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PHC-East Joins Fort Meade in Commemorating Patriot Day
September 16, 2025 — FORT MEADE, MD – 11 September 2025 – Public Health Command, East (PHC, East) personnel joined the Fort Meade community this morning in a moving demonstration of remembrance and respect during the annual Patriot Day Run. Alongside Service Members, Civilians, and Families, PHC, East staff participated in the... MORE

PHC, East Enhances Warfighter Skills, Validates Readiness at Fort Indiantown Gap Exercise
September 12, 2025 — Soldiers from Public Health Command, East (PHC, East) recently completed a rigorous field training exercise (FTX) at Fort Indiantown Gap (FTIG), Pennsylvania, from Aug. 18-22. The exercise aimed to sharpen essential warfighter skills and validate the command's readiness for potential deployments, providing a crucial assessment of mission-essential... MORE

Change of Responsibility at Public Health Command, East
April 30, 2025 — Public Health Command, East (PHC, East) held a Change of Responsibility ceremony on April 23, 2025, at Fort Meade’s McGlachlin Parade Field, marking a significant transition in leadership. Command Sergeant Major Francis V. Famularcano assumed the responsibilities of the Senior Enlisted Advisor from Command Sergeant Major Rafael J. Colon. The... MORE

VRA Fort Belvoir Soldiers Support 60th Presidential Inauguration
March 11, 2025 — On January 20, 2025, soldiers from the Veterinary Readiness Activity at Fort Belvoir supported the 60th Presidential Inauguration (PI60). The team provided essential food protection and veterinary medical support to ensure the safety and success of... MORE

Colonel Schlanser Named 29th Veterinary Corps Chief: A Leader with a Diverse and Distinguished Career
September 12, 2024 — Colonel Schlanser Named 29th Veterinary Corps Chief: A Leader with a Diverse and Distinguished Career... MORE

Second Annual Food Safety Officer Symposium
September 10, 2024 — From August 20-23, 2024, the second annual Food Safety Officer Symposium gathered 40 Warrant Officers from around the world to discuss future regulations, share updates, and receive mentorship from Senior Warrant Officers. Among the attendees were 10 Warrant Officers from Public Health Command, East, as well as four new accessions. COL Justin... MORE

Change of Command at Public Health Command, East
July 11, 2024 — On June 24, 2024, Public Health Command, East (PHC, East) witnessed a significant transition during the Change of Command (CoC) ceremony at Fort Meade's McGlachlin Parade Field. COL Justin R. Schlanser officially assumed command from COL Jody Brown, marking a new chapter in the unit's history. The ceremony was presided over by Brigadier General... MORE

Public Health Command, East Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Induction Ceremony
June 7, 2024 — During the week of 20-24 May, VRA, Fort Knox hosted the inaugural Public Health Command, East non-commissioned officer (NCO) induction ceremony. NCO induction ceremonies are one of many forms to maintain and promote Army Traditions. 37 Soldiers from across the brigade (BDE) marched through the NCO Corps arch in a symbolic gesture, representative of assuming their role as a Non-Commissioned Officer. During the week’s ceremony, the new members of the NCO Corps participated in two Leader Professional Development (LPDs), BDE run and learned how to execute a military ceremony. The host of the ceremony, Command Sergeant Major Rafael Colon Hernandez, the PHC, East Command Sergeant Major along with the PHC, East Commander, Colonel Jody Brown, welcomed Command Sergeant Major Bradford Webster, Command Sergeant Major for the Ireland Community Hospital... MORE

Public Health Command, East's Redesignation
October 5, 2023 — On August 15, 2023, Colonel Jody Brown and Command Sergeant Major Rafael Colon Hernandez cased the colors of Public Health Command- Atlantic and uncased the colors of Public Health Command, East signifying the official redesignation. Public Health Command-Atlantic officially redesignated as Public Health Command, East in accordance with the region’s transformation to readiness. One Team, One Health!... MORE

Food Protection Section: Emergency Preparations for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
October 5, 2023 — What a fruitful engagement in Puerto Rico and the food protection section for Public Health Activity Gordon. Our team continues to assist Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and their emergency preparations for PR and US Virgin Islands by extending the shelf life of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) and water when asked to and in a rotational basis... MORE