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Congratulations to MAJ Ralph Salazar on being competitively selected for promotion to LTC. Ralph is Executive Officer for 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment at Fort Polk.
Congratulations to MAJ Ralph Salazar on being competitively selected for promotion to LTC. Ralph is Executive Officer for 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment at Fort Polk.
Congratulations to MAJ Will Lewis on his selection for promotion to LTC. Will is the Chief of Health Facility Planning for Regional Health Command - Europe.
Congratulations to MAJ Will Lewis on his selection for promotion to LTC. Will is the Chief of Health Facility Planning for Regional Health Command - Europe.
Congratulations to LTC Ricky Rodriguez who was promoted in a ceremony at the Defense Health Headquarters on Thursday, 16 September. COL Warren Stewart hosted the ceremony, which was well attended by family, friends, and colleagues. Many more watched the live stream online. LTC Rodriguez is HFPA's Director for Operational Support.
HFPA is hiring an equipment planner. The job announcement is open through 14 October.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/615800100
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On 17 September, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center - Europe held the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facilities at Kaiserlautern Army Depot. MAJ Will Lewis and Mr. Brian Benter attended the milestone event. Congratulations to all who participated in this important project and helped make it a reality, including COL(R) Scott Ehnes and Dr. Tom Navo.
Army Relocates Medical Materiel Center in Europe
Kaiserslautern, Germany -- U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe leaders cut the ribbon on its new facilities at Kaiserslautern Army Depot in a cerem...
Photos from U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency's post
The AIM Talent Marketplace will open next week on 23 September.
Visit AIM2Now: https://aim.hrc.army.mil to establish your hiring plan.
Happy birthday, HFPA!đ
The agency was established on
1 September 1975.
Congratulations to the HFPA teammates and alumni who were advanced as Health Facility Institute Fellows this week at the HFI Symposium in San Antonio, TX: COL Jim Goetschius, Mr. Darren McWhirt, Mr. Chris Phillips, Mr. Ed Rodriguez, and Mr. Chris Rutz.
On 19 August, two MEDEVAC aviators and health facility planners changed command at Fort Polk, LA. MAJ Ralph Salazar relinquished command of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment, commonly known as "Cajun Dustoff," to MAJ Chris DiMaio. The company provides medical evacuation services to Fort Polk, the Joint Readiness Training Center, and the surrounding community. We wish Ralph and Chris all the best and look forward to getting them back to health facility planning sometime soon.
FORT POLK, La. â Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Aviation Regiment has a new leader following a change of command ceremony at Polk Army Airfield, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana, Aug. 19.
Congratulations to LTC(R) Chris Rutz on being inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit.
AMEDD Regiment
Photos from Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers's post
HFPA alumnus, Mr. Chris Rutz, led a presentation to the Mid-Maryland Post of the Society of American Military Engineers about the Department of Veterans Affairs Construction & Facilities Management Mid-Atlantic Program on Wednesday, 18 AUG. Before he retired from the Army, Chris was HFPA's Director for Project Ex*****on.
DVA Construction & Facilities Management - Mid-Atlantic Program Presentation
Congratulations to MAJ Tony Asher on receiving the J. Armand Burgun Fellowship. The Fellowship is awarded to students who demonstrate a strong interest in advancing the knowledge, application, and participation of the Facilities Guidelines Institute.
Tony's study focuses on the influence of classroom design on problem behaviors and educational growth indicators for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He is a master's student in Clemson University's Architecture + Health Program.
Congratulations to MAJ Tony Asher on receiving the J. Armand Burgun Fellowship. The Fellowship is awarded to students who demonstrate a strong interest in advancing the knowledge, application, and participation of the Facilities Guidelines Institute.
Tony's study focuses on the influence of classroom design on problem behaviors and educational growth indicators for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He is a master's student in Clemson University's Architecture + Health Program.
Thank you to COL Derek Cooper and the Pacific Medics for recognizing HFPAâs steadfast support of our warfighters and beneficiaries across the Korean Peninsula. We worked closely with the 65th Medical Brigade, MEDDAC-K, and so many others to achieve a successful transition and relocation to Camp Humphreys.
Thank you to COL Derek Cooper and the Pacific Medics for recognizing HFPAâs steadfast support of our warfighters and beneficiaries across the Korean Peninsula. We worked closely with the 65th Medical Brigade, MEDDAC-K, and so many others to achieve a successful transition and relocation to Camp Humphreys.
Congratulations to MAJ Tony Asher on earning the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. Tony is a masterâs student in Clemson Universityâs Architecture + Health program.
On June 9, 2021, President Biden nominated Mr. Guy Kiyokawa to be Assistant Secretary for Enterprise Integration, Department of Veterans Affairs. The appointment requires Senate confirmation. Mr. Kiyokawa is an HFPA alumnus and former MEDCOM Assistant Chief of Staff for Facilities. He is currently the Deputy Director, Defense Health Agency.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/06/09/president-biden-announces-five-key-nominations/
WASHINGTON â Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following five individuals to serve in key roles: Amanda Howe, Nominee for Assistant Administrator for Mission Support, Environmental Protection Agency Guy Kiyokawa, Nominee for Assistant Secretary for Enterprise Integrat...
COL Chris Kiss will be a panel speaker at this year's Facilities and Campus Energy Summit at the National Harbor on 8-9 September.
https://rscouncil.org/facilitiesenergy/
GeoData Summit | March 20-21, 2019 | Alexandria, VA. This summit will convene the GIS community for discussion about agriculture, emergency response, & govt
Congratulations to CPT Kyle Fortner on completing the Marsjmerket (Norwegian Foot March) on 23 July at Fort Detrick. Kyle road marched 30K carrying a 25 lbs rucksack in less than 4 hours and 30 minutes. He is the Detachment Commander at the 6th Medical Logistics Management Center.
Congratulations to CPT Kyle Fortner on completing the Marsjmerket (Norwegian Foot March) on 23 July at Fort Detrick. Kyle road marched 30K carrying a 25 lbs rucksack in less than 4 hours and 30 minutes. He is the Detachment Commander at the 6th Medical Logistics Management Center.
New William Beaumont Army Medical Center touted as the âCrown Jewelâ of the Military Health System
William Beaumont Army Medical Center personnel are all smiles this week as the new WBAMC facility enters its final transition stage after a month of closing activities. For the next two weeks William Beaumont AMC is in the homestretch, moving all outpatient clinics that are currently operating in th...
Congratulations to CPT John Blumhorst and CPT Stephen Mercado on being competitively selected for promotion to MAJ. Both officers are reporting to HFPA this summer.
Congratulations to Ms. Andrea Reid on completing the Civilian Education System (CES) Advanced Course. Andrea is the acting Director for HFPA's Business Operations Division.
Congratulations to Ms. Andrea Reid on completing the Civilian Education System (CES) Advanced Course. Andrea is the acting Director for HFPA's Business Operations Division.
New Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center officially open for business
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. â Fort Leonard Woodâs new Blood Donor Center was officially opened July 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
On Thursday, 1 July 2021, we celebrated the dedication and ribbon cutting for the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center at Fort Bliss, Texas. The ceremony was well attended by dignitaries, senior military and civilians, staff, and community members. COL Chris Drum (HFPA Commander) represented the Agency. Two former HFPA Commanders, Dr. Thom Kurmel and Dr. Mike Brennan, were also in attendance. After many years of hard work by thousands of people, we are looking forward to the move of inpatients to the new hospital on Sunday, 11 July. Congratulations to everyone who had a hand in making this exceptional medical campus a reality.
Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic celebrates annex opening
Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic celebrates the opening of its new annex and the memorialization of Heaton Road.
Congratulations to CPT Kyle Fortner on being competitively selected for the Academic Year 2022 Long Term Health Education and Training Master's School of Choice in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, and Construction Management. Kyle is currently the Detachment Commander of the 6th Medical Logistics Management Center.
Congratulations to CPT Kyle Fortner on being competitively selected for the Academic Year 2022 Long Term Health Education and Training Master's School of Choice in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, and Construction Management. Kyle is currently the Detachment Commander of the 6th Medical Logistics Management Center.
On 3 June, HFPA bid farewell to Russ Stegemoller, Dave Stoehr, and Lisa Walters. Russ and Dave are moving to the Defense Health Agency, and Lisa took a promotion with the Army G9. We wish them all the best and are happy they arenât going far.
On 18 MAY 21, HFPA bid farewell to LTC Anne Chiquitucto and her family. Anne excelled as a clinical planner and operations officer. We miss her and wish the Chiquitucto family all the best on their next adventure.
Congratulations to MAJ Lauren Bullis on her promotion. COL Rob Howe hosted the ceremony at Fort Leonard Wood on Thursday, 27 May 2021. The event was well attended (in-person and virtually) by family, friends, and co-workers.
Congratulations to CPT John Blumhorst on the successful defense of his master's thesis, "Benefits and Barriers of Off-Site Construction in Hospital Projects," at the University of Washington.
Congratulations to CPT John Blumhorst on the successful defense of his master's thesis, "Benefits and Barriers of Off-Site Construction in Hospital Projects," at the University of Washington.
Alumni sighting . . . Jon Roberts, Ross Davidson, and Mike Brennan got together in Aurora, CO this week.
Alumni sighting . . . Jon Roberts, Ross Davidson, and Mike Brennan got together in Aurora, CO this week.
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