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Commissioned Corps BulletinApril 6, 2015
Surgeon General Murthy Recognizes Graduates of OBC 78
The graduation ceremony of OBC 78 was the first for U. S. Surgeon General, VADM Vivek Murthy (front row left). VADM Murthy and Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) Director, RADM Scott Giberson (front row right) presented graduation certificates.The Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness and the Commissioned Officer Training Academy wishes to extend congratulations to graduates of the Officer Basic Course (OBC) 78.
OBC training is a 2-week course of study for new calls to active duty to the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (Corps). Officers learn about the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Commissioned Corps of the USPHS, and life within the uniformed services. OBC establishes a foundation of knowledge and training on career development, uniformed service customs and courtesies, force readiness and deployment, leadership, and other essential areas in preparation for a Corps career. OBC 78 was honored to share in this moment with VADM Vivek Murthy, 19th Surgeon General.
Congratulations to the following officers who graduated on February 13, 2015:
Rank Last Name First Name Category Organization Location LTJG ASHE NATASHA NURSE BOP BUTNER, NC LTJG BENASUTTI BRADLEY EHO FDA HARRISBURG, PA LT BROWN JORIELLE SCIENT SAMHSA ROCKVILLE, MD LTJG BUCK DERRICK ENG IHS GALLUP, NM LTJG CALER CHRISTOPHER EHO IHS CASA GRANDE, AZ LT DELA GARZA ROMEO NURSE DHS/ICE PEARSALL, TX LTJG DOBBS AMANDA NURSE IHS ADA, OK LT ECKHART SCOTT DENT USCG NEW LONDON, CT LT ENYINNAYA UCHENNA NURSE BOP BUTNER, NC LT FELDMANN KARL EHO CDC CINCINNATI, OH LT HAWLEY RYAN HSO NOAA HONOLULU, HI LT HEALEY SHANANETTE NURSE BOP BRUCETON MILLS, WV LT KASTNER TERESA ENG FDA CINCINNATI, OH LT MADDOX MATTHEW PHARM FDA DALLAS, TX LTJG MARTIN LUSI DIET OS ROCKVILLE, MD LT McALLISTER JESSE HSO BOP COLEMAN, FL LTJG MCLANE STEPHEN EHO FDA CHATTANOOGA, TN LT MERKEL CLINTON PHARM IHS LAWRENCE, KS LT MERRIMAN JOEL EHO FDA BUFFALO, NY LTJG MOSELEY WHITNEY NURSE IHS CLINTON, OK LT NEVO OFIR PHARM FDA SILVER SPRING, MD LT PARK MARILYN HSO BOP AYER, MA LT PENNISON SHANE NURSE BOP POLLOCK, LA LTJG PLATA ALYSSA THER IHS LAWTON, OK LTJG SHELTON JA'NAY HSO BOP FT DIX, NJ LTJG STRAWSER BRIDGETTE NURSE BOP BRUCETON MILLS, WV LTJG WHITE TYLER EHO USCG NORFOLK, VA 
Distinguished Graduate Award presented to LTJG Tyler White (center) by VADM Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General (left) and RADM Scott Giberson, Director, Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (right).LTJG Tyler White Received the Distinguished Graduate Award for Officer Basic Course 78 from VADM Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States and RADM Scott Giberson, Director of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR). LTJG White is an Environmental Health Officer assigned to the U.S. Coast Guard.
An OBC Honor Graduate is selected by fellow OBC class officers and validated by the Cadre as one who embodies teamwork, followership, leadership, service and excellence.
Congratulations, LTJG White!
Honor Squad for Officer Basic Course 78 (left to right): LT Marilyn Park, LTJG Derrick Buck, LT Ryan Hawley, LT Shane Pennison, LTJG Tyler White.Congratulations to the Officer Basic Course 78 Honor Squad. The team consists of LT Marilyn Park, LTJG Derrick Buck, LT Ryan Hawley, LT Shane Pennison, and LTJG Tyler White.
An Honor Squad must display team work, flexibility, punctuality, and leadership as well as followership abilities. The squad demonstrates and is graded upon proficiency in drill, Corps knowledge, and proper uniform wear.
Congratulations 5th Squad!
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