Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) announced its Civilian of the Month, Feb. 1.

Dr. Karen Simmons-Faber, a psychologist and clinical supervisor, is assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 and serves as a key member of the NECC Psychological Health Team.

"I am honored to have been selected as the NECC Civilian of the Month," said Simmons-Faber. "The accomplishments that the program has achieved over the years are due to the hard work and diligence of many members of the Psychological Health Team, and due to our continued collaboration with our medical department and Recovery Care Team."

Nancy Harned, executive director, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, announced Simmons-Faber's selection and said she is a true expert in her field and is a valuable asset for EODGRU 2.

"Her efforts have significantly increased coordination and the optimization of care for all supported service members," said Harned, who added she consistently works far above all clinical expectations. "She also meets on a monthly basis with representatives from the NECC Recovery Care Management Program in regards to patients dually enrolled in this program."

Simmons-Faber has helped to lead the way in documenting patient care in the military electronic health record, AHLTA, added Harned.

"She helped create a working relationship with Boone Branch Medical Clinic Psychiatry, which dramatically improved treatment and patient outcomes," said Harned. "Dr. Simmons-Faber is making substantial contributions to NECC readiness. Her hard work, professionalism, and superior knowledge contribute significantly to the NECC mission and establish her as a critical member of the NECC team."

Simmons-Faber added her success is linked to the team of like-minded individuals who truly care about the service members they are assisting.

"I look forward to being a part of the program's expansion and continued evolution as we find new ways to support the remarkable service members of NECC," said Simmons-Faber, who while located at EODGRU2, also provides services to other expeditionary commands within Navy Expeditionary Combat Command.

EODGRU 2, headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), oversees all east coast-based Navy EOD mobile units, including one forward-deployed mobile unit in Spain, as well as EOD Expeditionary Support Unit 2, EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2, and the only east coast-based mobile diving and salvage unit, MDSU 2.

NECC is an enduring warfighting force providing sea-to-shore and inland operating environment capabilities across the full range of military operations which is focused on delivering combat effective expeditionary forces ready for worldwide operations now and into the future.

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