We’re taking a break from the Pronunciation Series to celebrate Veterans Day 2026. In this episode, we talk about what Veterans Day is first. Then, I give a shout out to the Veterans who have been on this podcast. Thank you to all the Veterans listening to this episode, as well. Thank you for your service.
What is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is an American holiday. We observe it every year on November 11. On Veterans Day, we honor all American Veterans, including military veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces and the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. Armistice Day commemorates the end of WWI on November 11, 1918.
One way to observe or celebrate Veterans Day is to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on November 11. It’s a moment of silence to honor veterans.
List of Veteran Pharmacists who have been on this show
*Some are now civilians, but most are active duty
- Episode 48 features Jerilyn Arneson, PharmD. During our conversation, we discuss her role as a Revenue Integrity Pharmacist. She is a former Air Force Pharmacist. Thank you for your service, Dr. Arneson. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/JerilynArneson
- Episode 101 features Allie Butler, PharmD. Allie became a pharmacist after her service in the US Air Force. During our conversation, Allie and I talk about her passion for diabetes management and supporting Veterans. Her website is https://diabetesbattlebuddy.com/. Thank you for your service, Dr. Butler. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode101.
- Episode 123 features Renu Lal, PharmD from the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. At the time of the interview, she was the Team Lead in the Division of Drug Information (DDI) within the Food and Drug Administration/Center for Drug Evaluation and Research/Office of Communications. Thank you for your service, Dr. Lal. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode123.
- Episode 185 featured RDML Pam Schweitzer, PharmD (now retired). She is the former Assistant Surgeon General of the United States and Chief Pharmacy Officer. We discussed her career with the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Thank you for your service, Dr. Schweitzer. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode185.
- Episode 187 featured Coast Guard Pharmacist Stephanie Begansky, PharmD At the time she was stationed in North Carolina, and I believe she’s in Puerto Rico now. Thank you for your service, Dr. Begansky. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode187.
- Episode 209 featured Marisol Martinez, PharmD with the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. At the time, she was working a non-traditional pharmacist role at the CDC – serving as the pharmacy formulary manager and clinical subject matter expert for the CDC’s World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. Thank you for your service, Dr. Martinez. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode209.
- Episode 229 was part of my Pharmacist Authors Series in 2023. Dr. Pam Schweitzer was on the show to talk about a children’s book she wrote with her daughter Amy. The title is Alice and Jack Hike the Grand Canyon. Thank you again for your service, Dr. Schweitzer. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode229.
- Episode 239 featured a US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officer by the name of Stephen Chang, PharmD. He’s a Public Health Pharmacist with the FDA. I enjoyed hearing about his deployment to Detroit, MI during the pandemic. Detroit is an hour away, and I had no idea all the good things he was doing to help folks in my general area. Thank you for your service, Dr. Chang. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode239.
- Episode 251 was Dr. Pam Schweitzer’s third time on the show. In episode 251, Dr. Schweitzer talked about the PBS Documentary Invisible Corps. The topic of the documentary is the US Public Health Service and the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Thank you again for your service, Dr. Schweitzer. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode251.
- Episode 260 featured Kendra Jenkins, PharmD. Dr. Jenkins is also a US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps pharmacist, currently with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. During our interview, we discuss her career as a public health pharmacist, settings she has worked in, roles she has served, deployments she’s been on, being a “boy mom,” advice for students and pharmacists who are considering their career options and more. If you’re interested in a residency or career in public health, you need to listen to my conversations with the all of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps pharmacist, including Dr. Kendra Jenkins. Thank you for your service, Dr. Jenkins. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode260.
- Episode 353 was part of my Pharmacist Authors Series. Sandra Onye, PharmD was my guest. At the time of the interview, she was a US ARMY pharmacist stationed in Italy. Her book is called Winning Is in My DNA: 15 Minutes of Self-Reflection. It’s a guided journal. Dr. Onye’s book has helped me journal my “wins.” Up until our interview, I did not document my wins. I always focused on what I had yet to do. Thank you for your service, Dr. Onye. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode353
- Episode 365 was my Moneyball for Pharmacists 2.0 episode. I asked 9 pharmacy professionals the same question, and RDML Pam Schweitzer was one of the participants. I asked her, “We all know that the base hits of yesteryear were: selling prescriptions and front end merchandise, giving flu shots, doing MTM, etc. From your point of view, what’s a base hit for the pharmacy profession in 2026?” Want to hear her answer? Listen to episode 365. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode365
- Episode 355 with Dr. Anthony Morreale. He is not a Veteran, but he has helped many Veterans during his decades of service with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Thanks for all you do, Dr. Morreale. https://links.thepharmacistsvoice.com/episode355
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