my vision is to share wholeness with my fellow combat veterans, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND FAMILIES
TO SUPPORT THIS GOAL I HAVE COMMITTED TO BECOME EDUCATED AND CERTIFIED IN A MULTITUDE OF WELLNESS EFFORTS INCLUDING MEDITATION, YOGA, FITNESS, VIBRATIONAL (SOUND) HEALING, HOLISTIC AND ALLOPATHIC HEALTH.
I AM ALSO PURSURING MY DEGREE IN INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SO THAT UPON MY RETIREMENT FROM THE MILITARY, I AM AN EXPERT IN WHOLE HEALTH.
Megan R. Brown, EMT-B, RYT-500
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army
18th Medical Command
Plans and Exercises Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
106 Loop Rd.
Building X1509
Fort Shafter, HI 96818
Civilian Education
2018- Present Arizona State University
Bachelors of Science, Integrative Health
2009-2010 Kansas City Kansas Community College Interservice Physician Assistant Program Prerequisites
2009 Pierce College
Interservice Physician Assistant Program Prerequisites
2006-2007 Central Texas College
Associates in General Studies
2003-2004 Northwest Vista College
High School Dual Credit
Military Experience
February 2023-Present - Plans and Exercises (PLEX) Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), G3, 18th Medical Command, Fort Shafter, HI
August 2021-January 2023 - Current Operations Sergeant Major, G3, 18th Medical Command, Fort Shafter, HI
October 2019 – July 2021- Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Dean, Department of Graduate Education, Medical Center of Excellence, Fort Sam Houston, TX
October 2017 – October 2019 – Senior Instructor-Writer (NCOIC) Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training, Fort Sam Houston, TX
October 2015 – October 2017 Maneuver Team Medical Platoon Observer Coach Trainer, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany
August 2012- September 2015 NCOIC of Troop Medical Clinic 8 at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion, Eglin AFB, FL
November 2011 – August 2012 Basic Leader Course Small Group Instructor at the John. W. Kreckle 101st Airborne Division NCO Academy, Fort Campbell, KY
March 2009 – November 2011 101st Airborne Division as a Treatment NCO, Platoon Sergeant (Deployed Forward) and Platoon Sergeant, Fort Hood, TX
March 2005 – March 2009 4th Infantry Division as a Ambulance Aid Driver, Healthcare Sergeant, and Healthcare Sergeant (Deployed Forward)
October 2004 – March 2005 68W Combat Medic Advanced Individual Training, Fort Sam Houston, TX
August – October 2004 Basic Training, Fort Leonardwood, MO
Civilian Experience
February 2018 - September 2018 - The Union Yoga and Fitness- Intern in CrossFit and Strength & Conditioning Programs
September 2018 - February 2020 - The Union Yoga and Fitness - Fitness Coach for CrossFit and Strength Training
December 2020 - April 2021 TruFusion Fitness - Substitute Fitness Coach for Kettlebell, Battle Rope, Bootcamp, and High Intensity Interval Training
Combat Deployments
December 2005 - December 2006 Operation Iraqi Freedom
March 2008 – March 2009 Operation Iraqi Freedom
August 2010 – August 2011 Operation Enduring Freedom
Professional Education and Training
Army Instructor – Training Program Manager
Certifications: Registered Yoga Teacher – 500, Vibrational Medicine, CrossFit Level 1, TruFusion: Kettlebell Master, Battle Ropes, and Boot Camp
Previous Certifications: Advance Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Basic Life Support Instructor, National Organization Victim Advocates, Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Licensure: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Military Schools: Equal Opportunity Leader, Master Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Warrior Leader Course, Health Service Plans and Operations Course, Joint Forces Combat Trauma Management, SHARP Certification Course (Unit Victim Advocate), Observer Controller Academy, Tactical Certification Course, Small Group Instructor Training Course, Army Basic Instructor Course
Currently Enrolled as of March 2021: integrated Restoration (iREST) Level One Course
Awards and Recognitions
Bronze Start Medal (1st Award)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award)
Army Commendation Medal (6th Award)
Army Achievement Medal (11th Award)
Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award)
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (1st Award)
Basic Army Instructor Badge
Memberships
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Sergeant Morales Club
Yoga Alliance
Volunteer Efforts
Veteran's Yoga Project - Led two regular free community yoga classes for two years on Joint Base Fort Sam Houston; raised $2.4K in funds
milmindbody - Taught weekly free community class for one year; transitioned to a weekly livestream online class during the pandemic
United Services Organization (USO) - Taught weekly free community class for two years
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) - teach monthly yoga classes (current) for over 200 young service members