Daniel Mendez


November Frontline

Officers, The November COA Frontline is available for viewing. We have two articles/entries in this edition. “Meet LCDR Katie Jacques!” “SOAGDAG – The Commissioned Corps’ Newest Advisory Group” by CDR Steve Morin and LCDR Madalene Mandap {SOAGDAG – Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Advisory Group} Keep up the great work! […]


November 2017 COA Meeting DRAFT Agenda

The next monthly Aurora Borealis COA meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 12:00-1:00 in ANMC Conference Room 2 (located on the first floor of the hospital). Please take a moment to review the November Agenda in preparation for the meeting. If calling into the Conference Line, […]


Vacant Commmittee Positions

Good Afternoon COA Officers, In life there is but one constant, change.  On that note, I’d like to announce that there are two COA Standing Committee Lead positions available. In preparation for the coming operational year I would like to ask that interested officers please self-nominate NLT November 15th.  The […]


Officer of the Branch Awards

Do you know of an Officer that deserves to be recognized as Officer of the Branch? Please share their accomplishments with us! The COA Aurora Borealis Branch is now accepting nominations for two awards, the Junior Officer of the Branch (O-4 or below) and Senior Officer of the Branch (O-5 […]


2017 COER Reminders and Additional Guidance for Officers, Raters, and Reviewing Officials

IHS Officers: In this email you will find additional resources for completing the 2017 Annual Commissioned Officers Effectiveness Report (COER), including training webinars for each level, guidance for assigning civilian and tribal Raters, and a reminder of the due dates. Please share with your Raters and Reviewing Officials (RO) as […]