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Brigadier General (Ret.) Rhonda L. Cornum, PhD, MD to Appear at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham, UK

49 North™, a division of TechWerks, LLC, is proud to announce that Brigadier General (Ret.) Rhonda L. Cornum, PhD, MD, will appear at the Emergency Services Show in Birmingham, England, on September 17–18, 2025, at Booth 5/K172.

Dr. Cornum is internationally recognized as a pioneer in resilience, wellbeing, and force protection. She retired from the United States Army in 2012 as a Brigadier General and served as the Director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness—a groundbreaking program that trained over 1.1 million Soldiers in resilience skills. Prior to that, she was the Assistant Surgeon General for Force Protection, commanded the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, and served as the Command Surgeon for U.S. Army Forces Command.

A board-certified surgeon in urology, with a PhD in biochemistry and nutrition from Cornell University, Dr. Cornum’s military career was defined by service at the frontlines of medicine, research, and leadership. She is also a decorated Gulf War veteran and former Prisoner of War, who chronicled her experiences of survival and resilience in her memoir, She Went to War. Her decorations include the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Air Medal, and Prisoner of War Medal.

Today, Dr. Cornum continues to advance resilience and wellbeing as Director of Health Strategy at TechWerks and a leading figure with 49 North™, where she helps organizations worldwide strengthen both physical and mental readiness.

“We are honored to bring Brigadier General Cornum to the Emergency Services Show,” said former 1SG Christopher Poe, Director of Community Development at 49 North. “Her extraordinary story and unmatched expertise embody the very resilience and leadership that today’s emergency services professionals need as they face unprecedented challenges.”

Attendees of the Emergency Services Show are invited to meet Brigadier General Cornum and the 49 North team at Booth 5/K172, where the company will showcase innovative solutions including the Mental Armor™ Training Program and the Mental Fitness Assessment (MFA)—tools designed to strengthen resilience and wellbeing for first responders and frontline professionals.

About 49 North™
49 North™, a division of TechWerks, LLC, delivers evidence-based resilience, wellbeing, and performance solutions for military, public safety, healthcare, education, and corporate organizations worldwide. Founded by military, medical, and behavioral health experts, 49 North integrates science, leadership, and innovation to help individuals and organizations thrive under pressure.

Media Contact:
Christopher Poe
Director, Community Development
49 North™, a division of TechWerks, LLC
📧 chris@mymentalarmor.com | 📞 +1 804-955-9846