HONOLULU-- (May 3, 2017) For the military medical community, there are fewer accolades higher than being inducted into The Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3).
The Order of Military Medical Merit is a unique, private organization, founded by the Commanding General of U.S. Army Health Services Command in April 1982 that recognizes excellence and promotes fellowship and esprit de corps among Army Medical Department (AMEDD) personnel.
Membership in the Order recognizes those individuals who have clearly demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence, served in the Army Medical Department (for a minimum of 10 years) with selflessness, and have made sustained contributions to the betterment of Army Medicine.
The O2M3 shows distinguished service which is recognized by the senior leadership of the AMEDD. Members are given a certificate and a handsome medallion that signifies to all they meet that they are members of the Order. You will see members proudly display their medallions at formal AMEDD social functions.
In the 35 years since the award was created, only 11,508 Army Medical Department personnel have been granted membership and more than 40 of them are current staff members at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC).
"For seasoned AMEDD officers, warrant officers, NCOs and civilians, being inducted into the Order signifies more than what is written in awards and evaluations, it signifies that the individual is highly regarded by their superiors, peers and subordinates alike and that they have made a lasting contribution to the legacy of the Army Medical Department," said retired Col. Lisa Brown, O2M3 administrator.
There is a Hawaii Chapter of O2M3 recipient's and they conduct an annual dinner where they gather to build comradery, reflect on the challenges facing the active duty force and recognize the newest recipients and present them with their medallions.
Co-Chaired by Jim Ingebredtsen, the TAMC Deputy Provost Marshall and Doug Miller, Lt Col. (R), former chief of PAD the Hawaii Chapter of O2M3 is the only organization of its kind within the AMEDD whose membership includes active duty military (from all units on Oahu), DA civilians and the local AMEDD retiree population.
"For 10 years, some of the most accomplished AMEDD folks on island have joined the annual dinner for friendship and to introduce spouses to a fun and enlightened evening of caroling and laughter," said Ingebredtsen. "It's a wonderful gathering of the AMEDD family. The next dinner will be Dec 5th."
For more information on the Order of Military Medical Merit, please visit: http://ameddregiment.amedd.army.mil/merit/o2m3.html
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