68X10 Behavioral Health Technician
SPC Aboubaker Eltoum, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptional meritorious service as Behavioral Health Specialist, Department of Behavioral Health, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland from October 2021-November 2024. SPC Eltoum was an asset to the Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, where he conducted 400 intakes, 200 group therapy sessions, 100 psychological assessments and 2000 vital sign assessments. As a 68X in the Partial Hospitalization Program, he facilitated over 600 therapeutic groups, 240 Transcanial Magnetic Stimulation sessions and 60 intakes. Outside of his assigned duties, SPC Eltoum served as support for COVID, conducting over 1,000 COVID Swabs. SPC Eltoum also provided support for "Operation Ready Medic" and STX trainings. The accomplishments of SPC Eltoum while serving his country reflect credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS A CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR AT THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHABILITATION PROGRAM, U.S. NMRTC, OKINAWA JAPAN FROM SEPTEMBER 2023 TO DECEMBER 2023. SERGEANT WILSON PROVIDED 392 CLINICAL HOURS FOR 246 PATIENT ENCOUNTERS INCREASING ACCESS TO CARE BY 130 PERCENT AND REDUCING MEDICAL COSTS BY $151,400. FURTHERMORE, HE CREATED A LIFE SKILLS COURSE RESTRUCTURING LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, INTERIM CARE, AND CONTINUING CARE SERVICES AND CO-LED 11 JOINT SERVICE TRAINING SESSIONS FOR SIX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS LEADING TO THE CREATION OF THREE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH GROUPS TO MAINTAIN CLINICAL OPERATIONS FOR 77 COMMANDS. SERGEANT WILSON'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, UNRELENTING PERSERVERENCE, AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
In-Patient Psych Ward NCOIC
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS A NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER IN CHARGE, INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT. STAFF SERGEANT (NAME)'s PHENOMENAL ACTIONS CONTRIBUTED TO THE OVERWHELMING SUCCESS OF THE COMMAND'S MISSION. HIS/HER PERFORMANCE REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF/HERSELF, TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, THE REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-PACIFIC, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
68X Behavioral Health NCOIC
During his two year tenure, Sergeant M served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Area North Behavioral Health, ensuring access to BH care to more than 20,000 Soldiers, retirees, and beneficiaries. He provide knowledge and guidance on multiple admin and electronic health related systems to 14 Officers and mentored 12 NCOs, 15 Soldiers, and Civilians. Sergeant M often performed at levels twice his rank to ensure the clinic continued operations in a remote location during the unprecedented COVID pandemic.
Sergeant M devised a plan to expand behavioral health services to over 5K service members assigned to Yongsan, K-16 and Camp Bonifas through incorporation of tele-behavioral services via local troop medical clinic offices. He obtained required equipment and trained medical staff, which ultimately eliminated the need for Soldiers to leave their local posts to attend behavioral health appointments, allowing them to return back to duty sooner. While maintaining continuity with the USAG Yongsan-Casey Command Sergeant Major.
As one of only eight MEDDAC-K Soldiers assigned to Camp Casey, Sergeant M served in multiple required positions in support of the MEDDAC-K with appointment orders as the Equal Opportunity Leader, Primary UPL, Voting Assistance Officer and Army Emergency Relief Officer. He is also signed for and manages four buildings including two barracks safeguarding over $360,500 worth of equipment and maintaining over 500 keys as the primary key custodian, in addition to serving as Primary Safety Officer, Fire Warden and Mail Clerk.
Sergeant M was instrumental in decreasing in/out-processing foot traffic by 90% through incorporation of the Installation Support Modules as the primary method for processing SM to USAG Yongsan-Casey. This action resulted in an increase in clinic staff productivity of 15%. Additionally, he successfully facilitated over 25 annual Unit Risk Inventories, and briefed seven annual Anny Suicide Prevention briefings to over 300 Soldiers, Airmen and Marines including command teams stationed and rotating through Camp Casey and K-16.
FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER IN CHARGE FOR THE CAMP CASEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC. SERGEANT M'S EXPERTISE, LEADERSHIP, AND SUPPORT WERE VITAL TO THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF THE UNIT'S MISSION. HIS DEDICATION TO DUTY AND PROFESSIONALISM ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE 65TH MEDICAL BRIGADE, EIGHTH ARMY AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
Behavioral Health NCO
(RANK NAME) optimized limited resources and personnel shortage to support USAG Youngsan-Casey to ensure all support services and clinical functions were seamlessly conducted in the absence of appointed NCOIC. (NAME RANK's) efforts and selfless service to others outside of her assigned Unit and duties as a BH tech for 210 FA contributed greatly to the Behavioral Health prevention efforts of USAG Youngsan-Casey.
(RANK NAME) demonstrated exceptional professionalism, adaptability and leadership as the interim Camp Casey Behavioral Health Clinic NCOIC. As the interim NCOIC she was responsible for $125,000 worth of equipment, supervised 6 Behavioral Health Technicians, managed 12 staff members, and 4 SUDDCC staff members. (RANK NAME) willingly assisted the Camp Casey Behavioral Health Team outside of her assigned duties, mentored 3 junior 68X Technicians to improve their knowledge base in best practices of the trade.
NCOIC, Freedom Restoration Center
SGT White served as NCOIC of Afghanistan's only Freedom Restoration Center (FRC) at Bagram Airfield in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He led 2 other members of the FRC staff and managed $88,000 in assets. SGT White provided consultations to 12 Combat Stress Control Forward Operating Bases and to Brigade leadership on FRC program requirements, enrollment process, duty impact, and recommendations that kept soldiers in the fight. This lead to a 44% increase in the FRC census.
SGT White was key to orchestrating an aggressive outreach effort. SGT White appeared in 3 AFN commercials promoting FRC and therapy dog services which were broadcast theater-wide. To bring care to the front lines, he organized and volunteered to participate in RC-East missions and spent 7 days outside the wire in austere conditions. He visited 5 FOB/COPs to promote FRC and CSC services and evaluated and treated over 60 SMs in place.
He developed FRC's Standard Operating Procedures and treated 126 joint service members and documented over 200 contacts for the 3 to 5 day residential program. In addition, he managed 110 psych-educational classes as well as individualized counseling for 28 joint service members. SGT White facilitated a record 90% return to duty rate, reclaiming over 10,000 deployment days. His exemplary accomplishments led to his selection as the 455 AEW Outstanding Contributor of the Month for January.
SGT White was selected by the FRC Officer In Charge to independently develop and instruct off-site classes to 3 Coalition Force units on stress management and coping, positive thinking, communication and problem solving, resiliency, anxiety/COSR/PTSD, anger management and sleep hygiene. He sustained a 100% RTD rate and improved relations with coalition forces. Further, he collaborated with an Air Force Chaplain and conducted a specialized Combat and Operational Stress Reaction (COSR) briefing for over 100 Air Force Security Forces members.
Psychiatrist
outstanding service as a psychiatrist in the Department of Behavioral Health at William Beaumont Army Medical Center for soldiers in the inpatient ward as well as the outpatient clinic. Dr Young often saw soldiers in dire need of help in response to requests from psychotherapists or medical doctors on an urgent basis without prior scheduling. He volunteered for and participated in screening soldiers returning from OIF even though he was not obligated to do so. Dr Young maintained a positive attitude and successfully resolved and overcame multiple obstacles in the clinic to deliver quality healthcare. Doctor Young's extraordinary efforts and accomplishments during this period reflect credit upon himself, Combat Stress Detachment 1/Task Force MED and the United States Army.
Psychology Technician
Sergeant Raymond D. Green's exemplary performance has contributed greatly to the success of the Marne Behavioral Health clinic (Division Behavioral Health clinic) by providing over 110 supportive therapy counseling sessions and conducting over 300 Behavioral Health intakes among other achievements, in support of service members assigned and attached to the 3rd Infantry Division. Sergeant Green saw and managed over 150 High Risk Soldiers through the clinic's High Risk Nurse Case Management program, resulting in an improved quality of life for the Soldiers under his care. This reduced the frequency which licensed providers had to see these Soldiers and provided increased access for other service members. Sergeant Green's performance during this period brings great credit upon himself, the 3rd Infantry Division and the United States Army.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Meritorious achievement as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Specialist Sullivan went above and beyond his assigned duties by devoting the entirety of his off-duty time during two weeks to the careful planning, preparation and execution of the change of command inventories for the 528th Medical Detachment (COSC). Specialist Sullivan ensured the smooth and complete turn-over of inventories was completed in three days, two days earlier than planned. Specialist Sullivan's performance during this period brings great credit upon himself, the 528th Medical Detachment and the United States Army.
Mental Health NCOIC
MSG distinguished himself by meritorious service as Chief, Mental Health Flight, 59th Medical Operations Squadron. He oversaw the delivery of competent and confidential clinical services to over 2,000 joint customers.
He developed a medical board transition program that provided critical outpatient care to basic trainees and slashed re-admission rates by 80%.
He delivered mental health support services in five high-visibility sanity boards and five court martials, ensuring the best and fairest judgment.
His efforts contributed to the Mental Health Flight's "Outstanding" rating in the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care accreditation survey.
Provided exceptional care in the field of mental health to Soldiers and their families. Expanded services 100% by training 33 mental health counselors who are now rendering excellent services to the troops in their area of operation.
Mental Health Specialist
For exceptionally meritorious service while serving as part of the 467th Medical Detachment (Combat Stress Control) Main Support Platoon. SPC Johnson's selfless service and outstanding dedication to duty were invaluable to the training and mission capability of the 467th. His willingness to share her combat experience with peers resulted in a higher level of mission readiness. The service of Specialist Johnson reflect great credit upon him, the 467th Medical Detachment (CSC) and the United States Army.
Mental Health Specialist
For exceptionally meritorious service as Mental Health Specialist member of the Combat Stress Control team in support of WAREX 78-11-11 at Fort McCoy, WI during August 2011. During this period, SGT Wayne was instrumental in the successful delivery of mental health needs for units participating in the WAREX including classes and mentoring the junior enlisted. SGT Wayne's professionalism and dedication to the mission reflects greatly upon him, the 55th Medical Detachment and the United States Army.
