- Advocacy—initiatives that promote the public health mission of the PHS Commissioned Corps and the overarching importance of public health for the nation
Education and training through programs such as
- C. Everett Koop Educational Fund for professional development of active-duty officers
- RADM Mishoe “Believe” scholarships to support the career dreams of high school seniors from populations burdened by health disparities
- Family Member Educational Scholarships for COA family members
- RADM Jerrold Michael Fellowship to fund advanced certification in public health for leadership development
Governance and Development to maintain an effective Board of Trustees and increase resources to provide greater support for public health initiatives
- Preservation of heritage to support preserve the historical legacy of the Public Health Service and the PHS Commissioned Corps
- Special projects and research support for initiatives that advance and promote public health and public health leadership nationally and globally
