VADM Murthy Recognizes Graduates of OBC 79!
The graduating class of OBC 79 joined by VADM Vivek Murthy, 19th US Surgeon General (seated left) and RADM Scott Giberson, Director Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (seated right).
The Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) and the Commissioned Officer Training Academy wish to extend congratulations to graduates of the Officer Basic Course (OBC) 79.
OBC training is a 2-week course of study for new calls to active duty to the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. 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.
Congratulations to the following officers who graduated on Friday, April 17, 2015:
Rank |
Last Name |
First Name |
Category |
Organization |
LT |
AKIN |
JESSICA |
NURSE |
IHS |
LCDR |
ASTLE |
LEE |
MED |
IHS |
LCDR |
AUSTIN |
LATANYA |
MED |
IHS |
LT |
BACON |
ABBY |
NURSE |
IHS |
LTJG |
BAGENSKI |
VALERIE |
NURSE |
BOP |
LT |
BEAMER |
BRYAN |
ENG |
CDC |
LT |
BIGLOW |
PAFILVIE |
HSO |
DHS |
LCDR |
BLOOMQUIST |
PAUL |
MED |
IHS |
LCDR |
BOYD |
ADETINUKE |
MED |
FDA |
CDR |
CHANG |
SUYOUNG |
MED |
FDA |
LT |
DANKMEYER |
CHRISTOPHER |
EHO |
IHS |
LT |
DEMUTH |
ALLAN |
PHARM |
IHS |
LT |
DILL |
MEGAN |
PHARM |
IHS |
LT |
EBERENZ |
BRENDAN |
HSO |
BOP |
LT |
ELLIS |
PATRICIA |
DIET |
FDA |
LCDR |
FENNO |
JAMES |
MED |
USCG |
CDR |
FIDELI |
ULGEN |
HSO |
NIH |
LCDR |
HAIN |
LAURA |
DENT |
USCG |
LT |
HAUPT-CHRONISTER |
CHRISTOPHER |
NURSE |
IHS |
ENS |
HEINZE |
ERIC |
NURSE |
BOP |
LT |
HICKMAN |
LAURI |
NURSE |
IHS |
LT |
HOLBROOK |
BRENDA |
NURSE |
NIH |
LT |
HUBLER |
SAMUEL |
PHARM |
IHS |
LT |
KELLEY |
SANDRA |
HSO |
BOP |
LT |
LE |
VICTORIA |
PHARM |
IHS |
LTJG |
MCCLELLAN |
TONYA |
NURSE |
BOP |
LCDR |
MCGANN |
STEPHANY |
MED |
BOP |
ENS |
MELDRUM |
JAREN |
HSO |
USUHS |
LTJG |
MILSTEAD |
JAMES |
HSO |
BOP |
LCDR |
MOK |
VICTOR |
DENT |
IHS |
LTJG |
RALLS |
JOSEPH |
NURSE |
BOP |
LCDR |
RITTER |
MARK |
MED |
FDA |
LCDR |
SHEARRER |
KAYLA |
DENT |
IHS |
LCDR |
TALLEY |
BRIAN |
DENT |
IHS |
LT |
VAUGHN |
LAURA |
PHARM |
IHS |
Distinguished Graduate
Distinguished Graduate Award presented to LCDR Brian Talley (right) by RADM Newton Kendig (left).
LCDR Brian Talley received the Distinguished Graduate Award from RADM Newton Kendig, Medical Director, Bureau of Prisons, Health Services Division. LCDR Talley is a dental officer assigned to the Indian Health Service in Ignacio, Colorado.
An OBC Honor Graduate is selected by his or her peers and validated by the Cadre as one who embodies teamwork, followership, leadership, service and excellence.
Congratulations LCDR Talley!
Honor Squad
Honor Squad for Officer Basic Course 79, left to right: LT Brendan Eberenz, LT Samuel Hubler, LCDR Mark Ritter, LT Bryan Beamer, LCDR Paul Bloomquist.
Congratulations to the Officer Basic Course 79 Honor Squad. The team consists of LCDR Mark Ritter, LCDR Paul Bloomquist, LT Samuel Hubler, LT Bryan Beamer, and LT Brendan Eberenz
An Honor Squad displays evidence of teamwork, 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 7th Squad!