Officership


RADM Lushniak’s Retirement

RADM Lushniak is retiring from the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (see details below). To bid him farewell, our local branch posed in a couple pictures to wish him the best in retirement.       Dear Fellow Officers:   It is with sadness that I write to inform you […]


Updating your rank with COA

Congratulations to everyone who pinned on their new rank today! This is just a reminder that if you were promoted, please log into the national COA website (http://coausphs.org )  and update your rank (only you can update this information). If you have any questions or problems please let me know! […]


Raven’s Ball Event Successful!

From the FRONTLINE: Aurora Borealis COA Officers Help to Raise an Estimated $485,000 for the Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation On March 21, 2015, a team of 11 Public Health Service Officers volunteered as live auction spotters in their Service Dress Blue uniform for the Raven’s Ball.  This Ball is an […]


Stand with Nepal : Earthquake Relief Fund

A Message From K.C., Praveen: A massive earthquake of 7.9 Richter scale has hit Nepal on the dark days of April 25, 2015. So far there has been 50 Aftershocks of which 2 were above 6 Richter scale. 20-40% of homes have collapsed or are unlivable  whereas 10-20% needs serious […]