Monthly Archives: March 2017


PHS Multisport is open for orders. Deadline is March 31 with all proceeds benefiting the Rio Grande COA

PHS Multisport is springing forward! It’s time to order your running, cycling and multisport gear. Go to https://shop.vergesport.com/start.aspx , Create an account, enter USPHS as the Team Store password and start shopping.  Be sure to use the sizing charts to make sure you get a good fit (write johnstadick@yahoo.com if […]


2017 March Madness and Gambling and Viewing Playoff Games in the Federal Workplace

In addition to the OPM and GSA regulations, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), http://intranet.hhs.gov/it/cybersecurity/docs/policies_guides/OCIO/pol-pers-use-it-rsrc.pdf, section 4.1.5.3 (August 1, 2013), prohibits the use of government equipment, such as computers and e-mail, for illegal gambling activities.  This includes related e-mails sent from […]


USPHS Symposium Scholarship June 6-9th

Officers, The USPHS Symposium is scheduled to occur June 6 -9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Aurora Borealis COA is sponsoring one Junior Officer to attend by covering all of their registration fees. If you or someone you know is an O-4 or lower, and is interested in attending this year’s Symposium, […]