Baltimore Commissioned Officers Association - BCOA

08/06/2026

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY FOR OUR FIRST BCOA Service Project for the operational year!!!

Join us in planting, harvesting, and caring for the land, while learning hands-on skills that build food sovereignty & neighborhood resilience.

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Where: Whitelock Community Farm
Address: 930 Whitelock St, Baltimore, MD 21217
Lead POC: LCDR Selia Monroe | (571) 338-4025 | [email protected]

08/04/2026

Get BLS Certified – September 2026!

Tri-Country Basic Life Support certification is now available through the Montgomery, Baltimore, and DC COAs in a convenient HYBRID FORMAT! Open to all active duty and retired USPHS officers. Complete the online portion at your own pace, then join us for the hands-on training.

📋 Course Details:
• Cost: $44
• Online portion: Self-guided American Heart Association course (1-2 hours)
• Hands-on skills session: Saturday, September 5, 2026 @ 9AM, 11:30 AM, and 2PM
• Location: 5790 Meadowood St, New Market, MD 21774

📱 Sign up for the September course through the QR code or using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAAAA22A5F5C16-64656163-cprskills?useFullSite=true #/ and receive additional information by email.

⚠️ Important: Skills session attendance is REQUIRED to receive your BLS Provider Card (e-Card). No makeup sessions available.

07/28/2026

Do you have mad face-painting skills?

The TRI-COA Picnic Planning Committee is looking for officers or friends who can volunteer to provide face painting at the picnic.

WHEN: Saturday, September 26, 2026
12:00–3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Hillandale Local Park
10615 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20903

To share your talent, contact CDR Vandna Kishore at [email protected]

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

BCOA Service Project

Join us in planting, harvesting, and caring for the land, while learning hands-on skills that build food sovereignty & neighborhood resilience.

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Where: Whitelock Community Farm
Address: 930 Whitelock St, Baltimore, MD 21217
Lead POC: LCDR Selia Monroe | (571) 338-4025 | [email protected]

07/04/2026

Happy Birthday America!🇺🇸

Today we celebrate 250 years of American Independence and the enduring spirit of a nation founded on courage, sacrifice, and the pursuit of liberty.

For 250 years Americans have answered the call to serve, and to build something greater than themselves.

Happy Independence Day! From all of us at Baltimore COA, have a happy and safe 4th!

07/02/2026

Get BLS Certified—September 2026!

Tri-Country Basic Life Support certification is now available through the Montgomery, Baltimore, and DC COAs in a convenient HYBRID FORMAT! Open to all active duty and retired USPHS officers. Complete the online portion at your own pace, then join us for the hands-on training.

📋 Course Details:

• Cost: $44
• Online portion: Self-guided American Heart Association course (1-2 hours)
• Hands-on skills session: Saturday, September 5, 2026 @ 9AM, 11:30 AM, and 2PM
• Location: 5790 Meadowood St, New Market, MD 21774

📱 Sign up for the September course through the QR code and receive additional information by email.

⚠️ Important: Skills session attendance is REQUIRED to receive your BLS Provider Card (e-Card). No makeup sessions available.

06/15/2026

Don’t miss the 2026 PHS Birthday Ball! You are cordially invited to join your fellow PHS Officers in celebration of the 228th “Birthday” of the USPHS.

DATE: Saturday, July 18, 2026

LOCATION: Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) - The Bolling Center

TIME: 5:30 - 10:30 pm ET (New end time)

ADDRESS: 50 Theisen St. Washington, DC 20032

DRESS CODE:

Dinner Dress White Jacket (preferred)
Dinner Dress White (Chokers)
Dinner Dress Blue Jacket
Dinner Dress Blues
Service Dress Blues
Formal gown (Female Officers)
You may RSVP here: www.tinyurl.com/PHS228 or (Note: you may need to use your personal device to access this site, as it may not function on some work computers)

Pricing depends on your rank, and your guest will be the same price as your ticket. Payment plans are accepted. Payment accepted via PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo.

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VOLUNTEERS and COMMITTEE MEMBERS for the PHS BALL:

Would you like to help with the Ball? We are seeking Volunteers & Committee Members for the 2026 PHS Birthday Ball!

- Set up team/Decorating Team – Must be able to show up two hours early. Can change onsite or next door into formal wear/uniform. Need help with a balloon arch and table décor.

- Hosts for out-of-town visitors: Are you able to host any Officers that may come into town for the event? If you have an extra room and willing to host an officer or a couple, please let us know!

- Videographer – Do you have a 4K gimbal camera and are you willing to capture some footage at the Ball? Please let us know.

If you can help in any of these capacities, please write to [email protected]

05/08/2026

The COA Cincinnati Branch is excited to announce we are hosting a uniform swap station at this year’s symposium in Cleveland. We have a large selection of khakis, whites, SDBs, and ODUs available; both for men and women. We also have a selection of uniform components (e.g.: belts, covers, footwear.). All uniforms and uniform components will be provided free of charge to officers.

All officers and local branches are invited to join in the fun! Feel free to contribute extra uniform components to the selection and help our fellow officers find what they need.

The uniform swap tables will be located near the symposium registration desk all week, starting in the afternoon/evening on Sunday, May 17th. Any questions? Contact LCDR Karl Feldmann via text at 513-815-1537.

05/07/2026

You are cordially invited to the USPHS BIRTHDAY BALL this summer in DC!
If you are having any issues accessing the RSVP link, please try using your personal device (phone, iPad, etc). Some government computers may not allow access to the site, which is a Google form. The link to register is:
https://tinyurl.com/PHS228
And, if you continue to have issues, just email [email protected] and we will help get you registered.