Title: Health Physics Manager
Company: U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School
Location: Rolla, Montana, United States
Michael Gray, health physics manager at the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School (USACBRNS), has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Military for dedication, achievements, and leadership in health care.
With nearly three decades of experience, Mr. Gray has built a successful career in health care and the armed forces. He currently serves as health physics manager at USACBRNS and radiation safety officer for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ensuring the safe use of radioactive materials for soldier training. His previous roles include radiation safety program manager for U.S. Army Automotive and Armaments Command from 2019 to 2020, health physics manager at USACBRNS from 2016 to 2019, and senior health physicist for U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command from 2009 to 2016. He also held positions as radiation safety officer at Aberdeen Test Center, installation radiation safety officer at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, and logistics radiation safety officer and director for the USMC Radiation Safety Program at USMC LOGCOM. Earlier in his career, he served as a health physicist for the US Army Joint Munitions Command and US Army Public Health Command, beginning as a health physics intern at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Laying an educational foundation, he earned a Bachelor of Science in physics with a minor in mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating magna cum laude in 1990.
Mr. Gray has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, highlighting his exceptional contributions. In 2021, he earned the Civil Service Award for 25 years of service, following his 2019 Civil Service Commendation Medal, multiple Performance Awards from 2010 to 2020, special commendations such as the Commander’s Coin for response to a radiation incident in 2018 and the Radiation Safety “Hero” title during a DAIG inspection. He was also recognized with the SES Coin for supporting Joint CBRNE initiatives in 2017 and various Commander’s Coins dating back to 1996 for outstanding achievements and contributions to radiation safety and training efforts. He also earned commendations for presenting at the RSO’s Conference and the BRAC Forum. His collegiate achievements include the Outstanding Physics Student Award in 1988 and 1989, and he is also a proud Eagle Scout and recipient of the John Philip Sousa Award for musical excellence in 1981 and 1982.
Mr. Gray attributes his success to a life rooted in simplicity, honesty, and continuous self-improvement. Guided by his parents’ teachings on kindness and hard work, and inspired by his sister, he developed perseverance and integrity. Following his divorce, he adopted seven personal rules centered on responsibility, honesty, and self-care. His motto, “Failure is never an option,” fuels his determination to overcome challenges and achieve his goals. Looking ahead, he is focused on completing his doctorate in physics, intending to apply his research to enhance soldier training on radiation and improve transportation methods. In the short term, he aims to optimize military training through collaboration with experts, while his long-term ambition is to develop advanced programs for the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, boosting mission success and national security.
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