Sept. 13, 2017 First cold storage platelet unit collected in Southwest Asia The apheresis collection team stationed in Southwest Asia collected their first cold storage platelet, or CSP, unit Aug. 16 for shipment. Requirements for CSP are less rigorous than room temperature platelets, allowing the Armed Services Blood Program to expand its mission and provide platelets to
June 10, 2016 59th Wing takes lead on Armed Services Blood Center The 59th Medical Wing is now at the helm of the first Air Force-led Armed Services Blood Center.