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Lapse in Federal Appropriations
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Visit www.dha.mil/shutdown for more information.
The Burn Center accepts military and civilians

Leadership

Colonel Shaun R. Brown

Colonel Shaun R. Brown

Commander, USAISR
SGM Kristopher L. Raines

SGM Kristopher L. Raines

Sergeant Major, USAISR
LTC Samandra T. Demons

LTC Samandra T. Demons

Deputy Commander, USAISR
Dr. Victor Convertino

Dr. Victor Convertino

Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Sylvain Cardin, Ph.D.

Dr. Sylvain Cardin, Ph.D.

Research Director
Leopoldo C. Cancio

Leopoldo C. Cancio

Burn Center Director