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Today, 12:37 PM

pennstock started a thread anyone ever do a detail to the Department of State? in Agencies, Offices and Details

I have a good chance of a job with DoS and I know there isn't a MOU. Can an individual MOU make this happen? Or would you please recommend the...

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Today, 12:07 PM

Irishwolf replied to a thread Seaworld Parks and Entertainment in Bulletin Board

You can also get a free annual pass to all of the National Parks http://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/community_fliers/misc/Annual%20pass.jpg I use mine all...

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Today, 10:40 AM

AlmostPHSCC replied to a thread New USPHS Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Approved (see Attached Presentation) in Uniforms

Do'h, I have mine, it looks fine to me, I know the shade is a tad off, but so is my name tapes?!?!

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Today, 10:39 AM

AlmostPHSCC replied to a thread Seaworld Parks and Entertainment in Bulletin Board

Ditto on SD Seaworld, But, how did you get a discount at Disneyland? did you just show your CAC? /R

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Today, 09:36 AM

NewPHSGuy started a thread Blue Star Musems (free access from Memorial Day through Labor Day) in Bulletin Board

The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID...

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05-19-2013, 10:58 AM

PHSChat replied to a thread Under the Microscope in News Feeds

Funny how this 340B program attracts attention when profits are involved; leading to calls for more regulation. And when profits are involved in...

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05-19-2013, 08:39 AM

msteele8 replied to a thread OSM vs MSM in Awards

Thanks 'Chat, thats helpful.

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05-19-2013, 08:20 AM

Test Officer started a thread The Health Toll of Immigration in News Feeds

05-19-2013 12:18 AM Why does life in the United States — despite its sophisticated health care system and high per capita wages — lead to...

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05-17-2013, 10:45 PM

Luciano replied to a thread Seaworld Parks and Entertainment in Bulletin Board

I used in San Diego. No questions asked. I also used it for a Disney Discount!

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05-17-2013, 06:17 PM

Test Officer started a thread Under the Microscope in News Feeds

05-17-2013 04:12 PM Data from the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,...

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05-17-2013, 05:18 PM

PHSChat replied to a thread OSM vs MSM in Awards

Answer all these questions with the utmost humility and I think you will have your answer: was it your idea/initiative? Does it nationally affect 50...

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05-17-2013, 04:03 PM

Test Officer started a thread Obesity is Outpacing Growth in China in News Feeds

05-17-2013 04:01 PM In the USA, the number of overweight children has doubled and the number of overweight adolescents has tripled since 1980,...

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05-17-2013, 03:08 PM

LorenRodgers replied to a thread OSM vs MSM in Awards

Tough to say what award level fits this activity without knowing the details, but as with all awards, I'm sure it comes down to demonstrable,...

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05-17-2013, 10:10 AM

msteele8 started a thread OSM vs MSM in Awards

Hi everyone. I've been involved in running/coordinating a long running project at my agency and I'm trying to figure out which award I should apply...

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05-17-2013, 08:31 AM

ironfoot replied to a thread Seaworld Parks and Entertainment in Bulletin Board

This is great news! Where did you use it? Guess I have to take the kids to Water Country USA in Williamsburg this year.

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05-17-2013, 08:30 AM

ironfoot replied to a thread New USPHS Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Approved (see Attached Presentation) in Uniforms

That's unfortunate, given I just got mine in the mail.

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05-17-2013, 06:18 AM

PHSChat replied to a thread New USPHS Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Approved (see Attached Presentation) in Uniforms

Recommending that officers do not waste money on the blue 8-point cap for the ODU. It will likely be phased out due to the material it is made of...

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05-17-2013, 12:06 AM

Luciano replied to a thread Certificate verifying Active Duty Status in Pay and Benefits

Helpful link, thank you for posting.

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05-17-2013, 12:04 AM

Luciano replied to a thread First time uniform help in Recruiting and COSTEP

Hello NPin2013, You have gotten lots of great feedback. The uniforms may seem daunting. It seems to be the consensus that BOP usually wears ODUs....

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05-16-2013, 11:51 PM

Luciano replied to a thread Seaworld Parks and Entertainment in Bulletin Board

Yes, I just did in April of this year :-) PHS seems to be gaining recognition with many of the typical perks! I have noticed our CACs state uniformed...

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05-16-2013, 06:54 PM

Test Officer started a thread Most Americans Say No to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars - Philly.com in News Feeds

05-16-2013 04:41 PM Exposure to secondhand smoke claims the lives of an estimated 50,000 people in the United States each year. Because of that,...

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05-16-2013, 05:42 PM

msteele8 replied to a thread Seaworld Parks and Entertainment in Bulletin Board

Yes, I did last year.

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05-16-2013, 12:04 PM

Test Officer started a thread Sebelius Limited Her Fundraising for Health Law to Two Companies in News Feeds

05-16-2013 11:54 AM The U.S. health secretary's solicitation of money from companies to promote the Affordable Care Act ended after two phone...

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