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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

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center Situational Training Exercise (STX)
October 5, 2023 — Around 12 officers and 5 enlisted (Laboratory Services Division, Industrial Hygiene Division, Entomological Sciences Division and 68S and 68Ks) participated in the Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center Situational Training Exercise (STX). Some of the training's focus was in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), TC3 and squad tactics... MORE

Comprehensive Noise Study: Military Working Dog (MWD) and Army MWD Behaviorist
October 3, 2023 — A PHC, East Industrial Hygienist and Army Military Working Dog (MWD) Behaviorist work together to perform a comprehensive noise study on both human MWD handlers and the MWDs themselves. The intent of the study was to correlate noise exposures both inside and outside of the kennel with behaviors the animals demonstrate, as well as to verify any potential hearing threshold shifts in the MWDs. Dosimeters were zip tied to the collars of the dogs, a first for the IH performing the study... MORE