TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii – Sergeant Major (SGM) Phillip R. Tally assumed responsibility of Public Health Command-Pacific (PHC-P) during a formal ceremony held at the Commander's Lanai, Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), on September 4, 2025. Colonel Edgardo Ramirez, Public Health Command-Pacific Commander, presided over the event.
The assumption of responsibility ceremony is a time-honored Army tradition, symbolizing the transfer of authority and accountability to a new senior enlisted leader. The passing of the guidon, the unit's flag, from the commander to the incoming Sergeant Major formally announces the transition to the troops, representing the continuity of command.
"As Soldiers, we must maintain a high state of readiness to answer our nation's call," stated Colonel Ramirez during the ceremony. "We need to ensure that we can continue to support our nation in a multi-array operational environment."
SGM Tally, a native of Clayton, North Carolina, completed Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and Preventive Medicine Occupational Skill Advanced Individual Training at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. His diverse career includes assignments with the 38th Preventive Medicine Detachment in Yongsan, Korea; Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany; and the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Liberty. He has also served in key leadership roles at Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center, Fort Huachuca; the 1st Medical Brigade, Fort Cavazos; and the Army Public Health Center. SGM Tally’s deployments include two tours to Afghanistan in support of Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan, and a deployment to Katy, Texas, for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. SGM Tally is married to MSG Losivale Tally, who serves as a Preventive Medicine NCO.
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve,” said SGM Tally in his remarks. “It’s an honor to stand with this team and carry forward a mission that protects the force, promotes health, and prevents harm across the Indo-Pacific. I will lead with integrity, listen with humility, and serve with purpose. Together, we will build readiness, strengthen relationships, and rise to every challenge.”
The ceremony commenced with a dynamic performance by the Siva Tau (War Dance) performers: SFC Imo Aieti (94th Army Air Missile Defense Command, JBPHH, HI), SFC Terrence L. Sinapati (Tripler Army Medical Center, TAMC, HI), SFC Mathew T. Tuinei (225th Combat Support Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI), SGT Washington P. Ameperosa (94th Army Air Missile Defense Command, JBPHH, HI), SPC Erupi E. Autele (7th Field Artillery Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI), SPC Aitofele E. Sakaria (14th Armored Squadron, Schofield Barracks, HI), and SPC Duwayne S. Su'esu'e (US Army Law Enforcement Element, Fort Shafter, HI). A Woodwind Quintet, led by SGT Ethan Miller, also provided musical accompaniment. ** Dance Team Lead
| Date Taken: | 09.04.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.07.2025 15:10 |
| Story ID: | 550007 |
| Location: | HAWAII, US |
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