Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, N.C., for their contributions and dedication to the ASBP. As part of National Blood Donor Month...

Center Allows Donors to Save Lives (February 2011)
[In December], many people celebrated the holiday season by purchasing and giving gifts to their friends and families. [In January], the tradition carries over as people continue to give - this time to strangers. January [was] National Blood Donor Month, a reminder to everyone to give the gift of life. The Fort Bragg Donor Center is at the ready to support the military by collecting whole blood and platelets for the ASBP.

Former ASBP Director Visits Fort Bragg (February 2011)
Retired Navy Capt. Bruce D. Rutherford visited the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center on Dec. 10, 2010. The spearhead for the use of equipment and policies used by the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center and the ASBP, this was Rutherford's first time setting foot on a military installation in 11 years.

PRESS RELEASE: Fort Bragg Recognizes Blood Donors During National Blood Donor Month (January 2011)
January is National Blood Donor Month and the Womack Army Medical Center will be recognizing individuals who donate blood to the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center to support the United States military.

State-of-the-Art Blood Donor Center Opens at Fort Bragg (November 2010)
On Sept. 23, 2010, approximately 200 men and women from all ranks and branches of the military, blood donors and blood drive contributors alike, attended the opening ceremonies for Fort Bragg's new blood donor center. As one of the ASBP's 21 blood donor centers, the new state-of-the-art...

PRESS RELEASE: Armed Services Blood Program Updates Tattoo Policy (September 2010)
The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) announced updates to its tattoo policy, adding 11 states to the list of approved state-regulated tattoo parlors. This will allow more donations to the military blood program.

Blood Drive Held to Assist With War Effort (August 2010)
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Civilians and soldiers are joining forces to help in the war effort. Members of Ft. Bragg's Blood Unit held a community blood drive at the American Legion Post in Winston-Salem on Tuesday.

PRESS RELEASE: Fort Bragg Gets a New Blood Donor Center (August 2010)
The Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center will be moving to its new location September 2010. The new center is a $5 million dollar state-of-the-art facility where blood will be collected, processed, tested, stored and shipped for service members and their families, and retirees in need.

Girl Scout Donates Cookies to Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center (June 2010)
Any normal child who still had left over Girl Scout cookies would have probably ate them, but not Kalandisa Hamilton. This 8-year-old, Brownie Girl Scout came up with an idea to help out her community instead.On June 10, Kalandisa, on behalf of her troop, donated the remaining 10 cases of cookies to the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center.

Elkin Community Donates Blood to the Military (June 2010)
The Elkin community came out to show their respect for two fallen Soldiers by donating blood to the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center on June 12, 2010.

PRESS RELEASE: Elkin Community to Sponsor Military Blood Drive (May 2010)
The Community of Elkin, N.C. will sponsor a blood drive with the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) on June 12, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Elkin National Guard Armory...

440th Airlift Wing Gives "Second Chance at Life" to Heroes Abroad (March 2010)
It was early in the morning when the hospital received word four injured Marines had arrived from a remote combat outpost. Battered by an improvised explosive device explosion, their injuries were severe. Within an hour, the blood laboratory's supply was exhausted.

Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive Coordinators Recognized (March 2010)
On February 2, 2010, as part of their Blood Donor Appreciation Ceremony, the Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, recognized three individuals from the local area for all their efforts in coordinating blood drives; an important role in helping save the lives of our military Service members and their families through blood donations.

23rd Quartermaster Brigade "Making It Happen" For the Armed Services Blood Program (January 2010)
The 23rd QM Brigade, home to over 4000 Advance Individual Training (AIT) Soldiers, recently sponsored an Armed Services Blood Program, blood drive. The brigade is stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia, where support for the ASBP has been strong for over four years.

525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade Gives Blood...Gives Life (January 2010)
A little over a year ago, in December of 2008, the 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BFSB) returned home from deployment; heads high, proud that they had completed their mission and were back with their loved ones. In December 2009, this unit found the same satisfaction and sense of pride by...

Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center Soldier Gets Citizenship (December 2009)
SPC Castillo Maldonado raised his right hand, repeated the oath, and became an American citizen on November 23, 2009 in Durham, North Carolina. When Castillo arrived at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center a year ago, everyone assumed that he was a citizen. Friends and colleagues became enthusiastic supporters when they learned about Castillo's...

Bragg Blood Donor Center Takes Shape (September 2009)
As William Kelley recalls it, he first allowed a nurse to siphon blood from his arm more than four decades ago. Kelley, who at the time was an Air Force flight engineer in San Antonio, remembers hearing about an officer who put her gun on a table at home before taking a nap. While she slept, the officer's child accidentally shot her. There was a call for blood...

North Carolina Army National Guard Support the Military by Donating Blood (August 2009)
The 1/252 Combined Arms Battalion - Rear Detachment, North Carolina Army National Guard, rolled up their sleeves in support of the Armed Services Blood Program on 11 July 2009. The majority of the Battalion deployed April 2009 so the Rear Detachment felt they had an obligation...

Fort Bragg Steps Up Big Time at Fort Eustis (January 2009)
To get 500 donors per day, even over a 12 hour day, you need to have a steady stream of approximately 50 donors per hour. This would be remarkable by itself, but to repeat this pace each day for five consecutive days - now that is exceptional.

Donor Spotlight: MSgt. William Kelly, Jr., USAF (Ret.) (February 2006)
The Armed Services Blood Program is grateful for all those who give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets. While the ASBP knows how much every donor means to military members in need, some stand out.