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News feeds for "U.S. Public Health Service", "USPHS" and "United States Surgeon General"

Discuss strategies for getting awards, share award write-ups, what do awards boards look for? Have others review and critique your write-up. Share opportunities to get non-PHS awards too...

Discussions related to various boards, for example Medical Review, Retention, Awards, Retirement, Promotion, etc...

Discussions regarding entry into the USPHS and the Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (COSTEP)

This forum is for the lighter side of work, deployments, travel, etc. Your funny, entertaining and interesting adventures and stories belong here for all of us to enjoy.

Discuss proper execution of customs and courtesy. Please keep threads respectful, positive and informative.

Threads on deploying, deployments, Tier teams, go-bags, equipment cache, passports, CCRF... You can create a Blog to share your deployment experiences.

Threads on COERs, Officer Statements, the Officer Personnel File, improving your ratings, tips on writing your c.v., ...

Share your questions and experiences. Getting health care, strategies, best treatment facilities, experiences, do's and don'ts, getting supplemental insurance, advice for dependents, entitlements...

Discuss pay issues, raises, taxes, TSP, state residency and taxes, SGLI, GI Bill, special pays, SPACE-A flights, vacation opportunities, military facilities and rentals, military lodging...

The who, what, when, where and why of promotions; where are the billets, how to strategize your career progression, do's and dont's, discuss your experience competing for jobs, what moves to make and not make...

Discuss special teams, team vacancies, fitness, uniform issues, equipment caches, commo, field tips and tricks, professional resouces to increase your readiness...

Discuss preparing for retirement, TRICARE, SGLI, VGLI, Retiree Dental Plan, Delta Dental, Veterans Benefits, Social Security, Medicare, Survivor Benefits, retirement pay, best retirement locations for officers, moves, long term travel, post retirement employment...

What is the transformation to you, how it will effect you, speculate on a transformed Corps, job opportunites, billets, force managment, leadership, all aspects of the transformation plans...

Discuss the latest uniform changes, buy and sell a uniform, best sources for uniforms, sizing, care, wear and tear, proper setup, suggested changes...

Discuss Corps trainings such as Basic Officer Course, annual Field Training, Training Modules, training course critiques, etc...

Post any job or send out feelers for qualified candidates. Looking for a new position? Post your c.v. here!

All Professional Categories have forum space here. Create forums and posts to discuss your profession, recruiting, job opportunities, qualifications, leadership in your Category, strategies...

Describe your billet and what it's like to work in CDC, CMMS, Agriculture, DHHS, DHS, Justice, EPA, FOH, FDA, HRSA, IHS, NIH, NOAA, NPS, SAMHSA, USCG