A laboratory technician with the Armed Services Blood Program cleanses the arm in preparation to draw blood from a donor assigned to 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, during a blood drive event on Fort Bliss, Texas, May 16, 2021. Blood drive events are important because they provide quality blood products for service members, veterans and their families in both peace and war. For 5th AR BDE, preparing Soldiers to go into harm’s way isn’t merely a cold, mechanical process; rather, it’s a dedication to individuals’ strengths and needs, focused on achieving the mission.

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