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Cochran uses two layers of dense high-quality quilting fabric to prevent breath from escaping. It turns out, making a face mask is more than just sewing – it is a science. 'My family was incredibly blessed when we received our masks made by Marie.' Scott Wynocker, assistant product manager for the WDMS PMO's Medical Devices Assemblage Management Product Management Office. 'I am the family shopper, so I was a bit worried when I couldn't order masks online due to long backorders,' said Army Capt. Larry Hogan has mandated that all Maryland residents wear face masks in retail stores and while riding on public transit. In addition to first responders and caregivers needing masks, Maryland Gov. 'She is someone who cares deeply about those around her, and through her acts of service, continues to give to the community.' 'It is no surprise to me that Marie has spent her own time making masks for coworkers and the community,' said Army Col. Cochran supplied masks to adults and children at Frederick Memorial Hospital, clinics, nursing homes, the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia Million Mask Challenge, her local post office, neighbors, friends and coworkers. Health experts say masks help prevent the spread of coronavirus by blocking the spread of bodily fluids that may contain germs.

She spoke to her quilting friends, and they all decided to start making comfortable quilt masks to donate. Cochran realized that she could take her years of quilting experience and use her skills for the greater good.

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She overheard a colleague of hers, who is an essential worker, talking about how his chin, nose and ears would get rubbed raw after a full day of wearing a standard-issue mask. She started making masks in March when the virus began affecting the surrounding Frederick area. It's a crazy time, and we need to look out for each other,' said Cochran. 'I wouldn't be surprised if many more USAMMDA and personnel have been doing the same thing. And not just any face masks: she has handmade over 150 face masks, and counting, to help protect the Frederick, Maryland, community against the coronavirus.

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It should come as no surprise that at the end of the day, Cochran uses her free time to support her community by donating face masks. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity as a logistics management specialist for the Warfighter Deployed Medical Systems Project Management Office's Medical Modernization Product Management Office, where she continues to serve and support our Warfighters and the community. Marie Cochran, a retired Army lieutenant colonel medical logistician, is one of these people.Ĭochran currently supports the U.S. However, there is a special group of people around the world who are pushing beyond self-care and doing what they can to provide protection for others. (Photo Credit: Ashley Force) VIEW ORIGINALĭuring the COVID-19 pandemic, self-care has become essential. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity's Medical Devices Assemblage Management Product Management Office, play outside while wearing their kid-sized face masks, designed and made by Marie Cochran. Scott Wynocker, assistant product manager for the U.S. (Photo Credit: Ashley Force) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army Medical Materiel Development Activity's Medical Modernization Product Management Office. She currently serves as a logistics management specialist at the U.S. Cochran is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and nurse. She used her quilting skills to make hundreds of face masks for others as protection from COVID-19. Marie Cochran poses with one of her handmade face masks. (Photo Credit: Ashley Force) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, handmade and donated over 150 facemasks made out of joyous fabric to help spread smiles and protect the Frederick, Maryland, community from COVID-19. Marie Cochran, a logistics management specialist at the U.S.

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