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On this page you can find the PPTs below. These are the slides that promotion board members review before they start a promotion board. They are to serve as a guide for who is selected for promotion and merit-reorder, so they can serve as a good resource when trying to plan your career (I wrote a post about how I’d use them here).
A Farewell Message from the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Colleagues,
This week has been a challenging one for me personally, saying goodbye to all of you as I prepare to leave this position, and reflecting on all that we have accomplished together. My professional life has been intertwined with the military health community for decades, from serving as the Special Assistant to the ASD HA, to my time with what we then called the TRICARE Management Activity to the privilege I’ve had to serve now as the Acting ASD HA and I am profoundly grateful for that. I have gained far more than I have contributed, especially in the lifelong friendships I’ve made here.
I leave the office today confident in the foundation we’ve laid, confident in the people who will continue to serve, and confident in the ability of the Military Health System to take care of our people.
I believe that there is no higher calling in life than to serve others, and no better way to do that than federal service. So, to all of you, whether you serve in uniform, as a career federal civilian, as a political appointee, as a contractor, or as a combination of all of these, thank you for choosing to dedicate your talents to your country. I am proud to have served alongside you and will always be grateful for your friendship, your advice, and the support you have given me throughout my time here.
As I move into my next chapter, I know that these relationships will endure, and I look forward to keeping up with all you accomplish in the days to come. I wish each of you the very best.
V/R,
Seileen
Seileen M. Mullen
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Here is an article about her career as well:
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