After all screening stations are done, donors are issued
After all screening stations are done, donors are issued a collection bag as well as blood collection tubes prior to going to the Phlebotomy Station to begin blood donation.
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael E. Thornton, speaks with soldiers assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jun... More
Spc. Cory Brotherton, multichannel transmission systems
Spc. Cory Brotherton, multichannel transmission systems operator, Headquarter and Headquarters Company, 72nd Brigade Support Battalion, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, moves a simulated casualty to s... More
Fort Bliss Department of Emergency Services extricate
Fort Bliss Department of Emergency Services extricate an AH-64 Apache pilot out of his helicopter during an exercise at Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 1. Combat Aviation Brigade and Fort Bliss D... More
'Gunstone' Brigade passes the guidon
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss commanding general, passes the brigade guidon to incoming commander Col. Heyward G. Hutson III as outgoing commander Col. David M. Ham... More
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division practices his speech for an upcoming memorial ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 17, 2012. Hartenberg is the rear det... More
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael E. Thornton, speaks with Soldiers assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jun... More
From left: Sgt. Jonatan Blanchard, Sgt. Gary Britt
From left: Sgt. Jonatan Blanchard, Sgt. Gary Britt and Sgt. Benjamin Votaw, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, prepare to march along Route Grey at McGregor Range Complex, N.M., during a six-mile ruck m... More
Soldiers of the 734th Explosive Ordnance Company disembark
Soldiers of the 734th Explosive Ordnance Company disembark a C-17 Globemaster after their unit's redeployment to Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 6, 2013. The 734th Ordnance just completed a nine-... More
Sgt. Jovan Coleman, radar repairer, Company B, 72nd
Sgt. Jovan Coleman, radar repairer, Company B, 72nd Brigade Support Battalion, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, administers first aid to a simulated casualty during the common task test portion of the... More
A lab technician prepares the donor's arm before injection
A lab technician prepares the donor's arm before injection to extract blood. Technicians attempt at all times to make this process as painless as possible for donors.
A mechanical tray continually mixes the blood with
A mechanical tray continually mixes the blood with anticoagulants to prevent clotting during the extraction process.
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Special Troops Battalion, get familiar with the Husky Mounted Detection System, a vehicle with ground penetrating radar capable of detecting bu... More
During the pre-screen, soldiers are briefed on what
During the pre-screen, soldiers are briefed on what the criteria is for donating with the Armed Services Blood Program.
Sgt. Maj. Franklin Jacobs, the command sergeant major,
Sgt. Maj. Franklin Jacobs, the command sergeant major, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, administers the Oath of the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer to six newly promoted sergeants during th... More
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division practices his for an upcoming memorial ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 17, 2012. Hartenberg is the rear detachment... More
The Card Review station is where lab technicians go
The Card Review station is where lab technicians go over donors' recent travels and thoroughly scrub dates of travel to ensure they have viable blood donors.
Soldiers must fill out a questionnaire detailing donor's
Soldiers must fill out a questionnaire detailing donor's travels, recent tattoos, piercings and immunizations that help screeners determine if a person can even donate.
Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Maria Liriano stands in
Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Maria Liriano stands in place while her husband, 1st Lt. Cesar Liriano and her mother, Maria Cruz Rivera pin the rank of second lieutenant on her uniform during the University of Texa... More
After the interview donors have their vitals checked
After the interview donors have their vitals checked to make sure they are not running a temperature or have any other type of problems to disqualify them as a potential donor.
The Fort Bliss Officer & Civilian Spouses' Association
The Fort Bliss Officer & Civilian Spouses' Association held its Bliss in Bloom event, April 14-15, at the Centennial Club. The event was the group's annual spring bazaar and is one of its main fundraising effor... More
Kenia Sermano, a nurse at Rio Bravo Middle School,
Kenia Sermano, a nurse at Rio Bravo Middle School, prepares sandwiches for the volunteers at the school's health and information fair in El Paso, Texas April 17, 2012. Sermano with the assistance of soldiers as... More
Capt. Daniel Voss, commander of the 734th Explosive
Capt. Daniel Voss, commander of the 734th Explosive Ordnance Company, embraces his wife, Melissa Voss, after his unit's redeployment at Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 6, 2013. The 734th Ordnance... More
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael E. Thornton, speaks with soldiers assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jun... More
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Special Troops Battalion, get familiar with the Buffalo Armored Vehicle, a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle. The 2-1 STB will use the Bu... More
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers and Fort Bliss Department of Emergency Services evacuate casualties during an exercise at Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 1.The scenario for... More
Spc. Cory Brotherton, Headquarter and Headquarters
Spc. Cory Brotherton, Headquarter and Headquarters Company, 72nd Brigade Support Battalion, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, fires his M16A2 rifle with M203 grenade launcher attached at McGregor Range... More
Locally grown products, antiques, jewelry, woodwork
Locally grown products, antiques, jewelry, woodwork and specialty food items were available at the Bliss in Bloom event, April 14-15, at the Centennial Club. The event was the group's annual spring bazaar and i... More
Soldiers, assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery
Soldiers, assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, listen as Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael E. Thornton, speaks to them of his serv... More
After the interview donors have their vitals checked
After the interview donors have their vitals checked to make sure they are not running a temperature or have any other type of problems to disqualify them as a potential donor.
Sgt. 1st. Class Sharif Hall, a medical supervisor assigned
Sgt. 1st. Class Sharif Hall, a medical supervisor assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division talks to students and their families about his job and the e... More
Capt. Daniel Voss, commander of the 734th Explosive
Capt. Daniel Voss, commander of the 734th Explosive Ordnance Company, marches his soldiers prior to their release to family and friends after his unit's redeployment at Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss, Texas,... More
Kelly Graham (r), owner, Sante Fe Lavander, describes
Kelly Graham (r), owner, Sante Fe Lavander, describes to a patron the products made from his Lavender field locally grown in Nambe, N.M., during Bliss in Bloom, April 15. The Fort Bliss Officer & Civilian Spous... More
Sgt. Matthew Orozco, field artillery firefinder radar
Sgt. Matthew Orozco, field artillery firefinder radar operator, B 26 Target Acquisition Battery, 212th Fires Brigade, walks to the firing line ready to shoot an M16A2 rifle, Nov. 5, 2013, at McGregor Range Comp... More
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division briefs a soldier during rehearsals for an upcoming memorial ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 18, 2012. Hartenberg i... More
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers and Fort Bliss Department of Emergency Services role-play during an exercise at Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 1.The scenario for this exer... More
Blood collecting tubes are used to collect samples
Blood collecting tubes are used to collect samples of donors' blood for specific types of tests.
Donated blood is cataloged and properly packed and
Donated blood is cataloged and properly packed and prepared for shipment. Shipment is stored locally for a few days until lab results return and the shipment is authorized for shipment. The entire process usual... More
The Commanding General of White Sands Missile Range,
The Commanding General of White Sands Missile Range, N.M., Brig. Gen. John G. Ferrari, left, renders the Oath of Office to 28 newly-commissioned second lieutenants during the University of Texas at El Paso's RO... More
From left: Newly promoted noncommissioned officers,
From left: Newly promoted noncommissioned officers, sergeants Austin Corder, Jovan Coleman, Gilbert McClamroch, Timothy Cook, Alejandro Farias and Alexander Wilkins present themselves to fellow noncommissioned ... More
City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico is the site
City of Rocks State Park in New Mexico is the site for a field trip made possible due to the continuing effort to volunteer at local schools in El Paso through Fort Bliss' Partnership in Education program. Sold... More
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers and Fort Bliss Department of Emergency Services role-play during an exercise at Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 1.The scenario for this exer... More
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division briefs soldiers during rehearsals for an upcoming memorial ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 17, 2012. Hartenberg is... More
Handmade crosses from local vendor Great Spirit Creations
Handmade crosses from local vendor Great Spirit Creations are on display for sale during Bliss in Bloom. The Fort Bliss Officer & Civilian Spouses' Association held its Bliss in Bloom event, April 14-15, at the... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin Jacobs, the command sergeant
Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin Jacobs, the command sergeant major, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division looks on as Sgt. Matthew Orozco, field artillery firefinder radar operator, B 26 Target Acquisition Batte... More
Sgt. Larisa Aguilar, a medic assigned to 125th Brigade
Sgt. Larisa Aguilar, a medic assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Combat Brigade, 1st Armored Division, explains her job in the Army to students and their families during a health and infor... More
Jamie Mobley-Ceballos (l), owner, The Buzzbee Honey
Jamie Mobley-Ceballos (l), owner, The Buzzbee Honey Company, describes to a patron the different products made from her family's honey farm in Fabens, Texas during Bliss in Bloom, April 15. The Fort Bliss Offic... More
From left: Fort Bliss soldiers Sgt. Jaime Ramirez,
From left: Fort Bliss soldiers Sgt. Jaime Ramirez, Pfc. Blanca Espinoza and Pvt. Taylor Gavin, all assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, put the finishing touches on a ... More
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael
Medal of Honor recipient, retired Navy SEAL Lt. Michael E. Thornton, speaks with soldiers assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command at Fort Bliss, Texas, June... More
Blood collecting tubes are put through a centrifuge
Blood collecting tubes are put through a centrifuge and then sent to a lab where further tests will be preformed. If any of the samples are found to be unusable, the donor's blood is removed from the shipment a... More
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division Soldiers
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division Soldiers and Fort Bliss Department of Emergency Services role-play during an exercise at Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 1.The scenario for this exer... More
Gunstone soldier earns top honors during German ceremony
Staff Sgt. Kevin Smalley, intelligence analyst, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, poses with Lt. Col. Nils Wetzel, commander, German air force Air Defense Center,... More
During the interview, lab technicians talk to potential
During the interview, lab technicians talk to potential donors about any additional information needed or discrepancies in their questionnaire.
Spc. Aaron Armstrong, a linguist assigned to Company
Spc. Aaron Armstrong, a linguist assigned to Company A, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Special Troops Battalion, explains the multiple functions of the Command Post of the Future system to the H... More
Sgt. Matthew Orozco, field artillery firefinder radar
Sgt. Matthew Orozco, field artillery firefinder radar operator, B 26 Target Acquisition Battery, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division and Spc. Cory Brotherton, multichannel transmission systems operator, H... More
Lt. Col. Robert Goodre, deputy commander, 2nd Brigade
Lt. Col. Robert Goodre, deputy commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, explains to the Undersecretary of the Army Joseph Westpha the locations of the various units of the 2nd BCT and their mis... More
From left: Supply specialists Spc. Phylicia Felton
From left: Supply specialists Spc. Phylicia Felton and Pfc. Raychel Sam, both assigned to Company B, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, join the students of Desert View Elementa... More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Spiers, a truck driver assigned to
Staff Sgt. Ronald Spiers, a truck driver assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, walks with students of Rio Bravo Middle School during a class field ... More
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division soldiers and Fort Bliss Department of Emergency Services role-play during an exercise at Biggs Army Airfield on Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 1. The scenario for this exe... More
Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Jorge Maldonado, right,
Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Jorge Maldonado, right, returns his first salute from Staff Sgt. Miguel Martinez during the University of Texas at El Paso's ROTC commissioning ceremony held Friday, May 11, 2012, at ... More
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade
Chaplain, Capt. Richard Hartenberg, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division puts the final touches on his speech for an upcoming memorial ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 18, 2012. Hartenberg... More
The Fort Bliss Officer & Civilian Spouses' Association
The Fort Bliss Officer & Civilian Spouses' Association held its Bliss in Bloom event, April 14-15, at the Centennial Club. The event was the group's annual spring bazaar and is one of its main fundraising effor... More
Sgt. Timothy Cook, fire support specialist, B 26 Field
Sgt. Timothy Cook, fire support specialist, B 26 Field Artillery (Target Acquisition Battery), 212th Fires Brigade, crosses underneath arched swords during the 212th Fires Brigade Noncommissioned Officer Induct... More
At the registration desk soldiers have their basic
At the registration desk soldiers have their basic information input into the Armed Service Blood Program. This way previous donor information is viewed and new donors are added into the database.
Soldiers assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers assigned to 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division pose with teachers Robbie Larriva (l) and Patrizia Marquez at Desert View Elementary School in Sunland Park, N.M. Soldiers... More
Sgt. Matthew Orozco, field artillery firefinder radar
Sgt. Matthew Orozco, field artillery firefinder radar operator, B 26 Target Acquisition Battery, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division treks along Route Grey at McGregor Range Complex, N.M., during a six-mi... More
Sgt. Jovan Coleman, radar repairer, Company B, 72nd
Sgt. Jovan Coleman, radar repairer, Company B, 72nd Brigade Support Battalion, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, treks along Route Grey at McGregor Range Complex, N.M., during a 6-mile ruck march Nov. ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Marvin Vance, Rear detachment command
Sgt. 1st Class Marvin Vance, Rear detachment command sergeant major, 12th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, and Ricardo Lomeli, the projects coordinator at Rio B... More
Spc. Cory Brotherton, Headquarter and Headquarters
Spc. Cory Brotherton, Headquarter and Headquarters Company, 72nd Brigade Support Battalion, 212th Fires Brigade, 1st Armored Division, treks along Route Grey at McGregor Range Complex, NM during a six-mile ruck... More
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Special Troops Battalion, get familiar with the Buffalo Armored Vehicle, a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle. The 2-1 STB will use the Bu... More
Soldiers assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th
Soldiers assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division prepare their Mounted Soldier System equipment during the Network Integration Evaluation in White Sands Mi... More
Various medical supplies carried and used by Army medics
Various medical supplies carried and used by Army medics are on display for students and their families during a health and information fair at Rio Bravo Middle School in El Paso, Texas April 17, 2012.
First Lt. Issac Gougler, platoon leader 734th Explosive
First Lt. Issac Gougler, platoon leader 734th Explosive Ordnance Company, embraces his wife, Keri Gougler, and son after his unit's redeployment to Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 6, 2013. The 73... More
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Special Troops Battalion, get familiar with the Husky Mounted Detection System, a vehicle with ground penetrating radar capable of detecting bu... More
Staff Sgt. Steven Marx, a mechanic assigned to Troop
Staff Sgt. Steven Marx, a mechanic assigned to Troop D, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, welds a piece of metal to be used for a vehicle modification for a Caim... More