Joining the blood stem cell registry: Members of the U.S. military
Special registration for active duty U.S. military and their dependents, Reservists, National Guard & Coast Guard, military retirees, and DoD civilian staff.
Thank you for your interest in joining the NMDP RegistrySM, the most diverse blood stem cell registry in the world. Nearly one million American military and Department of Defense (DoD)-affiliated individuals have already registered to offer hope to patients affected by blood cancers like leukemia or other blood disorders requiring transplant.
The C.W. Bill Young / Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program—also known as Salute to Life—provides benefits and accommodations for service members, not just during registration but throughout the donation process. The Salute to Life program offers a special registration point for active duty U.S. military personnel and their dependents, Reservists, National Guard and Coast Guard, military retirees, and DoD civilian personnel.
Visit one of the walk-in registration sites already available on bases and installations across the country and around the world— or check to see if a temporary recruitment drive is occurring in your area. Don't live near an installation? Request a kit and one will be mailed to you.
If you previously joined the NMDP Registry, you do not need to re-register with Salute to Life.
If you match a patient, military personnel are transferred over to the Salute to Life program where you will receive assistance in navigating Command authorization, requesting no-cost TAD/TDY, and making travel arrangements from your duty location.
For more information about Salute to Life—including stories about military donors and recipients—please visit salutetolife.org or facebook.com/DoDMarrow. If you would like to speak to someone about this program, please call 1 (800) MARROW-3.