Reminder: COA Meeting Wednesday, August 25th via Microsoft Teams

Good Morning Officers, The next monthly Aurora Borealis COA meeting will be held Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 from 1200-1300 via Microsoft Teams. Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 907-290-5895,,521644772# United States, Anchorage (833) 795-5413,,521644772# United States (Toll-free) […]


Volunteers Needed! Please Vote

Good morning Aurora Borealis branch, As some of you may know, LCDR Cathy Arnatt has taken medical leave. We received word that she will be flying back to Alaska tomorrow after a successful surgery! We would like to show her our support by sending flowers and having all that are […]


Additional CCHQ Guidance / Update on COVID Vaccinations & Readiness Requirements

Good morning IHS Western Region Commissioned Officers, Commissioned Corps Headquarters recently released the announcement of the mandatory completion of the COVID-19 vaccination series by 30 September 2021 as an additional medical requirement for all Public Health Service Officers. We’ve received some additional information and guidance from CCHQ on COVID-19 vaccination […]


Commissioned Corps All Hands Meeting Invitation

Good afternoon Commissioned Officers, First, thank you to all who were able to take time from your busy schedules to join us during our last IHS Corps Officers All-Hands webinar on July 7th and to those who submitted questions. We had over 200 officers attend that call, and we hope […]


JOAG Meet and Greet 8/28/21

WR Junior Officers, Please see the below invitation to participate in the upcoming JOAG virtual Meet and Greet event in Anchorage, AK. Contact the POCs in the below email for questions or additional information. Respectfully, CAPT Martha Wanca Western Region Commissioned Corps Liaison Indian Health Service Division of Commissioned Corps […]