Welcome to With Pride & Distinction!

With Pride & Distinction (WP&D) is a publication dedicated to providing junior officers with accurate information regarding the regulations and the proper wear of the various uniforms of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service.

• September 2023 - The New USPHS Working Uniform
• June 2023 - Officer Footwear Refresher
• March 2023 - Physical Training Uniform
• December 2022 - Mandatory Uniforms and Optional Modifications
• August 2021 - Pride and Distinction While Teleworking
• March 2021 - Proper Uniform Wear Refresher
• September 2020 - The History of Summer Uniforms and Other Highlights
• August 2020 - The ODU 8 Point Cap
• April 2020 - Maternity Uniforms
• November 2019 - Gifting and Receiving Uniforms and Devices
• August 2019 - Grooming Standards
• March 2019 - Reflection on Wearing the Uniform
• August 2018 - Uniform Care and Maintenance
• April 2018- Uniform Ordering and Your Uniform Closet
• May 2017 - Ribbon Attachments and Devices

**With Pride & Distinction publications prior to 2017 are available on the WP&D Published Versions Max page (Max.gov log in required)**

JOAG is proud to announce the release of the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan and its new vision, “Empowering EVERY junior officer to lead.” The JOAG Policy and Procedures Committee (PPC) solicited feedback from the general membership in FY2020 and incorporated that data to modernize the Strategic Plan.  This Strategic Plan will guide JOAG’s efforts, activities, and deliverables for the next five operational years.