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From the Desk of:
Col. Francisco Rentas, Director, ASBPO
 As the Armed Services Blood Program continues to move forward with our mission, we are continually looking for new ways to share news, stories, photos and more with our loyal donors, volunteers and supporters. In this new and improved Focal Point, we announce the launch of our very own Pinterest page, share how one civilian reached a milestone donation at the Keesler Blood Donor Center, and wish all fathers a very happy Father's Day! We also feature a small military community in Germany who came together to save lives.
The summer months are here and we know that summer schedules are busy; but the need for blood does not stop as the months get warmer. Please remember, just one hour of your time can save up to three of your brothers and sisters in arms.
Warm regards,
COL Francisco Rentas |
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World Blood Donor Day: 9 Stops, 1 Day
The Armed Services Blood Program invites you to join us on June 14, 2012, as we travel around the world for World Blood Donor Day.
Every two hours, beginning at 6 a.m. EST, we will spotlight a new location and share some of the military blood program's most memorable milestones, stories or events. Each stop is significant, each donation is even more so.
You can travel around the world with us by visiting our website, www.militaryblood.dod.mil, or by following us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/militaryblood.
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We're On Pinterest!
 We have another great way for you to keep up-to-date on all things Armed Services Blood Program! On June 4, 2012, the military blood program launched its official Pinterest page!
We are proud to announce that our donors, volunteers and supporters can now see some of our favorite images, articles and media all in one place. We also have a "Things We Like" board where you can find some great recipes to bring to your next blood drive, fun ways you can support our service members, and tips for honoring your family and friends serving in the military.
Check it out today at www.pinterest.com/militaryblood. |
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No Uniform Required
The ASBP Focal Point civilian hero of the month
Forty-eight pints equals six gallons. That may seem like a lot, but that is what one very special donor did at Keesler Air Force Base for the Armed Services Blood Program. David "Jake" Jacobsen recently fulfilled his 48th pint donation, reaching the awe-inspiring six-gallon mark.
"I have been an avid blood donor at Keesler since 1994 when we were on green portable cots at the Keesler Fire Department," said Jacobsen. "I am wearing this [donate blood] shirt for the first time today in honor of the Keesler Blood Donor Center and the lives they save."
Read the entire article on the ASBP website.
Photo: David "Jake" Jacobsen (left) gives a thumbs up as medical lab technician Tommy Joseph (right) assists him with his 48th donation-or sixth gallon-to the Armed Services Blood Program. (Photo by Stephen H. Pivnick, chief of public affairs, 81st Medical Group) |
Picture This!
The ASBP Focal Point picture of the month  Father's Day is near and the Armed Services Blood Program would like to take a moment to say thanks to all fathers around the world. Your service, dedication and support to the country, your families and the military blood program is unparalleled. Happy Father's Day!
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Checkin' in with the:
ASBBC-E, Landstuhl, Germany
The words U.S. Army Garrison, Hohenfels, Germany, can mean many different things to different people. For those who have trained there, it might be a reminder of freezing in the bitter cold during a field training exercise. For those who have lived there, it might bring back memories of a small, friendly, tight-knit community. But for those who attended the most recent Armed Services Blood Program and Department of Defense Bone Marrow Program registration drive at the garrison, it may inspire thoughts of a community banding together to save lives.
Read the entire article on the ASBP website.
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By holding ASBP blood drives at Fort Gordon and other federal locations lives are saved worldwide! A big thanks to the Fort Gordon Public Affairs Office for the wonderful video!
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