Whiteman Blood Drive
A collection specialist with the American Red Cross (ARC) prepares U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lisa Parker, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit section chief prior to donating blood at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Jan. 13, 2016. Whiteman hosted a 2-day blood drive with the ARC as part of National Blood Donor Month. Nationwide, patients need about 44,000 blood donations daily for cancer care, surgeries, and the treatment of serious diseases and trauma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Michaela Slanchik)