440th Blood Support Detachment

05/07/2022

It's always a great day in the Army when you get to recognize one of your own and promote them to a rank of higher responsibility and trust.

From the moment SGT Brown came to 440th MDBS he carried himself as an NCO. He constantly maintained the knowledge, confidence, and perseverance of a leader that junior Soldiers WANT to follow. He makes every Soldier around him better and there couldn't be a better 92Y to help 440th inactivate.

Blood Runners... Out for Blood!

528th Hospital Center
Noble Knights... Reviresco

04/29/2022

It's always a great day to recognize Soldiers for their hard work!

The 10 Soldiers seen here, plus two more, put forth a great deal of effort during Operation Allied Welcome. The days were long and the tasks changed depending on the ever evolving circumstances. These Soldiers had to utilize their training and ability to think critically to solve any problem that arose.

We are proud to call ourselves Bloodrunners! 🩸🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Bloodrunners... Out for Blood!

04/29/2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

The Bloodrunners, along side our Noble Knight family, demonstrated our commitment to sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention over the past few days. There is no place for it in our organization or in our Army.

Bloodrunners... Out for Blood!

Reviresco… We are Noble Knights!

1st Medical Brigade

03/18/2022

Another phenomenal NCOPD session led by our Blood Runner 7 (SSG Gonzalez) and POI instructed by our PSG (SGT Singleton) strengthening the marksmanship foundation and fundamentals of our Noble Knight Backbones!

Kilos aren’t just technically proficient but we also continuously maintain our tactical efficacy to ensure we uphold the highest standards of lethality in order to fully support our forces while sustaining fully ready NCOs!

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528th Hospital Center
1st Medical Brigade

12/25/2021

Blood Runners conducted a team-building event with a competitive bowling and cumulated it with a white-elephant. Happy Holidays from the 440th family to yours🎄🎁🍻
528th Hospital

12/13/2021

It was a great Army day for the Blood Runners this past Wednesday, 8 December 2021. Not only did CPL Matthew Rendon win the 528th Hospital Center NCO of the Month Board but he also conducted his reenlistment ceremony following the board proceedings. Blood Runner 6 was truly honored to conduct his oath of enlistment.

CPL Rendon is a phenomenal junior 68K NCO with great untapped potential. The Army is truly fortunate to be able to keep a dedicated and empathetic leader in its formation. Congratulations on both your wins!!!

1st Medical Brigade

Blood🩸Runners…

12/13/2021

CPL Rendon reenlisted on the same day he won the 528th Hospital Center NCO Month Board!

12/12/2021

Leader development is an investment that promises huge return in the long run when fostered correctly. We continue to support and assist the School of Strong Knights - a Noncommissioned Officer developmental course that targets our junior NCOs in the ranks of CPLs, SGTs, and SSGs within our formation.

Great job Blood Runner 7 for your continuous assistance and support with developing our NCOs. You always know how to foster a learning environment and cultivate a culture of growth amidst all that is going on around us with the pandemic and Operation Allies Welcome. We are blessed to have you as our Top!



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11/11/2021

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Today, on veteran’s days we are proud to be able to laterally appoint one of our most hard-working and intelligent blood runner, SPC David Ramirez and welcome him into the NCO Corps. He graduated at the top of his BLC Class, earning #3 overall. He was also the 2nd QTR Soldier of the Quarter winner for 528th Hospital Center.

We are looking forward to even greater things from you CPL Ramirez. Congratulations and welcome to the backbone corps!

"It is the Noncommissioned Officer to whom the Soldier first turns to when he/she needs information, counsel, or other help. Squad Leaders, Platoon Sergeants, and First Sergeants create the leadership environment in which today's Army concepts thrive or expire. The quality of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps determines in large measure the quality of the Army." - 4th SMA Leon L. Van Autreve

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68K Army Lab Techs
68K NCOs
Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP)
528th Hospital Center
1st Medical Brigade

11/11/2021

Happy Veterans Day Brother & Sister!

Thank you for your continued support and service🇺🇸🇺🇸

11/11/2021

Another great way to start Veteran’s Day! Extending our support in the community while enhancing our relationship with the students and faculties of Purple Heart Elementary.

We are truly humbled for always allowing us this opportunity. We loved being able to read to the students and see their welcoming faces and smiles!

“How do we Change the World? ❤️ One Random Act of Kindness at a time!”

1st Medical Brigade

Blood🩸Runners

10/01/2021

We never truly say “goodbye” in the Army, we only say “see ya later!”

Staff Sergeant Melinda Loera, Detachment Sergeant of 745th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team departs today and will be moving forward to her next assignment at Fort Sill, OK.

It is not everyday where you find and meet an NCO that still embodies what it truly means to be the “Backbone of the Army.” SSG Loera truly cares and consistently prioritizes her Soldiers’ welfare without deviating from standard. You truly are an exceptional leader, mother, battle buddy, and Noncommissioned Officer! Desert Knight 7 and Blood Runner 7 is grateful and appreciative to have been able to serve alongside you! Thank you for everything you have done for the Noble Knight Nation and for always being the epitome of Noble Knight NCO!

Black Knight 7, you’ll be missed! — See ya later!


Blood🩸Runners

528th Hospital Center
1st Medical Brigade

09/24/2021

Thank you to all our Blood Runners for their continued dedication and hard-work which enables to continuously be successful

Blood🩸Runners

09/17/2021

528th Hospital Center talks operations at Fort Bliss' Dona Ana Complex

The laboratory section in support of the Operation Allies Welcome has been a collaborative effort of all the 68Ks within the Task Force 528 with Blood Runner 6 (1LT Shaine Thompson) as the overall Lab OIC

The Blood Runners continue to provide excellent laboratory support and expertise that assists to the overall success of this enduring operation.

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Interview of Col. Mitzi Fields, commander for 528th Hospital Center, 1st Medical Brigade, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, talking about medical operations at Fort Bliss’ Doña Ana Complex in New Mexico, Sept. 16, 2021. (U.S. Army video by: Spc. Elijah Ingram, 24th Theater Public Affairs Su...

09/16/2021

Congratulations to our very own Supply SGT (SPC Zacker Brown) for winning both the Detachment Soldier of the Month and the Hospital Center Soldier of the Month!

Blood🩸Runners

08/28/2021

Thank your for your service Soldier! You will be missed. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Praying for your family!

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Army Statement on Soldier killed in Afghanistan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

It is with a heavy heart we confirm one Soldier died as a result of the attack in Kabul yesterday. No further information will be released until 24-hours after next of kin notification is complete.

Statement from Secretary of the Army, Honorable Christine E. Wormuth.

“My heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims of the terrible, cowardly attacks in Kabul. I join all of my fellow DoD leaders in honoring our Service Members’ sacrifice–they gave all for others. Our Army mourns the loss of our Soldier and we are here to support his family and friends. His fellow Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, & Airmen continue their brave mission.”

Statement from U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. James C. McConville.

“I am heart-broken by the appalling attacks in Kabul and offer my sincere condolences to the families of the victims. These fallen Service Members died ensuring that others might live. They represent the very best of America, and we continue this mission in their honor.”

08/26/2021

Congratulations SPC David Ramirez! 🎉🎉

Way to lead by example for your fellow Blood Runners to follow and emulate. Keep at it!

Kilos Lead the Way… On to the year board! 💪🏽

Blood🩸Runners!

08/15/2021

TF528 - Organizational Day “Summer Knights Fest”

Great camaraderie with phenomenal group of Knights!

Blood🩸Runners

08/14/2021

Armed Services Blood Program Visits CST

Armed Services Blood Program Visits CST

08/13/2021

Week 2 - Noble Knights EFMB Train-up!

EFMB test is the utmost challenge to the professional competence and physical endurance of the Soldier medic. It is the most sought after peacetime award in the AMEDD, and while the Combat Medical Badge is the "portrait of courage" in wartime, the Expert Field Medical Badge is undoubtedly the "portrait of excellence" in the Army all of the time.

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U.S. Army Fort Bliss
1st Armored Division
1st Medical Brigade

08/10/2021

2LT McRae we are proud of you!

08/07/2021

Thank you for everything you’ve done Sir! Josh-Angelica Kuper will always be a huge part of the MDBS Family. You both will surely be missed by the Blood Runners!

Good luck in your upcoming assignment.

Welcome 1LT Shaine Thompson as our new commander. We know you’ll do great in keeping the family traditions and take the Blood Runners to even greater heights.

“We gonna play some games , Sir!”

Blood🩸Runners

1st Medical Brigade
Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP)

08/06/2021

Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) Train-up hosted by 528th Hospital Center.

Week 1: EFMB Overview (major updates/changes, expectations, and multiple do’s/dont’s)

We also discussed best practices, candidates strengths and weaknesses on particular tasks, minimized the EFMB Rumor-mill and many more.

The EFMB event is approaching fast! Stay tuned!!

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Soldiers from across Fort Bliss are training with the 528th Hospital Center Noble Knights - all trying to earn one of the Army’s most prestigious distinctions.

All the candidates here are working towards the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). It’s the badge of excellence for all the medical Soldiers in the Army that really sets you apart from your peers if you were to earn it.

SSG Bueno, 440th Blood Support Detachment Sergeant, alongside multiple EFMB badge holders across the post congregated multiple highly motivated candidates. The team provided an initial brief on a two month training plan to support and significantly increase their chance at attaining one of the Army’s most coveted badges.

Reviresco… We are Noble Knights!

1st Armored Division
1st Medical Brigade
Medical Detachment (Blood Support), 440th BSD

08/06/2021

07/30/2021

Range Day! Fun Day! “Free Ammo”

07/23/2021

Welcome to the Corps - CPL Matthew Rendon and CPL Esmeralda Amicay 🎉👏🏽

Blood🩸Runners

528th Hospital Center
1st Medical Brigade

07/20/2021

Blood Donor Ribbon - Cadet Summer Training, 4th REG

Blood Donor Ribbon - Cadet Summer Training, 4th REG

07/18/2021

We work hard.. We play hard!

Team Madrid for the WIN! ⛳️

07/13/2021

Operation Blood Rain!

07/06/2021

The Blood Runners supported the “Devil” Brigade at Fort Riley, Kansas by conducting pre-screen blood draws in order to obtain a master tracker of potential donors in support of their upcoming mission.

The 440th MDBS (falls under the 1st Medical Brigade)and the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (under 1st Infantry Division)We are very honored to be able to continue to support the longstanding legacy and relationship between the 1MB and 1ID that dates back all the way to WWI.

“As of 2005, the 1st Medical Brigade was the oldest color-bearing medical unit in the United States Army. The 1st Medical Brigade was first organized in France in 1917 as the 1st Sanitary Train from units that had been deployed along the Mexican border. It was assigned to the 1st Division (which would later become the 1st Infantry Division), the first American Unit committed to offensive operations in World War I. The linkage between 1MB and 1ID is signified within the distinctive unit insignia of 1MB - maroon shield bearing within a wreath of silver oak leaves the helmet of an esquire charged with the shoulder sleeve insignia of the First Division, a shield with the figure "1."

“Fortitude and Compassion”

Blood🩸Runners

131 Field Hospital
528th Hospital Center
Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP)