US Public Health Service Receives Presidential Unit Citation

CDR Terry Boles — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:24:12 -0400

President Obama presented the Presidential Unit Citation to the US Public Health Service (PHS) today in the Oval Office. The PHS was recognized for their work on the frontlines of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. This is the first Presidential Unit Citation the PHS has received

https://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2015/09/24/president-presents-awards-ebola-containment-efforts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zDEt96R2F4&index=1&list=PLSDzEhxgwQWXywrplSavjnodDqsrWRCBW

The President Presents Awards for Ebola Containment Efforts

President Obama delivers remarks at a presentation of awards to Health and Human Services personnel for their contributions to the containment of the Ebola epidemic. September 24, 2015.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Sep 25 at 2015 2:27 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:27:28 -0400

Congrats. Good for them.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 2:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:45:41 -0400

Congrats! The unsung heroes finally got a look from the Boss!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 25 at 2015 2:46 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:46:59 -0400

To me it is somewhat amazing that the entire US Public Health Service (PHS) was presented with a Presidential Unit Citation. That seems to be akin to the entire US Coast Guard or one of the Military Services being presented with a Presidential Unit Citation.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2018 6:02 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:02:19 -0400

Yea- the CAPT got hers. I guess it’s like a unit receiving it. Otherwise they would have to figure out what individuals participated. That is not the norm in DOD. You have to take into account they are built different then DOD.