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About Us

BJACH Leadership

BJACH Commander

Patrick Miller, COL

Colonel Patrick W. Miller received his commission in the Medical Service Corps from St. Bonaventure University in 2003 while earning a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He holds a master's degree in business administration and public administration from Syracuse University, as well as a master’s degree in strategic studies from the United States Army War College.

Colonel Miller has served in a wide variety of field and fixed medical units. His previous military assignments include: Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8/9, Office of the Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia; Director, Readiness Analytics and Performance Management, G-8/9, Office of the Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia; Commander, 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; Deputy Commander for Administration, Fort Drum, New York; Chief, Resource Management, Tripler Army Medical Center and Chief, Business Operations at the Enhanced Multiservice Market, Honolulu, Hawaii; Brigade Comptroller, 1st Medical Brigade, Fort Cavazos, Texas; Chief, Resource Management, Fort Drum, New York; Company Commander, US Army Dental Activity, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Iraqi Brigade Logistics Advisor, 5/6 Military Transition Team, Baghdad, Iraq; Ambulance Platoon Leader, Operations Officer and Adjutant, 15th Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Cavazos, Texas; Medical Platoon Leader, 1-9 Cavalry Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Baghdad, Iraq and Fort Cavazos, Texas.

His military education includes the AMEDD Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, US Army Command and General Staff College, US Army War College and the 10th Mountain Division’s Light Fighter School Commando Course.

COL Miller’s awards and decorations include the Soldier’s Medal, Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with four service stars, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Citation and the Army Superior Unit Award. He has earned the Combat Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.

COL Miller is a Certified Defense Financial Manager- Acquisition (CDFM-A), a proud member of the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3), and a member of the New York State Veteran’s Hall of Fame. He is happily married with two children.
 
 

Larry D. White II, CSMCSM Larry D. White II

CSM Larry D. White II enlisted in the United States Army on June 25, 1997, and attended Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

CSM White has served in a variety of assignments from line medic to squad leader both CONUS and OCONUS.

Previous assignments include 4th Ranger Training Brigade, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leadership Course (RSLC), Fort Moore GA; 9th Division Military Transition Team-Division Senior Medic, Baghdad, Iraq; Womack Army Medical Center-Clinic, Fort Liberty, NC; Assistant IG, Medical Readiness Command-West, JBSA, TX; First Sergeant, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas; Senior Enlisted Advisor and Medical Intelligence Analyst, National Center for Medical Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency, Fort Detrick, MD; and Division Senior Medic, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, First Sergeant 225th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB), Operations NCO 25th Infantry Division Surgeon Cell, Schofield Barracks, HI. Operation Sergeant Major, Medical Center of Excellence 3/5/7, Joint Base San Antonio, TX. The Sergeant Major for the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (ISR) Joint Base San Antonio, TX.

CSM White's is a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Course Class 69, Company Commander First Sergeant Course and he holds a Master of Arts from Liberty University, a Doctoral Certificate in Strategic Leadership and he is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Strategic Leadership from Liberty University.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (5 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (Numeral 3), Military Outstanding Volunteering Award, Armed Forces Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award (1OLC), Joint Unit Meritorious Award, Army Inspector General’s Badge, Combat Medic Badge, Parachutist Badge, Chilean Jump Wings, German Armed Forces Sport Badge-Silver, German Marksmanship Badge-silver, Ranger Tab and Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3).
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