2022 USPHS Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF) Annual Symposium

Greetings IHS officers, We have obtained conference attendance approval for the 2022 Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF) Scientific and Training Symposium (Symposium) in Phoenix, AZ from May 23-27, 2022. You can find more information on the COF website. Please be advised that at this time, the symposium is planned to be […]


The USPHS Music Ensemble Invites You

Symposium attendees! Don’t miss the USPHS Music Ensemble’s first performance in 2 years on Tuesday evening at 7 pm local time. An uplifting, hopeful program is planned for your listening entertainment.  INSTRUMENTALISTS! If you are an Active Duty PHS Officer and play a band instrument, and are willing to rehearse […]


Virtual Walk with your Pet Event for Mental Health Awareness Month!

Good afternoon! The United States Public Health Service Veterinary Professional Advisory Committee (VetPAC) is excited to support Mental Health Awareness Month by conducting a virtual information campaign and outdoor activity, during the week of May 9th, entitled “Walk With Your Pet Week”.  The objective of this initiative is to raise […]


Self-Reporting When Traveling Outside the United States

Greetings Commissioned Corps Officers, As summer approaches, I’m sure many of you are planning or about to take a vacation. If your trip involves leaving the country, this is a friendly reminder: Effective as of June 12, 2017, Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 3 requires […]


Please apply! Still seeking nominations!

  Greetings Officers,  We are seeking motivated, active, and interested officers to help lead the branch during the 2022-2023 year!  It’s your time to shine as part of the Aurora Borealis Executive Committee! Available positions for the 2022-2023 term are: President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Running for a position is easy, simply: […]