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DHA Research & Development
U.S. Army Medical Research & Development Command
NEWS & INFORMATION

USAMRDC to Host Change of Responsibility

Media Contact:
Danae Johnson
USAMRDC Public Affairs Office
danae.n.johnson.civ@health.mil

For Immediate Release

June February 23, 2024

FORT DETRICK, Md. – The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command will mark a new change in leadership during a Change of Responsibility ceremony, on Friday, March 20.

The ceremony is set to take place at 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium of building 1520 at Fort Detrick. Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Dills ll will relinquish responsibility to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Curt C. Conklin.

Conklin most recently served as the Army Forces Command Sgt. Maj. Surgeon.

Maj. Gen. Paula C. Lodi, commander of the USAMRDC and Fort Detrick, will serve as the senior presiding officer for the ceremony.

For media interested in attending the event, please email danae.n.johnson.civ@health.mil

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About USAMRDC:
From illness to injury, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command is the only organization solely focused on research and development to address the military's unique medical readiness requirements. For more information, visit: https://mrdc.health.mil.

Last Modified Date: 24-Feb-2026