2017 March Madness and Gambling and Viewing Playoff Games in the Federal Workplace

In addition to the OPM and GSA regulations, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), http://intranet.hhs.gov/it/cybersecurity/docs/policies_guides/OCIO/pol-pers-use-it-rsrc.pdf, section 4.1.5.3 (August 1, 2013), prohibits the use of government equipment, such as computers and e-mail, for illegal gambling activities.  This includes related e-mails sent from […]


Let’s Get Physical – COA Group Exercise Event

Just a friendly reminder about our upcoming group exercise event! J Greetings, RATS is hosting a group exercise event in March. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks in advance! RATS Group Exercise Event March 2017


USPHS Symposium Scholarship June 6-9th

Officers, The USPHS Symposium is scheduled to occur June 6 -9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Aurora Borealis COA is sponsoring one Junior Officer to attend by covering all of their registration fees. If you or someone you know is an O-4 or lower, and is interested in attending this year’s Symposium, […]


RMH volunteers needed every 3rd Wednesday of the month

Attention fellow officers! The Ronald McDonald House is in need of volunteers for the 3rd Wednesday of every month starting March 15th, 2017. The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) is located on the 6th floor of the new ANMC patient housing building.  The RMH provides a home-away-from-home for ANMC eligible patients […]


SHAMROCK SHUFFLE March 11th

I hope this email finds you coming off of a GREAT weekend and ready to tackle the week 🙂  If you’re looking for something really fun to do that will allow you to meet new people,socialize with friends AND participate in a fun fitness event, please consider the following!! In support of the Surgeon General’s Step It […]