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Rebecca Cozzo, ISC issue resolution specialist, and Jeff Engel, ISC chair, pose for a photo in their office.
ISC Bridges Modernization and Mission
By Derrik Noack | June 25, 2025
Modernizing an organization like USMEPCOM requires more than just new tools and policies. Listening to the people who use the tools and process applicants is an essential part of that growth. The Innovation Steering Committee (ISC) bridges headquarters-led change and MEPS-level operations by connecting frontline users directly to modernization efforts.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Howard Williams, Memphis MEPS senior enlisted advisor, leads a class during Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Williams spoke about the intricacies of the relationship between Enlisted and Officers, offering insights into the Enlisted perspective.
Bridging the Gap: Memphis MEPS SEA Prepares Future Officers at Embry-Riddle
By Ashley Toomey | June 3, 2025
Senior Chief Petty Officer Howard Williams, Memphis MEPS senior enlisted advisor (SEA), shared his experience and perspective with officer candidates during a leadership development exercise hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Navy and Marine Corps NROTC unit.
Paul Martin, a former U.S. Navy Seabee, stood in solemn remembrance at the Albany Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) honoring the legacy of his son and fallen Marine, Sgt. Shawn P. Martin, whose bravery and ultimate sacrifice in Iraq epitomized the courage of America’s service members. The oath room at Albany MEPS bears Sgt. Martin’s name, ensuring that every future warrior who swears their commitment to defend the nation does so in the presence of his enduring spirit.
Honoring a Fallen Marine: A Father’s Tribute to Sgt. Shawn P. Martin
By Army Capt. Atira Lynah | May 23, 2025
A father honors his son at Albany MEPS
USMEPCOM launched it first AI-generated summary tool to streamline review of military applicant medical records, marking a major innovation in the command's prescreening process.
USMEPCOM Launches AI Tool to Streamline Medical Reviews for Applicants
By Derrik Noack | May 19, 2025
USMEPCOM just launched the first AI-generated summary tool for military applicant Health Information Exchange encounters, another major step forward in transforming its medical prescreening process.
Former USMEPCOM commander Col. Megan Stallings recognizes Renee Johnson with a coin for providing narration for more than 50 command events and videos. Renee Johnson, a retired Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class and lifelong performer, has become USMEPCOM's trusted narrator and voice of ceremonies, blending her passion for storytelling, service and theatre to inspire, uplift and honor others
The Voice That Honors: Renee Johnson's Story
By Derrik Noack | May 12, 2025
If you close your eyes and listen, you might mistake Renee Johnson, administrative support specialist, J-8, for Barbara Howard from “Abbott Elementary” – the same rich, precise diction, exuding both authority and warmth. It’s a voice that commands attention yet comforts, a presence felt across USMEPCOM whenever Johnson takes the microphone to narrate awards ceremonies.
(L) Dr. Ashley Jackson, director of USMEPCOM's newly established Provider Quality Management Program Office (PQMPO) collaborates with Army Col. Megan McKinnon, USMEPCOM command surgeon. USMEPCOM launched the PQMPO to centralize oversight and standardize medical evaluations for military applicants amid evolving technology and policy demands.
USMEPCOM Centralizes Medical Oversight with New Office
By Derrik Noack | May 5, 2025
USMEPCOM officially launched the new Provider Quality Management Program Office (PQMPO) in April, a centralized office under the Command Surgeon office. This transition shifts how USMEPCOM supports its approximately 500 medical providers across 65 MEPS.
USMEPCOM personnel pose for a photo during stand up of the first ever
USMEPCOM Launches Mobile Processing with "MEPS in a Box"
By Derrik Noack | April 30, 2025
USMEPCOM launched a new initiative dubbed “MEPS in a Box,” starting with a pilot site in Austin, Texas, April 28 – 30.
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