 Naval Station Mayport teamed up with American Red Cross to host a blood drive as the Navy continues in his efforts to highlight the importance of donating blood. I just think it's a good thing. Always try to come out here and try to donate blood whenever I can. And they called me and asked a certain appointment up so I came out here. According to the Department of Defense, the military stockpiles blood for service members who are serving overseas in case of medical emergency. Every day somebody needs blood. Regardless whether it's military, civilian, it doesn't matter. Everybody needs blood. Accidents happen every day. People get sick every day. People need this. Them doing this constantly and not showing their support shows how we're giving back not only to military but the community out in town also. From Navy Public Affairs Support Elements Southeast, I'm Petty Officer Marcus Stanley.