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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Abm Asim, center, a hospital corpsman with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, shows Seaman Albert Romarate, left, a hospital corpsman with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 (Reinforced), MRF-D 24.3, and Australian Army Sgt. Sean O’Regan, a medical technician with 1st Health Battalion, 2nd Health Brigade, how to properly prepare medical equipment to draw blood during Valkyrie emergency fresh whole blood transfusion training at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, May 16, 2024. The Valkyrie program enables military units to self-supply blood through emergency donor panels by adequate training, rehearsal, and preparation, gaining the skills and knowledge to efficiently collect whole blood, and conduct blood transfusions in the event of a casualty. Asim is a native of Florida. Romarate is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)