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Episode 19 What is a 670A Health Service Maintenance Technician Guest CW3(P) Goldie Cooper

• SKM • Episode 19

Join us as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Army healthcare with our special guest, CW3(P) Goldie Cooper, a seasoned 670A Health Service Maintenance Technician. Learn about the critical role these experts play in ensuring that medical equipment is battle-ready and operational, saving lives both on and off the field.

🔍 In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The day-to-day responsibilities of a 670A Technician.
  • The challenges and rewards of maintaining health service equipment.
  • Insightful career advice and experiences from CW3(P) Goldie Cooper.

CW3(P) Cooper is currently assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) and serves as the 670A Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) Program Director. His previous assignments include: Test Officer, U.S. Army Medical Department Board (now known as the U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity); Chief of Equipment Management Branch, USA MEDDAC Fort Carson, CO; Unit Maintenance Officer, 10th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Carson, CO; and Chief of Medical Maintenance, U.S. Military Hospital Kuwait (USMHK). CW3 Cooper’s civilian and military education include a Bachelor of Applied Science and Technology in Biomedical Electronics from Thomas Edison State University, and an Associate of Applied Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).  He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate School (Honor Graduate); Health Services Warrant Officer Basic Course; the Health Services Warrant Officer Advanced Course; the Medical Logistics Officer Course; the AMEDD Captains Career Course (Commandant’s List); Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education (WOILE; Commandant’s List) and the Health Services Maintenance WOILE Follow-On course (Commandant’s List). He has also earned the Air Assault Badge (Distinguished Honor Graduate). His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award), Army Achievement Medal (5th award), Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with campaign star), Iraq Campaign Medal (with campaign star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3nd award), Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon (5th award).

🎧 Tune in. Whether you’re a military enthusiast, looking to join the forces, or simply curious about a unique career path, this episode has something for everyone!

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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are the guests and host’s alone and do not reflect the official position of the Medical Service Corps, the Department of Defense, or the US Government. All information discussed is unclassified approved for public release and found on open cleared sources.

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