From the Desk Of:
Col. Richard H. McBride, Director, ASBPO
It was a great year for the military blood banking community. The hard work and countless hours put in by our donors, volunteers, supporters and staff members worldwide allowed the ASBP to save thousands of lives this year.
The Army-Navy Blood Donor Challenge is just about complete. On Dec. 14, we will announce the winning service on the field of the much anticipated Army-Navy football game. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's event -- your blood donations have made an enormous difference in the lives of our fellow military who are injured or ill.
The holidays are fast approaching. As many of you know, this time of year can sometimes make collecting blood a challenge. So be sure to join us this holiday season. Give blood.
Thank you to everyone who made 2013 a great year! I am eagerly looking forward to what's in store for us next year.
Happy holidays to all,
Col. Richard H. McBride
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USNH Blood Depot Conducts Training
 A lot goes on at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy. Some things you see. Some things you don't. This story is about one of those things you don't see. |
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USS Buffalo Sponsors ASBP Blood Drive
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No Uniform Required
The ASBP Focal Point civilian hero of the month
 Anne Muzos is up to it again -- saving lives that it is! She recently spent her 70th birthday at the Robertson Blood Center donating blood for ill or injured service members, veterans and their families! Read more on the ASBP website. |
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Industry News
Managing Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation A report in an issue of the American Society for Clinical Pathology's Lab Medicine Magazine discusses the role of blood banks in managing disseminated intravascular coagulation in hematologic malignancy.
* An ASCP membership is required to view the full article.
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Picture This!
The ASBP Focal Point picture of the month
Spc. Farrah Stewart, a nutritionist with Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, cast her vote in the 2013 Army-Navy Blood Challenge! The winning service will be announced this Saturday, Dec. 14, on the field during the Army-Navy football game. Stay tuned on our Facebook and Twitter pages to see if your service won! |
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Checkin' in with the:
Akeroyd Blood Donor Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
The Akeroyd Blood Donor Center has launched a new Sickle Cell Donor Program. The program is aimed at raising awareness and increasing blood donations in the ethnically diverse military community and targets active duty service members, family members and federal civilians on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Learn more. |
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"Blood Knights" Speak Out
Capt. Ronnie Hill, commander of the 932nd Blood Support Detachment, thanks everyone who participated in the first 5K Donor Dash.
View more photos.
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Featured Video
The U.S.Pacific Command Armed Services Blood Bank Center-Okinawa held a blood drive at Camp Kinser in Okinawa, Japan, to help support humanitarian efforts in the Philippines as well as service members in the area.
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Pins and Pints
The ASBP Focal Point pin of the month
Christmas M&M cake mix cookies are a great way to get into the holiday spirit. And of course, the perfect treat to share during your holiday blood drive! Get more ideas on the ASBP Pinterest page.
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About the ASBP
The ASBP plays a key role in providing quality blood products for service members, veterans and their families in both peace and war. As a tri-service organization, the ASBP has many components working together to collect, process and store, distribute and transfuse blood worldwide. Learn more on the ASBP website.
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