THEJOAGJOURNAL
A NEWSLETTER BY JUNIOR OFFICERS FOR JUNIOR OFFICERS
MCFRTOHMEE SHSAAGIER
FEATURES
Message from the Chair: 1 Gree ngs fellow junior officers,
Recruitment & Reten on: 4
Uniform Corner: 6 By the me you read this message, we As my tenure draws to a close, I have
Fitness Corner: 7 will be winding down our opera onal too many people to thank than space
Public Health & Service: 10 year, which ends 30 September,2015. in this short ar cle, but I would be re‐
Junior Office Spotlight: 15 As I look back, I am humbled by not miss if I did not men on at least a few:
Officer Promo ons: 17 only our accomplishments, but by the
OBC Graduates: 20 sheer vastness of our organiza on. To the JOAG Chairs and ECs before
Upcoming Events: 24 JOAG represents almost half the Corps me, you have served as an invaluable
and strives to encourage par cipa on resource and have helped keep things
POINT OF IMPACT from every category, region, OpDiv in perspec ve. I truly believe our
USPHS‐PAHO Partnership: 5 and cultural background. Despite our strength derives from within our ranks
sprawl, I am encouraged by our efforts and you’re a shining example of that.
Uniform Inspec ons: 8 to return to the basic charge set forth Thank you for being available to me
in our charter by the Office of the Sur‐ and mentoring me.
geon General. Honing in on our mis‐
sion and goals can only make us a To the current EC, we have not only
stronger organiza on, serving our learned a lot about our Corps, but also
SUMMER 2015 | VOLUME 29 officers with purpose and inten on. about ourselves and our capacity to
__________________________ lead. Through our open and honest
I’m especially pleased that since our rela onship, we have been able to ask
Editors last journal we were able to release each other tough ques ons, address
LCDR Daveta Bailey our 2015‐2020 Strategic Plan. The intricate issues, and navigate difficult
plan culminates over two years of ex‐ situa ons with tact and diplomacy. I
LT Ka e Bante amining the direc on we want our never imagined we would grow this
organiza on to go and laying a much as leaders this year, but I feel we
Art Editor roadmap to get there. This living doc‐ did. Thank you for your flexibility, in‐
LCDR Steven Porter ument will need to be revisited each tegrity, and expec ng the best out of
year as the needs of our service and everyone.
T JOAG J |S organiza on change. If you are not
already involved in a commi ee, I / / /(Con nued on page 3)
would encourage you to find a topic
that interests you and join the discus‐
sion. The concerns you raise, the sug‐
ges ons you make, and the ac vi es
you lead will certainly shape our Corps
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JLOEAAGDERSHIP
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2014-2015 OPERATIONALYEAR OFFICERS
Chair: LCDR Jessica O o EHO FDA
Vice‐Chair: CDR Robert Kosko PHARM FDA
Chair‐Elect: LCDR Elizabeth Garza CDC
Execu ve Secretary: LCDR Lindsay Hatch HSO FDA
Financial Liaison: LCDR Erin Nichols HSO CDC
SCI
JOAG Commi ees Chair/Co‐Chairs Agency
Category
Awards LCDR Chinyelum Olele PHARM FDA
LCDR Abraham Marrero ENG CDC
COF Planning LCDR Eleanor Fleming DENT CDC
LCDR Debra Wagner (Non‐VM) HSO CDC
Development LCDR Judith Eisenberg PHYSICIAN CDC
LCDR Dawn Montoya NURSE BOP
Communica ons & LCDR Daveta Bailey EHO FDA
Publica ons LT Ka e Bante (Non‐VM) EHO IHS
Public Health & LCDR Frank Koch DIET BOP
Community Service LCDR Samantha Pinizzo o VET FDA
Membership LCDR Cara Halldin SCI CDC
LCDR Kari Irvin HSO FDA
Policy & Procedures LCDR Elizabeth Garza HSO CDC
Professional Development LCDR Qiao Bobo SCI FDA
LCDR Avi Stein HSO CDC
Recruitment & LCDR Peter Arroyo THER BOP
Reten on LCDR Quynh Nhu Nguyen ENG FDA
Welcoming LT Mekeshia Bates NURSE HRSA
LCDR David Huang SCI CDC
The Junior Officer Advisory Group (JOAG) is a public health professional group whose purpose is to provide advice and other
Corps and non‐Corps en es on interests and concerns specific to junior officers in the United States Public Health Ser‐
vice (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. The JOAG Journal is a quarterly publica on produced by the Communica ons & Publica‐
ons Commi ee. Send editorial comments and concerns to either LT Ka e Bante (Ka [email protected]) or LCDR Da‐
veta Bailey ([email protected]). To contribute to a future edi on, submit ar cles electronically to joagcpcsubmis‐
[email protected]. Any opinions or thoughts presented within The JOAG Journal are solely those of the author and do not
represent the USPHS, United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or any other government agency.
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MESSAGEFRTOHMECHAIR The Passing of the Gavel
(Con nued from page 1) LCDR Jessica O o
2015 Outgoing Chair
To the vo ng membership, you have kept us both passing the gavel to
grounded and inspired. Through your contribu ons, LCDR Elizabeth Garza
service, and sacrifice, we have: increased our listserv 2016 Incoming Chair
membership and outreach; expanded shadowing and
peer mentoring programs; revolu onized the journal 19 Aug 2015
format; provided new opportuni es for officers to be Courtesy of LCDR Jessica O o
more physically ac ve and volunteer in their commu‐
ni es; provided quality reports to senior leadership
on issues affec ng junior officers; and offered an ar‐
ray of seminars on professional development just to
name a few. On this trajectory, there’s no limit to
what JOAG will accomplish in the next five years.
Thank you for your willingness to serve.
Finally, to the general membership, you have inspired
me to be a be er officer. The knowledge, skills, em‐
pathy, innova on, and resiliency you have shown the
past year are beyond measure. There is no way our
organiza on can func on without your volunteerism
and contribu ons.
There is also no way we can move our Corps forward
without you bringing us your concerns and sugges‐
ons. Never be afraid to ask for clarifica on or assis‐
tance, it is our mission to bring your concerns to sen‐
ior leadership, and connect you with the resources
you need to thrive.
In this issue of the JOAG Journal, you’ll find some
great ar cles wri en by your peers on uniform wear
and care, a li le‐known global alliance, and the pow‐
er of the pedal. You can contribute to future issues
by submi ng ar cles to joagcpcsubmis‐
[email protected]; and, as always, please send your
comments, ques ons, concerns, or sugges ons to us
through the Junior Officer (JO) Voice at
[email protected].
All the best,
LCDR Jessica L. O o MPH, REHS, HHS
Chair, Junior Officer Advisory Group
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RECRRUEITTMENETNITO&N
CORPS PRIDE WITHOUT THE UNIFORM PROPERLY LCDR Lyons: Any item that doesn’t have a rank insignia
AND PROUDLY REPRESENTING THE CORPS OUT OF on it may be worn off duty. The logoed ODU t‐shirt may
UNIFORM be worn, but again, must be worn in appropriate places
or during appropriate ac vi es. The old black BDU ball
LT Lashley Hatch and LT Jonathan Leshin cap may be worn off duty as long as the rank is removed
AND there is no visor ornamenta on (scrambled eggs)
In the last few years, USPHS commissioned officers have on the visor.
increasingly dedicated themselves to the spirit of healthy
living. There are an abundance of examples from fitness Are there any restric ons on wearing a non-uniform or
rou nes to running marathons. Publica ons within the uniform component (such as places or events to
USPHS even have specific sec ons highligh ng these ac‐ avoid)?
vi es and events. There is also the new USPHS Athle cs LCDR Lyons: You cannot wear anything that indicates
ini a ve where officers can organize and par cipate in your status as a Corps officer in places such as bars,
athle c events, such as 5K’s and marathons, and be rec‐ clubs, poli cal ac on commi ee events, “adult” themed
ognized by the Corps. Former Ac ng U.S. Surgeon Gen‐ environments. Please see CC412.01, subsec on 6‐4 for
eral RADM Boris Lushniak set an excellent example by a more in depth look at where PHS a re is not allowed.
carrying the USPHS flag while leading a team of over 60
PHS officers in the annual Army Ten‐Miler in Washington We applaud the recent desire of so many of our officers
D.C. to increase their visibility and promote a healthy life‐
style. The personal benefits are obvious, but the influ‐
Indeed, this spirit seems very fi ng. As Commissioned ence in the community and na on are far‐reaching and
Corps officers, our mission is “to protect, promote, and should not be overlooked. What be er way to promote
advance the health and safety of our Na on.” How can and recruit than leading by example? We hope this spir‐
we confidently do this if we are not protec ng, pro‐ it con nues to burn and mo vate us all “to protect, pro‐
mo ng and advancing our own individual health? mote, and advance the health and safety of our Na on.”
In light of this, we had a Q&A session with LCDR Lyons
(Uniform Policy Coordinator) about how to properly and
proudly represent the Corps out of uniform.
The quarterly segment of Recruitment and Reten on
Are there any restric ons on the use of the USPHS insig- Ma ers discusses issues to help facilitate recrui ng by
nia on so called "spirit wear" or non-uniform compo- informing junior officers about new or key informa on.
nents? Occasionally this segment will highlight recruitment
efforts by fellow junior officers or leadership/career de‐
LCDR Lyons: Use of the Corps device is supposed to be velopment topics important to officer reten on. If you
cleared by ASPA or OSG (LCDR Lyons), however, if the have any ques ons, comments, or topics you would like
device is used tastefully and doesn’t ridicule or make fun us to cover please contact the JOAG Recruitment and
of the USG (United States Government), HHS, or the Reten on Publica ons Subcommi ee at
USPHS, ASPA usually doesn’t require clearance. The offi‐ [email protected] or [email protected]
cial Corps Seal, “circle with anchor/caduceus, and
*1798*” is an official seal of the USG and is not for open
source usage. This accordance with the HHS General
Administra on Manual.
Which uniform components can be used by themselves
(such as the ODU t-shirt)?
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PIOMINPATCOTF Since its founding in 1902 as the Interna onal Sanitary
Bureau (ISB), PAHO has been a central part of a centu‐
REPORTS FROM THE RANKS ry‐long pursuit to bring health to all the peoples of the
Americas. PAHO worked throughout the 20th century
USPHS AND THE PAN AMERICAN HEALTH OR‐ to control infec ous diseases including smallpox, polio,
GANIZATION: A LONG TRADITION OF PARTNER‐ malaria, measles, and tuberculosis in North, Central,
SHIP and South America and the Caribbean and to promote
more equitable access to health care. Headquartered
LT Alyson Rose-Wood in Washington, D.C., PAHO is the oldest con nuously
opera ng interna onal public health program in the
world.
Vision is cri cal to our future health as a na on. Helen
Keller once said: "I would rather be blind than to have U.S. Surgeons General and PAHO
no vision." She understood that vision was much more The USPHS has a long tradi on of partnership with
the result of an internal focus than a physical capabil‐ PAHO to improve our region’s health. In fact, the first
ity. As a Federal Uniformed Service, we should focus three directors of PAHO were U.S. Surgeons General.
on the vision and share the responsibility of addressing Surgeon General Wyman had a leading role in the cre‐
our most challenging issues so that we can share the a on of PAHO in 1902. He was the first of three U.S.
reward of a healthy and secure na on. surgeons general to serve as the chairman of the ISB.
His experience transforming the U.S. Marine Hospital
Pan American Health Organiza on (PAHO) Service into a comprehensive na onal public health
When PAHO was organized in 1902, it was out of con‐ agency helped shape the early work of the Bureau. He
cern for communicable diseases. As delegates from 11 served as both Surgeon General and as Chairman of
countries gathered in Washington, D.C. for the First the ISB un l his death in 1911.
Interna onal Sanitary Conven on in 1902, yellow fe‐
ver–and the control of epidemic diseases in general– U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Rupert Blue was the ISB’s
was at the top of the agenda. But so was the no on of second chairman, serving from 1911 to 1920. Dr. Hugh
working together, collabora vely, with a shared vision, S. Cumming was the third U.S. surgeon general to
to fight disease. serve as director of PAHO. Under his leadership, the
Bureau's budget more than quintupled, and its ac vi‐
U.S. Surgeon General Wyman presided over the Con‐
ven on and delivered the inaugural address, sta ng: es expanded to cover a wide range of public health
issues. He was the longest‐serving PAHO director, from
“No subject could be more important to be dis‐ 1920 to 1947.
cussed at this conference than the protec on of
people against disease and ensuring that people USPHS/HHS and PAHO Today
live in an environment that puts them in a posi on Currently, HHS partners with PAHO through policy
to reach the highest levels of health.” guidance development, seconding staff to PAHO Head‐
quarters and country offices, providing subject ma er
experts to regional technical mee ngs, coordina ng
around public health emergency preparedness and
response, serving as WHO Collabora ng Centers of
(Con nued on page 8)
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UCNOIFRONREMR
WEAR SUMMER WHITES WITHOUT WORRY
STAIN RESISTANCE PUT TO THE TEST Method
To test the stain resistance of the SW, I chose three
LCDR Richard Dunville sample liquids that are likely to spill or drip and pose
a substan al risk of staining. Coffee seemed like an
Even before the Summer White (SW) uniform became obvious choice given its ubiquitous nature in many
op onal, they were perhaps the least worn uniform offices and its poten al for dark, difficult‐to‐remove
in the USPHS closet. Most Officers cite fear of stains stains. For this experiment, I used espresso, for its
as the chief reason not to wear the SW more o en. Is increased concentra on of staining compounds.
this a legi mate concern? I set out to discover if the Next, I selected the popular chili‐garlic condiment,
SW is actually more stain resistant than it seems? sriracha, for its fiery red color and owing to the use of
chilis in natural dyes. Finally, I chose barbecue sauce
Background for its tomato base, thick nature, and dark color.
Polyester is a synthe c polymer of ethylene, derived
from petroleum, with ester, an acid. Since it’s devel‐ I applied 1 oz. of each to a clean, dry pair of SW pants
opment by the DuPont Company in the 1950s, it has and allowed the stain to set for five minutes. I then
come to be widely used, inexpensive, durable materi‐ briefly rinsed off any residual sample liquid with cold
al. The SW is made from 100% Cer fied Navy Twill water and applied a stain pre‐treatment to the area.
(CNT), which is a texturized polyester. Molecularly A er two hours, I washed the pants according to the
speaking, CNT has more in common with a water label instruc ons (i.e., warm water, permanent press
bo le than co on thread and is therefore likely to
behave differently with regard to staining. (Con nued on page 9)
BARBECUE SAUCE
SRIRACHA
ESPRESSO
STAIN AFTER FIVE MINUTES STAIN AFTER COLD RINSE STAIN AFTER PRETREAT
AND WASH PER LABEL
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FCITONRESNSER
IOWA BY BICYCLE: A PERSONAL RIDE FOR PUBLIC within a few months, I was able to endure 55 to 75
HEALTH miles per day.
LCDR David Shih, MD, MS, FACPM Throughout the journey, I had very memorable ex‐
periences. By day, I met and rode with the 30 oth‐
For the past 43 years, the Des Moines Register has er officers on the trek—many of which I had never
hosted RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicy‐ met before. By night, we ate dinner as a group,
cle Ride Across Iowa. As part of the PHS Athle cs hung out in the campsite, and slept in tents. Each
ini a ve, Deputy Surgeon General RADM Boris host town provided evening entertainment, includ‐
Lushniak challenged Commissioned Corps officers ing live music ‐ from local cover bands to Huey
to join him in this madcap 500‐mile, week‐long Lewis, Denis DeYoung (formerly of Styx), and Cheap
journey by bike across the Hawkeye state at the Trick.
end of July. I hadn’t ridden a bicycle regularly in
11 years; but decided to answer his challenge. My favorite part was the food. We burned thou‐
sands of extra calories each day, requiring lots of
Although decent physical shape, I had a lot of fuel. It was like being a teenager again: we were
prepara on ahead of me. First, I purchased a constantly ea ng. Every couple miles we found
modestly‐priced hybrid bike designed to reach a food stand vendors. Some were local legends, such
des na on safely ‐ not to win races. Then, I as the vendor known simply as “Mr. Pork Chop,” as
tricked‐out my bike with ergonomic handlebar wri en on his signature all‐pink school bus. Mr.
grips, a comfort saddle, and a cargo rack. Finally, I Pork Chop grilled hundreds, possibly thousands, of
trained. Ini ally, my rides covered 17‐miles, but pork chops. Riders waited in long lines for an op‐
portunity to pay $8, be handed an inch‐and‐a‐half‐
thick pork chop in a napkin, and begin ea ng with‐
out utensils. Delicious!
My birthday coincided with the final night. To my
surprise, the group, led by fellow junior officer
LCDR Stephanie Begansky, produced a birthday
cake and serenaded me with Happy Birthday!
LCDR David Shih stops near Coralville, Iowa. If you have the opportunity to par cipate in such
Photo courtesy of CAPT Jason Woo. an event, I wholeheartedly recommend doing so.
The camaraderie, food, and entertainment were all
enriching, unforge able experiences. Through our
visible par cipa on in this public athle c event, we
did more than benefit from exercise, we rode for
public health. Our example shows that physical
ac vity is essen al to protect, promote, and ad‐
vance the health and safety of our Na on.
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REPORTS FROM THE RANKS by JOAG Professional Development Commi ee in an
effort to provide in person educa on and advice to
(Continued from page 5) PHS Commissioned Corps Officers on the proper wear
of the PHS uniforms.
Excellence, and through coopera ve agreements. The
current Deputy Director of PAHO, Dr. Isabella Danel, On May 19, 2015 twenty dedicated volunteers repre‐
began her tenure in November 2014 a er a career sen ng the JOAG Uniform Inspec on Booth gathered
with HHS (CDC) as a USPHS Officer. in person from all over The United States. They were
prepped with the most updated uniform regula on
In her remarks at PAHO’s 110th Anniversary celebra‐ knowledge and ready to assist their fellow PHS officers
on, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin looked to in correc ng even the slightest imperfec ons of the
uniforms; as well as, to share their knowledge on re‐
the future of health collabora on in our region, cent updates to the PHS uniform regula ons.
sta ng:
What does dragging anchors mean? What is a gig line?
“None of us knows what the next 100 years will Is the office sweater permi ed to be worn outside the
bring, but we do know that people will place the office with Khakis or can we wear it here at the sympo‐
highest priority on their health. In the years ahead, sium? The JOAG Uniform Booth was the “go to” place
there will be new diseases, and new forms of old to find quick and reliable answers to these and all your
diseases that will challenge the ingenuity of hu‐ uniform ques ons. As of January 2015, new regula‐
mankind to overcome them. But I have every confi‐
dence, based on its history of 110 years, that PAHO ons for the wear of the PHS Uniform went into effect;
will be cri cal in addressing these challenges.” contribu ng to the Uniform Inspec on Booth being
especially ac ve this year with ques ons from officers
off all ranks and agencies. It takes a keen eye to dis n‐
guish the old devices from the new and the Uniform
2015 PHS UNIFORM INSPECTION BOOTH: READY Inspec on Booth was ready to assist our fellow PHS
TO ASSIST officers. It was impressive to see the number of junior
and senior officers who took the me to visit the Uni‐
LCDR Mary Emanuele, LT Haydee Howard form Informa on Booth to request a quick inspec on
and take note of the newest uniform regula ons.
The 2015 Junior Officer Associa on Group (JOAG) Uni‐
form Inspec on Booth was ready to assist and served Uniform Inspec on Booth volunteers fielded many
numerous PHS officers at the 50th annual USPHS Sci‐ ques ons and noted in prepara on for the 2016 sym‐
en fic and Training Symposium at the Sheraton Hotel posium. In the first hours of the symposium, over 60
in Atlanta, Georgia from May 18‐21, 2015. It was an people inquired on the new updates. The most com‐
impressive sight, looking throughout the conference mon issues were how to dis nguish between the old
center at the sea of Commissioned Corps Officers and new collar and sleeve devices for the Service Dress
dressed sharply in their service uniforms of dress Blues. Many ques ons arose pertaining to the wom‐
whites, dress blues and khakis. en’s new khaki shirt was how to measure appropriate‐
ly to a ach name tags and ribbons since there are no
Why it so important to ensure that PHS officers are longer pockets to serve as a guide. As well as, how to
wearing their uniforms according to the updated regu‐ wear your garrison cover under or over your belt and
la ons? The PHS uniform dis nguishes The Commis‐ which way should the insignia devices face and be po‐
sioned Corps Officers from all other uniform branches. si oned. Once officers were shown the differences
The PHS uniform automa cally commands respect and side by side, many officers noted a newly found confi‐
while wearing it, we represent the PHS Commission dence in knowledge and wear of the uniform.
Corps to the public. Many ci zens are ac ve duty mili‐
tary as well as, prior and re red military personnel The Uniform Inspec on Booth featured several
whom recognize when uniforms are not up to specifi‐ “Uniform Display Boards” that volunteers u lized as
ca on, it does not go unrecognized. In response, The effect teaching tools. These Uniform Display Boards
Uniform Inspec on Booth Subcommi ee was created included actual uniform components that included
(Con nued on page 9)
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REPORTS FROM THE RANKS of the na on.
(Continued from page 8) The success of the 2015 Uniform Inspec on Booth was
due to all the dedicated volunteers represen ng the
both new and old older versions of devices, shoulder Uniform Inspec on Booth Subcommi ee and fellow
boards, patches and name tags including displays of PHS officers who took the me to ask ques ons!
incorrectly placed items. A few officers stated it was a
fun challenge to figure out the difference between cor‐ Special thanks to the JOAG Uniform Inspec on Booth
rect versus incorrect items. Co‐chairs LCDR Warner and LT Hager for taking on this
endeavor. Our liaisons LCDR Idowu and LT Wi ry did
There are several reasons that may lead to a PHS offic‐ an excep onal job arranging numerous volunteer tele‐
ers unfamiliarity with the proper wear for certain uni‐ conference mee ngs and naviga ng the logis cs of
forms, such as: being sta oned throughout the coun‐ booth placement for this event. They also conducted
try in rural and isolated duty loca ons with limited ac‐ Volunteer training sessions both online and in‐person
cess to interact with other PHS Officers or limited op‐ regarding all new uniform regula ons which a cri cal
portuni es wear their dress blues, dress whites and component to success of the 2015 Uniform Inspec on
khakis for special occasions. In addi on, specific job Booth. All Uniform Inspec on Booth Volunteers
descrip ons, profession job du es or work loca ons a ended numerous teleconferences and a mandatory
that may have dress code restric ons that limit the in person uniform training session in prepara on to
officer in their reasonable choices for uniform of the provide the most accurate and up to date informa on
day selec ons. It is our responsibility as officers to ed‐ regarding 2015 PHS Uniform regula ons for all officers.
ucated ourselves and share our knowledge with other
PHS officers because the world is looking to us to lead In an cipa on for 2016, the Uniform Inspec on Booth
by example. Please thank any officer willing to assist Volunteers kept a topic log of ques ons to ensure we
you on the presenta on of your uniform, it may have are a con nued reliable source for your ques ons by
been an oversight on your part or it may be an oppor‐ providing insight and clarifica on on regula ons for
tunity for you to share updated regula ons with that the wear of all PHS Commissioned Corps uniforms.
officer. We are here to share our knowledge and to
empower The Corps to increase the safety and health For updated informa on on PHS uniform regula ons
updates, please visit the JOAG Website and read the
UNIFORM CORNER Uniform Corner in every edi on of the JOAG Journal.
(Continued from page 6) removed with a simple rinse with cold water. Like‐
wise, coffee was almost en rely removed this way.
cycle, no bleach) with a powdered detergent. This suggests that many stains, should they happen,
could be easily removed in the workplace bathroom.
Results However, should a stain persist a er this process, as
As shown in Figure 1, five minutes a er applying the was the case with sriracha, it may be removed with
sample liquids, the stain migrated beyond the ini al rou ne laundry prac ces.
point of deposit. Following the rinse with the spray‐
er, the sriracha area remained apparent; the espres‐ The findings of this experiment are valuable for offic‐
so le only a faint trace; and the barbecue sauce is ers who may be hesitant to wear the SW because of
not visible (Figure 2). There is no trace of the sam‐ perceived poten al for staining. This experiment
ple liquids a er washing (Figure 3). demonstrated that the SW is very resistant to stain‐
ing and easy to maintain and Officers should feel
Discussion confident in placing the SW into spring and summer
Despite the selec on of three liquids with a high po‐ rota on.
ten al for staining, no stains are visible a er a rinse,
pre‐treatment, and washing according to the label No uniform was harmed in the crea on of this ar ‐
instruc ons. Notably, barbecue sauce was en rely cle.
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PCUOBLMICMHUENAILTTYH&SERVICE
PHS OFFICERS SUPPORT THE NATIONAL PREVENTION
STRATEGY
LT Jennifer Clements
LT Jinean Riley
LCDR Samantha Fontenelle
The JOAG Na onal Preven on Strategy Community CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK
Service Subcommi ee has joined forces with local or‐
ganiza ons in support of the Surgeon General’s Na‐
onal Preven on Strategy. Public
Health Service Officers and their
families volunteered around the
Washington, D.C. region in sup‐
port of this effort.
The Capital Area Food Bank
(CAFB) is a hub for food sourcing,
food distribu on and nutri on
educa on in the D.C. metro area
and its six surrounding coun es. In
the area that CAFB serves, almost
700,000 people that are at risk for
hunger. One way that CAFB is
comba ng hunger is through its
partnership with Food Assistance
Partners and direct service pro‐
grams including the Weekend Bag
Program for children.1This pro‐
gram delivers food, including pro‐
duce to those who live in food
deserts.
On 28 March 2015, PHS officers Row 1: Kyler Mar n‐Yeboah (civilian), LT Agatha D’Costa, LT Olive Taylor, LT Diana
and their family members along Wong; Row 2: LT Janesia Simmons, LT Jennifer Clements, LT Gail Tarlton, LT Emily
with other volunteers at CAFB
prepared 405 fresh produce bags Tong Crarey, LCDR Tyann Blessington, LT Cindy Hong; Row 3: LT Garre Mar n‐
for 405 children in the Weekend Yeboah, LCDR Bethanie Parrish, LT Reginald Taylor, LT Ofir Noah Nevo.
Bag Program. PHS officers un‐
(Continued on page 11)
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MANNA FOOD CENTER
Row 1: LCDR Shin‐Ye "Sandy" Chang, LCDR Andrew Kim, LCDR Christopher Egelebo, LTJG Isa‐
bel Nieto, LCDR Lana Rossiter, LT Jinean Riley, LCDR Linda Park; Row 2: LT LaToya (Shenee')
Toombs, LCDR Jung Lee, LCDR Nicole Zelenak, LT Alison Park; Row 3: LT Jibril Abdus‐Samad,
LCDR Ian Myles, CAPT Kris n Moe, LCDR Jennifer Myles. Present, not pictured: LTJG Isabel
Nieto, LCDR Ashleigh Hussey, and LCDR Minh‐Huong Doan.
(Continued from page 10) Manna Food Center, a nonprofit organiza on, strives
to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County through
packed the donated produce, inspected it, and sorted food distribu on, educa on, and advocacy. Founded in
it into the bags. Other PHS officers did a quality inspec‐ 1983, Manna Food Center strives to end hunger in
Montgomery County through educa on, advocacy,
on to ensure no produce was missing, and then final‐ and food distribu on. Since 1983, Manna has helped
ly labeled and packaged the produce bags into crates thousands of our neighbors escape the grip of hunger
for delivery. In addi on, PHS officers and their family allowing them to focus on achieving greater self‐
members assisted with the packaging of shelf staple sufficiency. Today, Manna provides food to nearly
items for 2,103 children in the Weekend Program 40,000 individuals each year.
which would be delivered with the produce bags.
Some of the staple items included mac and cheese, go‐ On 4 April 2015 PHS Officers and their families worked
gurt, and canned goods. PHS had 13 officers and 4 ci‐ together to pack 192 boxes of donated non‐perishable
vilian volunteers present. PHS officers then collected goods. These goods will be distributed along with pro‐
all the bags and packaged them for delivery.
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MARTHA’S TABLE duce and other food to 192 families in need in Mont‐
gomery County. Depending on family size, each box
has up to five days worth of food and serves as supple‐
mental of emergency food for families that
qualify for aid in Montgomery County. There
were a total of 19 volunteers, including 17
PHS officers and two civilians. LT Jinean Riley
received prior training from the Manna Food
Center and led the event in their absence.
Martha’s Table is a non‐profit organiza on
that works with children, families, and
neighbors to break the cycle of poverty.
Martha’s Table address emergency needs
with food and clothing programs and work
to assist children and families as they break
the cycle of poverty through educa on and
family support services. Currently, they
reach over 18,000 people through their
food, educa on and thri store programs
with significant support from 10,000 volun‐
teers every year.
On 2 May 2015, six PHS Officers and two
civilian volunteers worked with Martha’s
Table staff to packaged hot meals, salad, and
sandwiches. The meals were then packed up
Row 1: LT Jinean Riley, LCDR Monica Muñoz; Row 2: LCDR Collins Mason, and delivered to senior residents at nearby
LT Jennifer Young, LCDR Eleni Anagnos adis, LT Mathew Gianferante Paul Lawrence Dunbar Apartments in North‐
west, Washington D.C. who struggle to make
ends meet or are homebound. A total of 60
parcels of food were delivered to these residents. The
residents were extremely grateful and look forward to
these deliveries from Martha’s Table.
The mission of Bread for the City is to provide vulnera‐
ble residents of Washington, D.C., with comprehensive
services, including food, clothing, medical care, and
legal and social services, in an atmosphere of dignity
and respect.
On 9 May 2015, 20 PHS officers and many other civil‐
ians volunteered in Beltsville, MD at City Orchard. Vol‐
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unteers split up into groups led by Bread for the City
staff and tended to crops, including weeding blueberry
and strawberry plants, and
pu ng down mulch
around the orchard. All of BREAD FOR THE CITY
the fruit grown and har‐
vested at City Orchard will
be distributed to Bread for
the City clients through
their two food pantry loca‐
ons. The City Orchard
Project grows approxi‐
mately 45,000 pounds of
food per year for their
Washington, D.C. clients in
need. Officers were excited
to be a part of this effort
knowing that their hard
work would benefit those
in need in Washington,
D.C. Helping to promote
food security in the Wash‐ LCDR Jennifer Myles, LCDR Ian Myles, LT Lisa Jarvis‐Durham and daughter, LT Lindsay Wagner
ington, D.C. region is a and her husband Ma hew Wagner, LCDR Nguyet Ton, Tan Nguyen (civilian), LT Jason Wood,
great way for PHS officers Aaron Fennell (civilian), LT Laura Anne a, LCDR Katherine S. Won, Darla Lipscomb (civilian), LT
to directly support the Na‐
Jinean Riley. Present, not pictures: LCDR Margaret Caulk and LT Melissa Amaya
onal Preven on Strate‐
gy’s priority of ‘Healthy
Ea ng’. Volunteers also increased visibility of the PHS
and demonstrated our commitment and passion to
promo ng public health.
Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically (ALIVE!) is a 501
(c)3 nonprofit organiza on of volunteers from more
than 40 religious congrega ons and the community
who work together to help those in need in Alexan‐
dria, Virginia. Founded in 1969, ALIVE! is the largest
private safety net devoted to helping Alexandrians
who are facing emergency situa ons or who have long
‐term needs. ALIVE! programs include the ALIVE!
House Shelter, Child Development Center, and Emer‐
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ALEXANDRIANS INVOLVED ECUMENICALLY (ALIVE) gency Monetary Assis‐
tance, Family Emergency
and Last Saturday Food
Distribu on Programs. The
organiza on helps needy
Alexandria residents be‐
come capable of assuming
self ‐ reliant roles in the
community.
On Mother’s Day, 10 May
2015, nine PHS officers in‐
cluding 4 officers who re‐
cently returned to the Unit‐
ed States a er serving with
Monrovia Medical Unit
Team 4 volunteered with
ALIVE! located in Alexan‐
dria, Virginia. Volunteers
LCDR Samantha Fontenelle, LCDR Sco Steffen, LTJG Michael Van Sickle, LTJG Tyler White, sorted more than six tons
LCDR Nicole Zelenak, LT Daniel Quist, LT Kyle Snyder, LT Crystal McBride, and CDR Ma hew of food donated by the U.S.
Postal Service as part of its
Weinburke annual Le er Carriers Food
Drive. The food donated by
the Postal Service directly
supports ALIVE!’s two food program, the Family Emer‐
gency and Last Saturday food programs. Both pro‐
grams provide staples and fresh produce to needy
families in Alexandria.
The Le er Carriers Food Drive is one of two food
drives conducted annually that directly supports the
ALIVE!’s mission. The Boy Scouts Food Drive is con‐
ducted in the fall of each year; and last year seven PHS
officers supported this event. Throughout the year,
ALIVE! also receives food and monetary dona ons
from the more than 40 religious congrega ons and the
community that support its mission.
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JUSNPIOORTLOIGFFHICTER What are your goals with the PHS?
LCDR AARON OTIS
My short term goal is simply to advance the Florida
Category: Environmental Health Officer Public Health and Medical System. My long term
Educa on: MPH in Environmental and Occupa onal goals are more complex, challenging and interwo‐
Health; BS in Biological Sciences ven. In basic terms I want to con nue to advance
Hometown: Pe ysburg, OH my career in public health preparedness and re‐
Agency: Centers of Disease Control and Preven on sponse leading to outcomes that have a na onal
impact. When I depart from the service I want to
know that I have le a posi ve mark on advancing
our capabili es to respond to all disasters.
What is your most memorable PHS experience so
far?
Wow, what a difficult ques on to answer. I really
don’t have a defining moment that I call my most
memorable. If I had to select one I will select the
one that best defines my current assignment. As
field assignee my primary duty is to support and
coordinate with the county health departments.
Early in my assignment a state employee was intro‐
ducing me and she stated “Yes, he wears a uniform
but he is truly a local at heart.” This was a memo‐
rable moment simply because it was proof that I
had been able to represent and support the needs
of the local communi es where public health
starts.
What advice would you give to prospec ve PHS
applicants (or other Jr. Officers)?
Start as close to the local level as you can get! The
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CURRENT ASSIGNMENT serve as the Opera ons Sec on Coordinator with re‐
sponsibili es of overseeing state supported field
Public Health Advisor assigned to the Florida Depart‐ missions including healthcare facility assess‐
ment of Health, Division of Emergency Preparedness ments, pa ent movement and alternate care
and Community Support in Tallahassee. I am a program‐ sites. Addi onally, I serve on APHT‐2 as a plan‐
ma c and grant specialist in the Bureau of Preparedness
and Response responsible for assis ng the 67 county health ning sec on chief.
departments implement CDC Public Health Emergency Prepar‐
edness funds and ensure that projects are integrated and sup‐ PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT(S)
port the Florida’s strategic plan. During state responses I
Compliance Officer, Detroit District Office, Food &
Drug Administra on.
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JUNIOR OFFICER SPOTLIGHT incidents start and end locally so whether in the field
or a Federal Emergency Opera ons Center the best
(Continued from page 15) way to support those at the local level is to have
walked in their shoes.
me in the field will allow you to become a leader in‐
stead of a program monitor. What cer fica ons do you maintain that support
your current du es.
What advice would you give an Officer interested in FEMA Master Exercise Prac oner (MEP)
obtaining a posi on in public health preparedness?
Nothing beats experience so if you are looking to ob‐ h ps://training.fema.gov/mepp/
tain a field posi on in public health preparedness start
by contac ng your local county health department or Florida Crime Preven on Through Environmental De‐
emergency manager and start volunteering. Addi on‐ sign (CPTED)
ally, FEMA has numerous of courses to introduce you
to the field of emergency management but start with h p://www.fcp .com/fcp .nsf/pages/CPTED
the founda on by obtaining your Professional Devel‐
opmental Series (PDS). These courses are online but
several states offer a similar program. Remember all
DIRECT ACCESS SHUTDOWN
The Direct Access (DA) portal will be taken offline from 18 December 2015 through 4 January 2016 for
upgrades. DA is expected to be back online on January 5, 2016.
In prepara on, Officers are advised that:
Basic Life Support (BLS) cer fica on, 2015 Annual Physical Fitness Test (APFT), Deployment
Role, and personal informa on should be updated before December 17, 2015.
The deadline for comple ng readiness requirements for the January 1, 2016 Official Readi‐
ness Check is extended to January 15, 2016.
Access to their Electronic Official Personnel File (eOPF) and other parts of the Officer Se‐
cure Area login on the Commissioned Corps Management Informa on Systems (CCMIS)
will not be impacted.
Document submissions to eOPF will not be affected, however processing of documents
may be delayed. Deadline for submi ng documents to eOPF in rela on to 2016 promo‐
ons will remain 12/31/2015.
There is a dedicated email account to receive and answer ques ons. Please direct ques‐
ons and comments to DAMigra [email protected]
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OFFICER PROMOTIONS TO COMMANDER (O‐5) Patricia Diane Corbin
John Junior Cruz
Deanna De Vore
Dental Officer Paul Ryan Dewi
William Lopez Chad Hugh Dowell
Yaohsien Peng Kelly Lynn Factor
Mary E. Williard
Samantha Paulina Fontenelle
Gerard Robert Forster
Die an Myoshi Meshay Francis
Jane Chieh‐Ying Chen Anthony Robert Garza
* Mitchel Kirk Holliday Erin A. Giles
Rachael Chris ne Lopez * Mar n Joseph Guardia
Jennifer Graf Myles Harlem Jason Gunness
Gwenivere G. Rose Margaret Anne Hale
Lazenia D. Harris
Karen Elaine Hearod
Engineer
Tara G Bizjak Hilary Catherine Hoffman
Michael Mark Boland Sonjia Ann Howard
Stephen Gregory Brum Heidi Lena Hudson
Francis K Chua Carl A. Huffman III
Bradley Steven Cunningham Sabrina Marie Ivory
* Sco Peterson Fillerup * Mivoyel Jeanpaul
William Lawrence Fraser Laurie Ann Jones
Nazmul Hassan Shah M Khan
* Kurt John Kesteloot Adam Jack Kramer
* Sadaf Aliya Toor
Christopher Jus n Vaught George Andrew Larsen
Ma hew James Zoch Pascale Diane Lecuire
Terrence Christopher Michael Lew
Jonathan James Lewis
Environmental Health Officer
Eduardo Yap Lim
Alaric Campbell Denton David Alan Lum
* Kiel Warner Fisher Silvia Carolina Luna‐Pinto
Jus n Andrew Gerding Ryan Roger Manning
Michelle D. Haamid Jemekia E Morris Thornton
* Valerie Sue Herrera Ericka Janine Murray
Mark Alan Nienhuis
Jamison Shan Honeycu Stephen Michael Perrine
Joel David Hustedt Chris an Bruce Rathke
Angela Denise Richardson
Randy Frederick Saria
Health Services Officer Preston La'Shun Shumaker
Osvaldo Baez Aaron John Simpson
Gregory Michael Smith
David Sco Barry Kelly Ann Stewart
Kevin Andre Bates Anthony Paul Stout
William Edward Bolduc Jasen Russell Thompson
Jennifer Lynn Bornemann Michelle N. Tsai
Gloria I. Urrea
Jill E Breitbach Pieter S. Van Horn
Brian William Bunn
Carla Sharaye Burch
Roland Royce Chapman
Michael Steven Chuley
Lisa Ray Cone
* Excep onal Proficiency Promo on
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Cole Don Weeks Glinda Johnston
Joelle Marie Keepseagle
Michelle L Womack Amy Rebecca Kolwaite
David T Wright Elaine Gail Krauss
James Allen Lane
OFFICEROFPFRIOCEMROPTIROONMSOTIONS Gia Elaine Lawrence
Jennifer Legge
Medical Officer Vilma Lojica Linsteadt
Brandi Cris en Mar nez
Cris na Veloso Cardemil Maria A. Morel
Nicholas Joseph Munoz
Eleanor Suchada Click Paul Franklin Nordstrom
Craig Alan Noteboom
Jennifer Lynn Foltz Mario Pallante
Jonathan Wayne Paulsel
Alyson Becca Goodman
April L. Poole
Samuel Benjamin Graitcer * Valisha Diane Price
Steven Ma hew Grube * Tara Jean Ri er
Tara Lee Ross
Neil Gupta
Jennifer Susanne Sarchet
Frank Porter Hurst Latoya Nichole Spencer
Michael Hanlin Kinzer Chad Allen Stuckey
Kevin Joseph Stump
Jeffrey Robert Miller Susan Kaye Taylor
Manon Dane e Tillman
Surbhi Modi
Ray A. Tookes SR
Suze e Wei‐Ann Peng Lenora Tso
Bre William Petersen Juliana Upshaw
Antonio Lebron Vargas
* Sa sh Krishna Pillai
Nichole Carol Ve er
Krista Michelle Powell Catherina Patrice Walker
Kathleen Ann Williams
Gregory Aaron Raczniak Deborah Hall Winbush
Janell Aline Routh
Pharmacist
Cyrus Gua‐Ping Shahpar Preston La'Shun Shumaker
Aaron John Simpson
Tangeneare Desiree Singh Gregory Michael Smith
Kelly Ann Stewart
Mahesh Swaminathan Anthony Paul Stout
Jasen Russell Thompson
Michelle N. Tsai
Gloria I. Urrea
Nurse Pieter S. Van Horn
Cole Don Weeks
Pearl Ann Alonzo Michelle L Womack
David T Wright
Sara Joan Anderson
Janice Marie Arceneaux
Karen Evonne Beauvais
Kim Alexandria Bellama
* Cassidy L. Brown
Heather Marie Bullock
Jose Alberto Burgos
Tracey N. Chinn
* Chris ne Renee Collins
Kelly Anne Cricks
Charmaine Contreras Flo ldes
Amy Lynn Flynn
Ryan M Freeman
Veronica Tonya Granger
Sidney T Hairston
Deveonne Giselle Hamilton‐Stokes
Sherry Ann Hammock
Kellie Woodlief Harden
Joshua Esquire Hardin
Torrey Vincent Haskins
Lore a Claudia Haven
*Excep onal Proficiency Promo on
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OFFICEROFPFRIOCEMROPTIROONMSOTIONS TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER (O‐4) Steven Andre Herrera SR
Kamah Ayeo Howard
Denise Dawn Jones
Die an Jahanara Nina Jones
Ellen Thanh Lan Thi Yip Duvinka Jordan
Cara Marie Kenney
Chelsea J Kleinmeyer
Engineer Michelle Ann Krayer
A q Chowdhury Tokunbor A. Lawal
James Cameron Earl Naisha K Lee
Marchita Rena Magbie
Environmental Health Officer Theresa Azelia Mckinney
Jenna Mariel Meyer
Daveta Laure e Bailey Nathan Allen Moyer
* Kai Elgethun James Allen Nowell III
Dave Joseph Erezo Kristy Renee Rodriguez
Racheal Melissa Lee Alina Avila Schmidt
Lisa Harumi Nakagawa
Beth Ann Osterink Pharmacist
Melka Fantu Argaw
Lori Ann Brooks
Health Services Officer Cornelius Brown III
Kelly Jo Dalton
Melka Fantu Argaw * Joyce Ann Davis
Lori Ann Brooks Aisha Simone Faria
Jessica M. Fox
Cornelius Brown III
Kelly Jo Dalton Donald Richard Graham
Joyce Ann Davis Christopher Janik
Aisha Simone Faria Nina M Johnson‐Whitenack
Donald Richard Graham Samina Sophia Khan
Jacqueline Lougonezie Kouadio
Jacqueline Lougonezie Kouadio
Brian Leslie Lees Brian Leslie Lees
Michelle Adrian Ma hey
Michelle Adrian Ma hey
* Michael Roy Muni * Michael Roy Muni
Oluwamurewa Ayodeji Oguntmein
Oluwamurewa Ayodeji Oguntmein
Erica Dionne Porter Erica Dionne Porter
Cari Lynn Ri er Cari Lynn Ri er
Michelle Lynn Sheedy
Michelle Lynn Sheedy
Tracy Tane e Tilghman Tracy Tane e Tilghman
Shariffa Nicole Vaughn Shariffa Nicole Vaughn
Doretha Marie Wilson Doretha Marie Wilson
Micah Shawn Woodard Micah Shawn Woodard
David Andoko Young
David Andoko Young Tigisty Reda Zerislassie
Tigisty Reda Zerislassie
Nurse
Bryan Sco Anderson
Theda Ray Bedoni
Clare E Blakeslee
Nikki L Canada
Gregory Todd Carlson
Jennifer Marie Cox
Ma hew John Gunter
* Jennifer Lashea Harrison‐Hauer
*Excep onal Proficiency Promo on
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OFFICER BASIC COURSE GRADUATES CLASS 78
RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME CATEGORY ORGANIZATION
LTJG ASHE NATASHA NURSE BOP
LTJG BENASUTTI BRADLEY EHO FDA
LTJG DERRICK ENG IHS
LTJG BUCK CHRISTOPHER EHO IHS
LTJG CALER AMANDA NURS IHS
LTJG DOBBS DIET OS
LTJG MARTIN LUSI EHO FDA
LTJG MCLANE STEPHEN IHS
LTJG MOSELEY WHITNEY NURSE HIS
LTJG PLATA ALYSSA THER BOP
LTJG SHELTON JA’NAY HSO BOP
LTJG STAWSER BRIDGETTE NURSE USCG
LT WHITE EHO SAMHSA
LT BROWN TYLER SCIENT DHS/ICE
LT DELA CRUZ JORIELLE NURSE USCH
LT ECKHART ROMEO DENT BOP
LT ENYINNAYA SCOTT NURSE CDC
LT FELDMANN UCHENNA EHO NOAA
LT HAWLEY HSO BOP
LT HEALEY KARL NURSE FDA
LT KASTNER RYAN ENG FDA
LT MADDOX SHANANETTE PHARM BOP
LT MCALLISTER TERESA HSO IHS
LT MERKEL MATTHEW PHARM FDA
LT MERRIMAN JESSE EHO FDA
LT NEVO CLINTON PHARM BOP
LT PARK JOEL HSO BOP
PENNISON OFIR NURSE
MARILYN
SHANE
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OFFICER BASIC COURSE GRADUATES CLASS 79
RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME CATEGORY ORGANIZATION
CDR CHANG SUYOUNG MED FDA
CDR FIDELI ULGEN HSO NIH
LCDR ASTLE LEE MED IHS
LCDR AUSTIN LATANYA MED IHS
LCDR BLOOMQUIST PAUL MED IHS
LCDR BOYD MED FDA
LCDR FENNO ADETINUKE MED USCG
LCDR HAIN JAMES DENT USCG
LCDR MCGANN LAURA MED BOP
LCDR MOK DENT IHS
LCDR RITTER STEPHANY MED FDA
LCDR SHEARRER VICTOR DENT IHS
LCDR TALLEY MARK DENT IHS
LT AKIN KAYLA NURSE IHS
LT BACON BRIAN NURSE IHS
LT BEAMER JESSICA ENG CDC
LT BIGLOW ABBY HSO DHS
LT DANKMEYER BRYAN EHO IHS
LT DEMUTH PAFILVIE PHARM IHS
LT DILL PHARM IHS
LT EBERENZ CHRISTOPHER HSO BOP
LT ELLIS ALLAN DIET FDA
LT HAUPT‐CHRONISTER MEGAN NURSE IHS
LT HICKMAN NURSE IHS
LT HOLBROOK BRENDAN NURSE NIH
LT HUBLER PATRICIA PHARM IHS
LT KELLEY CHRISTOPHER HSO BOP
LT PHARM IHS
LT LE LAURI PHARM IHS
LTJG VAUGHN BRENDA NURSE BOP
LTJG BAGENSKI SAMUEL NURSE BOP
LTJG MCCLELLAN SANDRA HSO BOP
LTJG MILSTEAD VICTORIA NURSE BOP
ENS LAURA NURSE BOP
ENS RALLS VALERIE HSO USUHS
HEINZE TONYA
MELDRUM JAMES
JOSEPH
ERIC
JAREN
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OFFICER BASIC COURSE GRADUATES CLASS 80
RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME CATEGORY ORGANIZATION
LCDR Hendrex Douglas Medical IHS
LCDR Kelley Toya Medical BOP
LCDR David Medical CDC
Schnabel Tracey Nurse IHS
LT Allen Noah Pharmacy IHS
LT Argual Roger Nurse BOP
LT Cox Trey Pharmacy BOP
LT Draude CDC
LT Adrienne EHO FDA
LT Eastlake Dwight EHO FDA
LT Ferguson Jason EHO BOP
LT Joshua Nurse CDC
LT Ferry Carissa Nurse IHS
LT Hall Roger Pharmacy DHS
LT Haney Daniel EHO FDA
LT Liu Jeffrey ENG IHS
LT Malashock James Pharmacy BOP
LT Meng Carol Nurse BOP
LT Pierson Jackeline Nurse IHS
LT Robinson Bobbi Nurse CDC
LT Rodriguez Titania HSO/MPH BOP
LT Tallman Quynh Pharmacy IHS
LT Techeira Bre Pharmacy IHS
LTJG Tran Bright Engineer IHS
LTJG Whitehead Steven Nurse BOP
LTJG Avusuglo‐Ahia Amanda HSO/PA BOP
LTJG Bachini Maria Nurse BOP
LTJG Ben Simon Chris ne Nurse BOP
LTJG Delossantos Casey HSO IHS
LTJG Gibson Steven Nurse IHS
LTJG Nelson Dyan Nurse
Owens
Rivera
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
JOAG MEETING
JOAG General Membership Meeting
9 October 2015 at 1300‐1500 EST
JOAG JOURNEYMAN SERIES
"The Commissioned Corps Of icer and the U.S. Political System: A Primer."
Presenter: Col. James T. Currie, USA (ret.), Ph.D., Executive Director
Commissioned Of icers Association of the U.S. Public Health Service and the
PHS Commissioned Of icers Foundation for
the Advancement of Public Health
11 September 2015 at 1300 EST
About the Journeyman Series: The Journeyman Speaker Series was developed by the
JOAG Professional Development Committee to bring relevant information to Junior Of ic-
ers about Corps-related issues. For more information regarding the Journeyman Speaker
Series, visit the JOAG Website:
http://www.usphs.gov/corpslinks/JOAG/meetings_journeyman.aspx
If interested in receiving an audio-recording for the above Journeyman Speaker Series,
please contact LCDR Patel at: [email protected].
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The DC Choral Group of the USPHS Music Ensemble performed the Na onal Anthem at the HHS Night at the Ballpark at
Na onals Stadium on 03 August 2015. From le to right, front row: CDR Huijeong Jung, CAPT Stacey Henning, LCDR James
Trinidad (Deputy Group Leader), and LCDR David Shih; Back row: LCDR Jean Ennis (Group Conductor), CAPT Cynthia Niel‐
sen‐McArdle, CAPT Ge e Audain, CDR Robert Sigh, and LT Nathan Caulk
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