Sneaking Suspicions writes about his local blood bank being a direct supplier to the Department of Defense. If we end up going to war, the need for blood may increase dramatically.

Personally, I've been donating blood to the Red Cross every 56 days for the past couple of years. I've also been a registered Marrow Donor for almost 10 years now.

Regardless of who you give blood too, you are doing some good. The Red Cross supplies blood to your local hospitals and community, while other blood centers supply our nation's military and defense personnel.

I would urge everyone that is eligible to donate blood.

UPDATE: As Glenn writes, the pool of eligible people is dwindling due to concerns about Mad Cow and Foot and Mouth disease. People that have spent more than 3 months overseas (6 months in the UK) over a 20 year (yes TWENTY YEAR) period are considered ineligible. Therefore, those of us that are eligible should roll up our sleeves and take one for the team.