Introducing the Officer Promotion Package Verification System (OPPVS)

For Official Use Only – Not for Public Release   Dear Public Health Service Officers,   Commissioned Corps Headquarters (CCHQ) is continuously evaluating programs to meet the mission of our service and to better serve our officers.   CCHQ is excited to introduce the new Officer Promotion Package Verification System […]


Virtual Category Day (June 25, 2021 and July 23, 2021)

Good morning Nurse Officers,  If you registered for the COF Nurse Category Day, I understand there may be some confusion on how to access the event, since a link and/or instructions were not provided upon completing the initial registration.  If you haven’t already, you should soon receive an email with […]


AB COA 2021-2022 Election Candidates and Ballot Survey

Good afternoon AB COA, I hope you all were able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful Alaskan weekend!  Attached you will find the nomination and bio of all the candidates for your review and consideration. We will once again be holding our election electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions on […]


Science Fair f/up

Thank you letter Science fair winner Good morning Aurora Borealis COA branch! I just wanted to share this thank you I received from one of the science fair winners.  Our continued efforts and support of this event really are impacting kids in their local communities. Respectfully, Joy Callaway MBA, BSN, […]


REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SURGEON GENERAL’S 5K VIRTUAL RUN

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SURGEON GENERAL’S 5K VIRTUAL RUN “Defending Public Health, One Step at a Time” Register immediately to qualify for the first come, first serve discounts exclusively for COA members! Sign up here: Virtual Race – Surgeon General’s 5K (2021) | Gone For a Run The first 100 to […]