If you could save three lives in less than an hour, would you? Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, encourages everyone to donate blood. One donation can save up to 3 lives and takes less than 1 hour. Readiness is a key focus of the Defense Health Agency and blood donation is a key part of military medical ...

The Armed Services Blood Program is the official blood program of the US military. We provide quality blood products to our military community worldwide. It is both for 'us' (military; service members, families, veterans) and from 'us' (donations by military, their families, retirees, veterans, government civilians). Donating does not take long and ...

Blood is being collected to be shipped out all over the world and we have Army, Air Force, Navy and DOD civilians acting as the local community. Now more than ever, especially in the pandemic, we need to donate and give blood as there has been a shortage of blood donors. What better time than on National Blood Donor Month?

When a disaster strikes, blood is needed immediately, there is no time to wait for donations. Donate today, to prepare for tomorrow. Find where you can donate blood through the Armed Services Blood Program. One donation can save up to 3 lives. https://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/

Wounded Warrior Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee, talks about his battlefield injuries and why donating blood to the Armed Services Blood Drive Program is so important.

CSM Michael Gragg, DHA Senior Enlisted Leader, sit downs with retired Sgt Russell Himmelberger, to talk about his service, his injury during OIF, and why he donates blood to the Armed Services Blood Program.

Will DHA Senior Enlisted Leader, CSM Michael Gragg conquer his fear of donating blood? Watch as CSM Gragg and his wife Rusita attend a blood drive. One donation saves three lives!

Lieutenant General Place and CSM Gragg discuss the importance of Blood Donation. Go to www.militarydonate.com to find a donation location in your area.

The Armed Services Blood Program launches its "Ready, Set, Donate" campaign in 2022.

Dr. LC Collins encourages people who are breastfeeding to get the vaccine. Since the vaccine doesn't contain live virus, you can't pass COVID to your baby.

Dr. LC Collins explains the years of research and ongoing monitoring to show how mRNA vaccines are safe and effective.

Dr. LC Collins talks about the importance of getting the first vaccine available to you. Don't hold out for a certain brand; they're all safe and effective.

Dr. LC Collins explains how mRNA vaccines work to protect you from COVID-19.

Dr. LC Collins talks about the importance of getting vaccinated even if you already had COVID. We're not sure how long natural immunity lasts, so getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself.

If you're fully vaccinated, there are options for safer activities. Watch to learn what activities you can resume once you're fully vaccinated.