Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service

07/17/2026

Listen to CAPT Carrie Schuler, Chief of Population and Correctional Health at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, as she shares her story and why she serves in the Public Health Service. CAPT Schuler reflects on her path to service, the purpose that drives her, and the impact nurses make in correctional settings and in the lives of people returning to their communities.

Listen to her full story on Chief Nurse Chats with RADM Jennifer Moon, the Chief Nurse Officer. https://www.youtube.com/

07/16/2026

Happy 228th Anniversary to the U.S. Public Health Service!

Now a commissioned service, our mission and our calling are as vital today as they were in our earliest days.

To protect, promote and advance the health and safety of the nation!

We continue to stand on the frontlines ready to provide essential health care services during global and national public health emergencies. We also offer everyday care and support for underserved and vulnerable populations most in need. This is our steadfast, unwavering commitment.

07/01/2026

As we celebrate America’s 250th, we’re proud to highlight how the U.S. Public Health Service continues to serve our country with readiness, resilience, and a mission that has strengthened communities for generations.

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06/29/2026

Today, we are proud to highlight the story of CAPT Luz Rivera as part of our Why I Serve in the Public Health Service campaign.

Read why she serves in her own words:

“After 15 years in the U.S. Public Health Service, I can say this with certainty: service isn’t something I do — it’s who I am.
I grew up believing that real service means giving something meaningful of yourself. My mother taught me, “Don’t give the leftovers — give what’s precious.” Those words shaped the way I show up in the world, and they’ve guided every step of my career as a Scientist and Mental Health Provider.

From deployments after hurricanes and water crises to standing with families in their hardest moments, I’ve learned that every challenge is really a puzzle — and there is always a way forward if you’re willing to look closely enough. Sometimes that means sitting with someone others have given up on and helping them find a new definition of hope. Sometimes it means supporting a teenager who has lost everything, even when the rules tell you to stay six feet away.

Across 23 deployments, international missions, and national responses, one truth has stayed steady: the work we do is not symbolic. It’s real. It shapes lives, families, and futures.

I serve because compassion is a form of strength.
I serve because discipline and humanity can — and must — coexist.
I serve because every life changed strengthens our nation.
I serve because honor isn’t a concept — it’s a practice.

This uniform is a choice. And every day, I choose to serve.”

This is why she serves.

06/11/2026

“Ready. Strong. PHS Mission Fit.

Public Health Service Officers challenge YOU to get outside and GET ACTIVE!”

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, HHS honors the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation and remembers the families who carry their legacy forward.

05/21/2026

Today we are proud to share the story of CAPT Jyl Martin for our "Why I Serve in the Public Health Service" campaign.

For CAPT Martin, service is rooted in values she has carried since the day she first put on the uniform in 2009: integrity, discipline, compassion, and a commitment to something greater than herself. Through deployments, leadership roles, and years of advancing public health, she continues to embody what it means to serve with purpose.

Her journey has taken her from leading on the ground during the Monrovia Medical Unit’s Ebola response in Liberia to tackling some of the nation’s most pressing infectious and chronic disease challenges in the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) located in the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. Along the way, she has strengthened programs, mentored teams, expanded her skills, and helped drive efforts to prevent disease and improve health outcomes across the country.

CAPT Martin’s story reflects the heart of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps: answering the call, stepping up to every challenge, and serving with pride year after year.

This is why service matters.
This is why leadership matters.
This is Why I Serve in the Public Health Service

05/19/2026

Today the "Why I Serve in the Public Health Service," was launched that highlights the experiences, motivations, and service of Public Health Service officers across the nation.

"Why I Serve in the Public Health Service" will roll out on social media beginning this week, with new stories shared throughout the year on the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps platforms.

U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Launches "Why I Serve in the Public Health Service" Storytelling Campaign Ahead of Memorial Day

05/12/2026

Happy Nurses Week to all USPHS Commissioned Corps nurses serving across the nation and throughout the world.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassion, resilience, and leadership in service to public health. Our nurse officers continuously answer the call during deployments, emergencies, critical clinical staff shortages and patient surges — always leading with professionalism and heart.

Your impact is seen every day in the lives of the individuals, families, and communities you serve.

Nurses give HOPE. Nurses are HOPE.
Thank you for all you do in support of the mission of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.