The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) plays a key role in providing quality blood products for Service members and their families in both peace and war. As a joint operation among the military services (Army, Navy, Air Force), the ASBP has many components working together to collect, process, store, distribute, and transfuse blood worldwide. The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is the official U.S. military blood program. Providing an opportunity for service members, their families, and civilians to support our military in a definitive, meaningful way, the ASBP is a direct connection between those who give and the sick and injured who need their help.
Blood and blood products are used for patients of all ages for many reasons. From cancer patients or surgical patients, to those with battlefield injuries—military members depend on blood donors every day. By giving blood to the ASBP, you ensure life-saving blood products are available whenever and wherever service members and their families are in need.
Did you know that over 40 units of blood may be needed for a single injured soldier?
Your donation can save:
- A service member injured in action.
- A child with cancer.
- A family member in need of heart surgery.
It’s easy to save lives! By committing to give blood at least once a season, you help ensure that blood is available when it is needed most.
Where to Give
Find the ASBP donor center near you by visiting the Blood Donor Centers page. In addition to collecting blood at their facilities, many blood donor centers “take the show on the road” and conduct mobile blood drives.
Click here to see other ways you can help.
If there is not a blood donor center or mobile blood drive in your area...consider giving blood through your local Red Cross. The need is always great in the summer and remember... you can donate blood every 56 days!
Source: Armed Services Blood Program
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