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☷MEDCoE exchange officer earns Australian Conspicuous Service Medal
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 29,2022
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The Australian Ambassador to the United States , the Honorable Arthur Sinodinos , left , presents Lt . Col . Sara Molloy , an Australian exchange officer assigned to the Fielded Force Integration Directorate ( FFID ) , U . S . Army Medical Center of Excellence ( MEDCoE ) , the Conspicuous Service Medal during an investiture ceremony at the Embassy of Australia , Washington , D . C . , March 31 , 2022 . Lt . Col . Sara Molloy , an Australian exchange officer assigned to the Fielded Force Integration Directorate ( FFID ) , U . S . Army Medical Center of Excellence ( MEDCoE ) , was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal by the Australian Ambassador to the United States , the Honorable Arthur Sinodinos , during an investiture ceremony at the Embassy of Australia , Washington , D . C . , March 31 , 2022 . Pictured is Molloy with her Family following the ceremony . From left to right: Lochie Molloy ( son ) , Lt . Col . Dax Molloy ( spouse ) , Lt . Col . Sara Molloy , Matilda Molloy ( daughter ) . JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - FORT SAM HOUSTON , Texas –Lt . Col . Sara Molloy , an Australian exchange officer assigned to the Fielded Force Integration Directorate ( FFID ) , U . S . Army Medical Center of Excellence ( MEDCoE ) was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal by the Australian Ambassador to the United States , the Honorable Arthur Sinodinos , during an investiture ceremony at the Embassy of Australia , Washington , D . C . , March 31 , 2022 . The Conspicuous Service Medal is a uniquely Australian medal , earned by Molloy for meritorious achievement in her previous work in her home country . According to a Royal Australian Army Medical Corps ( RAAMC ) media release , “Lieutenant Colonel Molloy made an outstanding contribution in the development and execution of a Human Performance Program for both North Queensland and the Australian Army . Her outstanding leadership , interpersonal skill and expertise provided a holistic approach to improving cognitive and physical performance while reducing physical injuries and increasing resilience . The positive long - term effects on Soldiers and their physical and mental well - being will be an exceptional force multiplier for the Army in coming years . " Molloy is assigned to MEDCoE as part of an exchange agreement between the Army medical training and education institution and the RAAMC . According to Col . Jon Baker , FFID director , MEDCoE has had an Australian exchange program for over 18 years . The MEDCoE typically sends a 72D Environmental Science Officer to Australia as part of the exchange . “There is great efficacy in the exchange program since it allows the exchange of valuable experience and knowledge between Army Medicine and the Australian Army , ” said Baker , who worked with an Australian medical doctor before Molloy , a medical service officer . “Both Officers were top notch experts within their fields , and Sara exemplifies the best within the Australian Army . ” Molloy , who has close to 20 years of service in the Australian Army , has been assigned to the MEDCoE since 2020 . At FFID , she is lead on developing options to enhance medical capabilities within the division as a Unit of Action , as well as refining and enhancing the medical capabilities in support of the Multi - Domain Task Force . Baker said , “Sara has been invaluable to MEDCoE force modernization efforts . ” He describes Molloy as a significant contributor to the U . S . National Physical Activity Plan ' s ( NPAP ) Military Sector Expert Panel . “Lt . Col . Molloy ' s involvement in this panel proved invaluable in its charge to develop evidence - based strategies , tactics , and objectives that , if pursued , will yield improvements in the physical activity , fitness , health and readiness of U . S . service members , their families and veterans . ” Baker credits Molloy ' s superior subject matter expertise for allowing her to contribute highly comprehensive , actionable recommendations that will appear prominently throughout the panel’s published product pending final editorial review and public release expected later in 2022 . Molloy is as grateful for the experience she has had as an exchange officer as she is for the prestigious medal and recognition of her accomplishments by her home country . “It is a great honor to be recognized for an organizational effort that is focused on our people , ” Molloy said . “I have been fortunate to work with influential leaders , who have believed in a vision and empowered the team to achieve success . ” She believes the honor would not have been possible without the brilliant ideas of her Soldiers , a dedicated staff and the trust and autonomy invested in her by those she describes as inspirational leaders and mentors . Molloy , who was recently selected for a Joint Medical Command in the Australian military , is acutely aware of the increase in credibility the award affords her . Molloy’s focus remains on her current job and how she may contribute to the U . S . and the Australian Army in the near future . “In terms of what is next for me , I look forward to sharing what I have learned working with the U . S . Army and Medical Center of Excellence with my Australian counterparts , ” Molloy said . “In a job where winning matters , strategic alliances and partnerships are critical , and it has been a great honor to serve with the U . S . Army . ” Molloy’s tenure with MEDCoE’s Fielded Force Integration Directorate ends December 2022 . To learn more about the MEDCoE visit https://medcoe . army . mil/ .
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