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Gen. Mike Minihan, Commander of Air Mobility Command, visits the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station June 8, 2024.

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the Gift of Life

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Joseph McKee
  • 914th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY. --  The American Red Cross held a blood drive here today, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Members of the base had the opportunity to trade a few ounces of blood for delicious cookies and juice. The Red Cross holds their drive at the base quarterly, giving personnel the ability to give the "gift of life" in a most convenient manner.

Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the American Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross also distinguishes itself by aiding victims of devastating natural disasters, and by helping thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by military duty stay connected to loved ones back home.