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☷January is National Blood Donation Month remember to give blood to help save lives
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Jan 11,2024
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On September 18 , 2023 , an American Red Cross worker was setting up equipment for a blood drive at Fort McCoy , Wis . A bunch of Soldiers and other personnel donated blood , and it was a successful effort by the Red Cross . The Red Cross officials mentioned that there is a continuous urgent need for blood donors and requested people to give if they are able to . ( Photo taken by Claudia Neve , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) On July 15 , 2022 , Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col . Stephen Messenger got ready to donate blood at building 50 during the American Red Cross blood drive at Fort McCoy , Wis . He was one of many Soldiers and personnel who donated blood in a successful effort by the Red Cross . The Red Cross officials stated that there is an ongoing urgent need for blood donors and asked people to give if they can . ( Photo taken by Scott T . Sturkol , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) Personnel took part in a blood drive on July 15 , 2022 , organized by the American Red Cross at Fort McCoy , Wis . Lots of Soldiers and other folks gave blood at a Red Cross event and it was a success . The Red Cross is saying they still really need blood donors and are asking for help . ( U . S . Army Photo by Scott T . Sturkol , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) 4 Col . Stephen Messenger , the Fort McCoy Garrison Commander , donated blood on July 15 , 2022 , during the American Red Cross blood drive at Fort McCoy , Wis . He was one of many Soldiers and personnel who donated blood in a successful effort by the Red Cross . Red Cross officials are saying they still urgently need blood donors and are asking people to give if they can . ( U . S . Army Photo by Scott T . Sturkol , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) 4 A worker from the American Red Cross is setting up equipment for a blood drive on Sept . 18 , 2023 , at Fort McCoy , Wis . Lots of Soldiers and other folks donated blood at this successful Red Cross event . The Red Cross is saying they still really need blood donors and are asking for help . ( U . S . Army Photo by Claudia Neve , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) 14 A worker from the American Red Cross is setting up equipment for a blood drive on Sept . 18 , 2023 , at Fort McCoy , Wis . Lots of Soldiers and other folks donated blood at this successful Red Cross event . The Red Cross is saying they still really need blood donors and are asking for help . ( U . S . Army Photo by Claudia Neve , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) 14 A worker from the American Red Cross is setting up equipment for a blood drive on Sept . 18 , 2023 , at Fort McCoy , Wis . Lots of Soldiers and other folks donated blood at this successful Red Cross event . The Red Cross is saying they still really need blood donors and are asking for help . ( U . S . Army Photo by Claudia Neve , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) 14 A worker from the American Red Cross is setting up equipment for a blood drive on Sept . 18 , 2023 , at Fort McCoy , Wis . Lots of Soldiers and other folks donated blood at this successful Red Cross event . The Red Cross is saying they still really need blood donors and are asking for help . ( U . S . Army Photo by Claudia Neve , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) 14 A worker from the American Red Cross is setting up equipment for a blood drive on Sept . 18 , 2023 , at Fort McCoy , Wis . Lots of Soldiers and other folks donated blood at this successful Red Cross event . The Red Cross is saying they still really need blood donors and are asking for help . ( U . S . Army Photo by Claudia Neve , Public Affairs Office , Fort McCoy , Wis . ) Every January , America marks National Blood Donor Month to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and the urgent need for a steady blood supply . The month is all about blood donations and encourages people to contribute to this life - saving cause . It ' s been an ongoing campaign since January 1970 , reminding everyone to donate and honoring those who already have . At Fort McCoy , they regularly hold blood drives every other month in building 50 . According to the American Red Cross , someone in America needs a blood transfusion every two seconds , and each donation can help save multiple lives . After donating , the blood is processed and separated into different components , like red blood cells , platelets , and plasma . This allows one donation to be used for various medical treatments and emergencies . The donated blood is tested , stored , and distributed as needed . Anyone can be a blood donor any time of year by searching online for blood drives at redcrossblood . org . You can also make appointments , donate , and find out more about saving lives through blood donation . The Armed Forces Blood Program ( ASBP ) emphasizes that donating blood not only saves lives but also serves many other purposes . The need for blood is constant , from emergency surgeries to treatments at military facilities . The ASBP coordinates additional blood donation events when needed , including large - scale drives to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood . They aim to always have a fully stocked supply of quality blood products . According to the ASBP , type O blood is considered universal for blood donations , while type AB is considered universal for platelet donations . These donations can be used for any recipient in certain situations or when other blood types are low . To learn more about the Armed Services Blood Program , visit militarydonor . com . You can also find out about ongoing blood drives in your area at redcross . org . For more information about Fort McCoy , visit home . army . mil/mccoy or search "ftmccoy" on Facebook and "usagmccoy" on Twitter . You can also check out the Digital Garrison app on your phone and choose "Fort McCoy" or another base as your favorite . Fort McCoy is a part of the Army ' s Installation Management Command , which is basically our home .
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