Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Kabbah from Sierra Leone has been awarded the prestigious Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3) by the U.S. Army.

The ceremony, held at Fort Detrick, saw Lt. Col. Kabbah joining the esteemed company on February 29th during an Army Medical Logistics Command awards ceremony.

The O2M3 membership is a mark of distinguished service recognized by Army Medical Department senior leadership, symbolized by a sterling silver medallion and maroon ribbon. AMLC Commander Colonel Marc Welde presented Kabbah with this distinguished honor, emphasizing that it signifies commitment to advancing Army Medicine and professional excellence.

Lt. Col. Kabbah, who serves as AMLC’s Reserve liaison officer and deputy chief of staff for support operations, expressed his humility after the ceremony, acknowledging the significance of the award. He was nominated for this honor by retired Colonel William “Drake” Floyd, citing Kabbah’s remarkable 30-year career achievements.

Floyd highlighted Kabbah’s leadership during the 2020 COVID-19 response, where he led a 78-person team and rapidly deployed Army field hospitals to New York and New Jersey. Additionally, Kabbah’s efforts in establishing combat occupational therapy programs and planning the conversion of a combat support hospital to the first Army Reserve field hospital at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, were recognized.

The O2M3, founded in 1982, aims to recognize excellence and foster fellowship among Army Medical Department personnel. Membership is granted to individuals who demonstrate high standards of integrity, moral character, and professional competence, having served in the AMEDD for at least 15 years with selflessness and contributing significantly to the betterment of Army Medicine. Lt. Col. Ibrahim Kabbah’s induction into the O2M3 marks a proud moment for Sierra Leone and exemplifies his dedication to advancing medical excellence within the U.S. Army.