Big Sky Branch

     US Public Health Service

     Commissioned Officers' Association (COA)

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Mission

The mission of the Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Service is to improve and protect the public health of the United States by advocating for the Commissioned Corps and its officers.

In meeting its commitment, the organization will provide comprehensive member services, conduct representation and advocacy, conduct education and training for health professionals, conduct studies and research, collaborate with related organizations, and disseminate public and professional information.

Vision

The Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Service is the vibrant, proactive, nationally recognized member-based organization that supports and advocates for the PHS Commissioned Corps and its active, inactive, and retired officers.

The Big Sky Branch of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Officers' Association consists of active duty and retired US Public Health Service Commissioned Officers living in and about the Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Wind River, Flathead, Rocky Boy, Blackfeet, Ft. Belknap and Ft. Peck Indian Reservations in Montana and Wyoming.  Most of the members are or were at one time assigned to the Indian Health Service.