South Dakotan promoted to rear admiral

Brent Rohlfs dedicated more than 28 years to the Indian Health Service

Alicia Palazzolo, who gave opening introductions during a promotion ceremony, stands beside Capt. Brent Rohlfs as he prepares to take the oath of office for rear admiral lower half. Shannon Marvel/Aberdeen Insider.

An Aberdeen man has earned one of the highest honors within the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Brent Rohlfs was recognized for his promotion from captain to rear admiral lower half during a ceremony at the Dakota Event Center this month.

He has dedicated more than 28 years to the Indian Health Service, holding numerous leadership roles that reflect his lifelong commitment to service, education, health care and engineering, according to the Public Health Service.

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