Civilian Job News - November / December, Top 40 Under 40 Issue

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INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE

Spouse Series:The CommandTeam................ page 4

Ask the Recruiter:Answering thetough questions......................page 3

Playingto Win....... page 6

Job FairsMark YourCalendars.........page 12

Esprit de corps, combined with a determination to assume roles

of leadership and compassionate service, centrally define the CivilianJobs.com Top 40 Under 40 Military honorees in 2012.

Each year, CivilianJobs.com gives a nod to military service members that are set apart from the rest. Again this year, the slate of nominees didn’t disappoint.

Here are some highlights: NASA astronaut candidate and

Navy LT Kyle Kobold “decided to serve in the U.S. military in order to seek adventure and to be a part of something larger than myself,” he says. Kobold is Strategic Weapons Officer on the USS Henry M. Jackson submarine. His most significant achievements include completing nuclear power school, earning submarine dolphins, being placed in charge of a nuclear submarine as the Officer of the Deck, completing Navy SCUBA school and working with Navy SEALs for 2 1/2 years. He’s a “bedrock leader,” says his former Commanding Officer, CPT Scott C. Swehla.

“I had complete confidence in Kyle’s abilities to lead his division and

direct the ship through complicated nuclear evolutions or the most demanding secret mission. He never let me down and continues his drive for excellence in his pursuit as a Naval Astronaut,” Swehla says.

Whether service members take the skills that they learned in the military and pursue travels among the stars, as Kyle has, or transition to roles on terra firma within corporate America, there is no question that military leadership can translate into civilian success. Perhaps even in a CEO role. And it seems military-experienced CEOs will be in demand more than ever before.

According to a paper written by former Harvard Professor of Economics Efraim Benmelech (now Associate Professor of Finance at the Kellogg School of Management) and MIT Associate Professor Carola Frydman, the number of military-experienced CEOs of publicly-held companies has dropped from 59 percent to just 8 percent since 1980. But their impact on private industry can be significant: “CEOs who have served in the military tend to have lower investments; their firms are less likely to be involved in fraud; and they seem to perform better in

times of industry distress.”Some of the Top 40 Under 40

Military take their skills into the public sector rather than in private enterprise. Army 1st LT Carrie Papproth is a public health nurse at the Defense Information Systems Agency in Fort Meade, MD, and active drilling Reservist. Her focus is suicide prevention, PTSD and military sexual trauma, and she is working on a dissertation project involving PTSD.

“In my civilian career as an occupational health nurse manager for a federal government agency, I have been privileged to be on hand for employees when they’ve needed me most, in life threatening emergencies.” Papproth says.

And then, sometimes it’s what is not said that says everything about the “Top 40 Under 40” winners.

Special Forces Army SSG Christopher Ellis is reluctant to discuss the details of his achievements in covert missions and three deployments to Afghanistan. But his colleague Nick B. Tran, who served alongside him, says, “There are times in combat that a man is overcome with fear, and the defining factor that separates true

men from those lesser is the ability to push through and forward, despite that fear. That is the definition of courage and Chris has proven that on more than one occasion,” Tran says.

The Top 40 Under 40 Military issue would not be possible without the hard work of an extended team at Civilian Job News, not the least of which includes the panel of distinguished judges:

• William W. Basnett, Brigadier General (Retired), USAFR, past Commander of the 94th Tactical Airlift Wing (TAW), Past President and Membership Director for the Reserve Officers Association (ROA)

• Steve Clarke, Captain (Retired), USN, President of Strategic Performance Group, Inc.

• Kenneth A. Konstanzer, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), USAR, Aviation. Chairman,, U.S. Service Academy Selection

Board for the Office of U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss and Congressman Tom Graves, past Commander, U.S. Military Academy Admissions Field Force, State of Georgia.

• David M. Thompson Colonel, USMC (RET) Logistics Colonel, currently Project Manager for AC FIRST in Afghanistan, former USMC Battalion Commander in Iraq and Deputy Logistics Director in Afghanistan and Iraq, civilian experience with Frito Lay and General Mills.

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Please turn to this issue’scenter spread to review biosfor each of 2012’s Top 40 Under 40 Military.

The Top 40 Under 40 Military Class of 2012

Southern Company’s Pledge to Veterans“Southern Company has a

demonstrated record of hiring veterans, guardsmen and reservists,” says Susan Story, Southern Company executive vice president and Southern Company Services president and CEO. “This

year 15 percent of our new hires have military experience, and for our new, innovative nuclear units, it’s around 38 percent. We’re actively recruiting from military for the new units and our fleet of operating nuclear facilities

in Alabama and Georgia. To that end, we’re a partner in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, are a

founding partner of Troops to Energy Jobs and support Joining Forces, a White House initiative. Hiring veterans is the right thing to do – for veterans and the company!”

Troops to Energy JobsAs a leading U.S. producer of

electricity, Southern Company is leading the way in providing military veterans employment in the energy sector. In July

of 2011, Southern Company became a founding partner of Troops to Energy Jobs, a program that provides veterans a link to civilian jobs in the energy sector. The company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.

Southern Company values diversity as a true asset and seeks to cultivate a culture of innovation.

Veterans bring new perspectives and a can-do attitude that add to diversity and foster creativity. While on active duty, veterans made a commitment to serve, protect and defend the nation. That dedication fits well with the company’s “Southern Style,” which embodies unquestionable trust, superior performance and total commitment. The company

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•Q: In my last interview, I was asked two questions that I found difficult to answer:

“How will your military experience assist in this new job?” and

“Why have you decided to leave the military after 10 years?”

•A: Good questions. Answering this first question the right way, you can really nail your interview. Right now, the current sentiment and appreciation for veterans within the business community is very positive. We see a number of pro-military initiatives as part of today’s hiring climate (The 100,000 Jobs Initiative, the US Chamber of Commerce’s “Hiring Our Heroes” program, Joining Forces, etc.). However, companies still need to see the ‘bottom line’ value that you, specifically, will bring to the company. You can do this by explaining how your military experience reinforced the positive stereotypes associated with wearing the uniform: Strong work-ethic, reliability, flexibility, mission first/people always – all powerful traits when properly communicated to an employer.

Concerning the question as to why you decided to leave the military, you can go a number of safe directions with this question. However, under no circumstances should you commit

the interviewing sin of ‘going negative.’ The sure fire way of sinking an interview is to bad-mouth an old boss or speak ill of a former employer – this includes Uncle Sam. If you served honorably for ten years and decided that the best thing for you and your family is for that next chapter to be in the civilian world – that is not to your detriment. We all know there are natural ‘decision points’ during your time in service right before or after assignments, school, etc. which prompt us to evaluate whether or not to stay in or transition out. The multiple ‘crossroads’ during a typical military career are there by design – our military couldn’t handle every soldier, sailor, airman, or marine serving for 20 years. So, ‘I’ve accomplished everything I’ve wanted to accomplish while serving’ or ‘I’ve always wanted to serve my country and will always be proud of my time in uniform, but I’m ready to seek out new challenges’ are perfectly acceptable answers.

Mike Arsenault is Director of Candidate Services at Bradley-Morris, Inc. He can be reached at (800) 330-4950 ext. 2105 or by email at [email protected]

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“A command team. That’s what you’re a part of when you are married to

someone in uniform. You may not wear any rank, but never doubt for a minute that you’re an integral member of the command team.

Your role is important all the time.• It matters when you are first married,

and you don’t know the difference between an LES and PX/BX.

• It matters as your spouse rises through the ranks, and you become the unofficial person that the newbie spouses turn to when they’re in trouble or when they need to better understand things.

• It matters as you transition out of the military, when your common attentions turn to your civilian future together.

As you make your own military-to-civilian career transition, rely on those well-honed skills that have served you well in the past. In other words, if it’s not broken, don’t try fixing it now.

Trust the High Five Cs. 1. Commitment. You understand what it

means to dedicate yourself to a lifestyle, an ideal and a cause. You’ve lived it. You’ve survived more PCS moves than you care to count, starting your life and perhaps your own career over each time. Gorilla Glue has nothing on you. While you may think you are ready to become a civilian family versus a military one, you may not be completely comfortable with the idea yet. It is, after all, a new concept to you.

What will it be like… a life without a front gate, a required ID card or a readily available community of like minds? Your concern is understandable. It takes time to transition from one lifestyle to one so very different. Commit to the transition just as you committed to all those other new duty assignments along the way. Look ahead to new opportunities and embrace the possibilities of your and your family’s future ahead.

2. Competencies. You have your skill set and your spouse has his (or hers). In this career transition, be confident that you bring the most important things with you – experience and knowledge. Continue to take on the challenges and tasks for which you’re best suited, and let your significant other take on the ones with which he or she is most comfortable. Divide and conquer. It

has worked well in the past, and it will work well now.

3. Creativity. In the military, even with the best planning, things didn’t always work out the way you had hoped. Unfortunately, as civilians, that is not going to change. You will still have to exercise those powers of creativity when the job doesn’t come through or when you decide that a job you started isn’t the right one for you after all. You’ll have to tap into those creative juices when you want to advance within your new organization or when you decide it’s time to move on, or when you suddenly realize you miss being in the military family but you can’t go back. You can only go bravely and creatively forward, making what doesn’t work somehow work for you anyway.

4. Collaboration. If there was ever a time for you and your spouse to work together, it is now during this mil-to-civ transition. You may be of like minds, with every decision being an easy one. Or not. When you’re not (and even when you are), working together towards the immediate goal, whatever that may be, is important. Make the extra effort to get the information you need to make the best joint decisions for yourselves and for your family members. Effective collaboration, in many cases, may even call for compromise.

5. Communication. Without communication, forget it. You know this all too well from your experiences in the military. Its importance doesn’t diminish as you transition to a civilian life and job(s). If anything, its importance only grows. Effective communication means you continue to express yourself clearly. It means you listen without being judgmental. It means you keep an open mind because you don’t always know what’s coming at you, and you have to be able to adapt as you go. Wow. Sound familiar?

You have been a great command team while your spouse has served in uniform. Now it’s time to be a great command team as you transition out of the military and into the civilian world.

Hooah.

Janet Farley is the author of "The Military Spouse’s Guide to Employment: Smart Jobs for Mobile Lifestyles” (Impact Publications, 2012) and “Quick Military Transition Guide: Seven Steps to Landing a Civilian Job” (Jist Publishing, Inc., 2012). Follow her on Twitter @mil2civguide and @smartjobchoices for tips, news and inspiration.

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Commitment to Veterans and CustomersSouthern Company is focused on

energy innovation to deliver safe, clean, reliable and affordable electricity for its customers. In addition to Troops to Energy Jobs, the company is also a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program partner, pledged to support the Joining Forces initiative and

signed an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve statement. Additionally, the company annually participates in more than 30 military recruitment events and partners with military transition centers across the country. To learn more about Southern Company, log onto SouthernCompany.com.

James Price, Texas Army National Guard veteran and one of WIN Home

Inspection’s newest Strategic Partners (that’s WIN-speak for franchisee) exemplifies how one can make a successful transition into civilian life through business.

“I became interested in franchising while studying business in college, and came across WIN through my research at the International Franchise Association (IFA),” says Price. “They stood

out, offering amazing veteran initiatives through their ‘WIN for America’ program, and from the moment I inquired about an opportunity with them, they worked hand-in-hand with me to determine start-up costs and potential market size, while compiling a complete competitive analysis and business plan.”

The recipient of a $40,000 service award per the ‘WIN for America’ program, with his full franchisee fee waived, Price adds, “I appreciate the operating procedures they have in place, while allowing their Strategic Partners to truly stake claim within the company. We are all on the same team. Even as I grow, I have full support behind me every step of the way.”

It’s not often that veterans represent one-quarter of a company’s franchisee base, but at WIN Home Inspection, that is exactly what you will find. Inspired by the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) “Operation Enduring Opportunity” initiative, WIN committed $1.2 million in financing and created its own “WIN for America” program to honor veterans. By awarding revered veterans the opportunity to waive their franchise fee, this program aids them in the transition into the civilian business world, while capitalizing off their valuable military skills.

Steve Wadlington, president of WIN Home Inspection, established three goals of this operation: reward qualified veterans;

provide realistic opportunities for vets to become successful business owners; and serve as a key contributor to a positive life-changing event for veterans.

Wadlington believes in leveraging the training and skills veterans are taught in combat to achieve civilian world accomplishments. “It’s no secret within corporate America that military training sets a career course, and most veterans excel in the workforce,” says Wadlington. “Our military veterans regard core values, commitment, and teamwork, thus making them ideally positioned for success within WIN Home Inspection.”

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by Carolyn Heinze, Contributing Editor

Ever watched a sporting event where you knew, straightaway, that your favorite

team was going to lose? My sport is soccer, so it’s what I think of when the star forward is having an off-day, but he’s still hogging the ball; the soon-to-be star forward unsuccessfully tries to get it away from him, delivering it to the opponent; the defenders seem to have forgotten to be united in their defense; and although the mics aren’t picking up the exact words that are spilling out of the frenzied goalie’s mouth, you don’t have to lip-read to know what he’s saying or screaming. During games like this, one wonders: Remind me why these guys are making so much cash?

Apply this sorry display of teamwork to a military operation, and you’re headed for disaster. Apply it to any other business, and at best, it won’t be a very happy place to work. At worst, chances are, there eventually won’t be any business left to lose.

“In the civilian world, the best performing organizations have a participative environment,” says Kim Davis, who heads up the Veteran’s Initiative program at the Cleveland, Ohio-based coaching firm, CareerCurve. “Teamwork is extremely critical and important, as well as individual contributions. Most organizations are looking for someone who is going to be a good fit, and someone who is going to fit the team.”

But the civilian version of teamwork isn’t always parallel to what veterans experienced in the military. “One thing that is really different about the military environment is that people already know what the mission is,” says Lance Walker, a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1983 to 1987, and a career coach who now heads up WeHireHeroes.com. “Once you get through basic training, everybody is pretty much on the same mission.”

In civilian organizations, this isn’t always the case: like those overpaid soccer players, coworkers often have their own separate agendas.

“Getting people to work together, a lot of times in my experience, is kind of like herding cats,” adds Walker. “They just don’t take orders well. You have to actually get them to want to do what you want them to do, which makes teamwork a much different looking animal.”

Walker believes that in order for a team to function, leadership must exist at all levels within a company: senior management (which handles business strategy), mid-level supervisors (who oversee tactics), and at the administrative level, which is often on the front lines with customers, and plays an integral role in controlling costs. In the military, he argues, members receive leadership training from the get-go, “because you might be behind enemy lines, or your commander may be dead or wounded,” he illustrated. “It may be up to you to get the rest of your squadron or your platoon out of danger. You’re not just taught to follow orders, you also learn how to give orders, and how to lead.”

With this in mind, veterans should focus on showing employers that they have what it takes to solve problems.

Janelle Moore is president of Federal Concierge, LLC, in Tampa Bay, Fla., a consultancy for businesses selling products or services to government agencies. Under the name Janelle Hill, she has co-authored several books, including “Life After the Military: A Handbook for Transitioning Veterans,” “The Wounded Warrior Handbook,” and “The Military Marriage Manual: Tactics for Successful Relationships.” She underlines that one of the most significant assets that veterans have – and therefore can apply to being part of a team in any organization – is the extensive training they received while in the military.

“Seldom do you see an active duty service person serving more than a one-, two- or three-year tour before they are moved to another job or opportunity, and they move from geographic region to geographic region,” says Moore. “And so, they get more diverse experience. They get a lot of on-the-job training. They are constantly working with different individuals, spanning different languages, different cultures, and different backgrounds.”

What is unique about military service members, she notes, is that on top of the standardized training they receive in any number of areas, they also cultivate qualities like cultural awareness.

“Military people, once they leave active duty and transition, they’re more versatile. They have worked for different leaders, they have worked for different managers, they’ve had different assignments, and so they tend to be adaptable, and they tend to be able to function in a climate of change and still be able to take action or initiative.”

Moore also underlines that the stress and pressure that military members are exposed to makes them virtually unflappable in corporate America.

“Many of these individuals have rotated to Afghanistan and into the Middle East theater repeatedly,” she says. “They have had to work and function in a high operational capacity under tremendous pressure, and in very difficult climates and environments. These folks are very well-suited to come in and take command, or roll up their sleeves and hit the ground running, in virtually any environment because they are adaptable and because they have these unique skills.” Deadlines, irate customers or difficult managers – things that many civilian professionals don’t know how to handle – aren’t such a big deal.

The idea of marketing one’s attributes is difficult for many veterans, as is the entire job campaign. While Davis concedes that the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) offers some great guidance, based on his experience on both sides of the fence – recruiting and career coaching – he believes that veterans benefit when they seek out additional resources.

“The veteran needs some additional support that goes beyond TAP to configure and create a job campaign that is unique and specific to them,” he said.

Walker also suggests using all of the social media and research tools that are available to find out: Who are the veterans that own the companies? Who are the veterans that may be in the human resources department or the senior management department at these companies? How can you connect with them?

When Walker transitioned out of the Air Force in 1987, TAP consisted of, as he puts it, a 30-minute briefing, a brochure and a handshake.

“One of the first problems that I had – and it turned out to be very important in the long run – was that I had no idea what my job title was in the civilian world,” he recounted. In the Air Force, Walker was an avionics communications specialist. But he was three years into his transition before, during an informational interview, when he learned that “avionics communications specialist” means “radio frequency technician.”

“Once I started using that title, everything opened up. Within a month, I had six job offers. And I had been struggling for three years, simply because I didn’t know what to ask for,” Walker relayed. “One of the first pieces of advice that I would give to veterans is to get informed about what you actually do, and how that can apply to the market. There is this huge gap: the people

coming out with the experience and the education don’t know how to apply it, and the people with the jobs don’t know how to reach the people with the experience. The end result is that you hear things that are simply incorrect from both sides. One side says, ‘Well, there are no jobs.’ Not true – there are tons of jobs. The other side says, ‘Well, we can’t find anybody qualified.’ Not true – they just don’t know how.” He adds that, with WeHireHeroes.com, a large part of what he considers to be his mission right now is to connect those two groups of people.

Walker recognizes that for many, the military provides a sense of mission – and not all civilian jobs do the same. “If that’s important to you, then you will want to look for that in the company that you are approaching,” he said. “If manufacturing widgets doesn’t ring your chimes, maybe you shouldn’t look at what job happens to be available. Look at what job it is that you would like to have. As long as you are solving a problem that needs to be solved in that company, people will actually create a job title or position for you. You don’t necessarily have to wait to find out if a position is open.”

Carolyn Heinze is a freelance writer/editor.

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Air Force MSgt Christopher Baggett spends his days ensuring that aircraft are maintained properly, “so pilots can out-fly, out-gun and out-perform any other country in the air, and then safely return to their families,” he says. Baggett is an aircraft mechanic on fifth generation aircraft and has served 20 years in the Air Force. In 2007, Baggett was awarded the “412th Maintenance Group CMSgt. Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year.”

Marc D. BensonU.S. Coast Guard, LTEnforcement Officer

Lt. Marc D. Benson’s Coast Guard career has involved “saving boaters in peril, seizing over two tons of illegal narcotics and securing the coasts and borders of America.” Benson’s demanding leadership roles have included leading 18 sailors as executive officer of a patrol boat in the Persian Gulf. Benson earned the 2012 Pat Tillman Military Scholar Award. Benson will attend Columbia Business School for the next two years.

Bryan BergjansNavy, LTJG Assistant Vice President and Lending Manager, Mortgage Banking Division of Chase Bank

Navy LTJG Bryan Bergjans was on active duty from 1995 to 1998 and then transferred to the Reserves, until 2001, when he exited. He reentered the Reserves in 2007 and received his officer commissioning in 2010. He currently serves in the Naval Reserves as a Supply Corp Officer. Since April 2010, Bergjans has also been assistant vice president and lending manager for the Mortgage Banking Division of Chase Bank.

Mike BoswellNavy, LTNuclear Engineering Officer and current student at Columbia Business School

Lt. Mike Boswell, who worked as a nuclear engineering officer, hopes to work in management consulting after graduating with an MBA from Columbia Business School in May 2013. During his Navy career, Boswell notably developed a plan to turn around an underachieving maintenance group, resulting in a 60-percent reduction in material deficiencies in less than a month. At Columbia, he interned at PowerAdvocate and did an analysis of supply chains of multiple Fortune 500 utility companies.

David BryantArmy, CPTGraduate Student,University of London

Army Captain David Bryant’s most significant achievement has been “training our Army’s youngest soldiers” as a Basic Combat Training Company Commander. He will receive a master’s in Public Policy and Management from the University of London in 2014. A West Point graduate, Bryant was Executive Officer for the 2nd Infantry Division HQ. Two years later, he assumed command of a Basic Training Company in Fort Jackson, S.C. “I had the honor of leading the most professional soldiers I’ve ever encountered,” he says.

Thomas BushurAir Force, CaptProtocol Officer

Being compared to “duct tape” was “the most personally gratifying statement” that Air Force Captain Thomas Bushur received from a supervisor, because of his knack for “holding everything together and keeping the mission on track.” Bushur received his master’s degree in Public Administration in May 2012 from Bowie State University. During his military career, he was stationed at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, as a section chief, providing personnel services to more than 4,600 members.

Andrea M. DeeseNavy, PO1Recently exited from the Navy

While serving with Assault Craft Unit 4 (the home of the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet Hovercraft), Petty Officer 1st Class Andrea M. Deese performed in “spectacular fashion,” says Captain Kenneth C. Levins. Her myriad of duties included working with the command training department as an instructor and collateral duty career counselor, assisting more than 690 sailors in their professional development.

Jared Dela CruzNavy, PO2Service Assistant at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, Calif.

Born and raised in Tarlac, Philippines, Edwin Jared J. Dela Cruz completed 51 semester hours of a pre-med program at the University of the Philippines before immigrating to the United States. In 2008, he enlisted in the Navy and was deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan in 2009. “He is a positive go-getter and risk taker,” says Mario Teron Lamar, a colleague onboard the USS Emory S. Land.

Denis DelacruzNavy, PO2Recently exited

from the Navy

PO2 Denis Delacruz “stands out among others, because he is a true top performer with exceptional rating knowledge, leadership and his ability for completing projects with superior quality,” says Jesse Lillico, who worked with him a year in the Public Works Department, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Marianas, Guam. He received commendations from a rear admiral for superb leadership and also for exemplary performance and exited in September 2012.

Christina Rivera DibbleArmy, SGTProgram Manager for Military Talent Acquisition at Sears Holdings Corp.

Former U.S. Army Sergeant Christina Dibble “has built a rock solid reputation in veteran advocacy,” says Chris Brathwaite, vice president of communications and public relations for Sears Holding Corp. where Dibble works as program manager of employment. In addition to being a veteran, she is also a military spouse. At Sears, she increased military hiring by 150 percent in fewer than two years. Dibble has worked on the Annual Shareholders Meeting and “has been an exemplary ambassador” for Sears, adds Brathwaite.

Carlos L. DinkinsArmy, CPTCategory Manager for PepsiCo in Nashville, Tenn.

Captain Carlos L. Dinkins recently graduated with an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. In August, he became category manager for

PepsiCo in Nashville, Tenn. Dinkins, a former Army Captain, led a UAV Platoon that was recognized as one of the best in the U.S. Army. “I wholeheartedly believe that there is no greater honor than leading soldiers in combat and knowing that I brought all my soldiers back from Iraq safely with numerous accolades,” Dinkins says.

Michael D. DovillaNavy, LCDRState Representative of Ohio

Lt. Commander Michael D. Dovilla is one of 99 legislators in Ohio’s House of Representatives. In 2007, then Lt. Commander Dovilla served as a key leader in the Directorate of Intelligence for Combined Joint Task Force, Troy. He provided detailed analysis of more than 25,000 improvised explosive device events in Iraq. For that, Dovilla received the Joint Meritorious Service Medal. He also received the Army Achievement Medal.

Christopher S. EllisArmy, SSGSpecial Forces

Special Forces Staff Sergeant Christopher S. Ellis takes his missions in stride, noting, “I’m just proud to serve with a bunch of guys who share a common interest and attitude towards freeing the oppressed.” He joined the Army in 2002. His colleague, Nick Tran, deployed with him to Afghanistan in 2005, says “Chris’ contributions during that deployment saved lives, not just for the men in our unit, but made it safer for our coalition partners and the people of Afghanistan.”

David EvettsArmy, CPTExternal Affairs Group for USAA

As a new West Point graduate, Army Lt. David Evetts went to Iraq as a fire support officer assigned to 1-18IN within the 1st Infantry Division. In 2011, Evetts entered USAA’s Junior Military Officer Career Development Program. He is now working with a newly formed External Affairs Group to develop an integrated strategy for reaching members, prospects and stakeholders for USAA.

Richard KerrNavy, LTJGSupply and Logistics Officer for the USS Kentucky

Navy LTJG Richard Kerr’s team is known across the squadrons and Pacific Submarine force for getting the job done and blazing trails through the world of submarine logistics. Kerr is the supply and logistics officer on the USS Kentucky. In February 2013, he’ll become Comptroller and Logistics War Planner for Naval Forces, Korea.

Patrick T. KingNavy, LTInspection Team Leader on the TYCOM Material Inspection Team for Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific

Lt. Patrick T. King earned his Navy Nuclear Engineer qualification and served as a nuclear division officer on an aircraft carrier. He is currently inspection team leader on the TYCOM Material Inspection Team for Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific. “We inspect Navy warships in the Pacific Fleet for material condition and combat readiness,” he says.

Kyle D. KoboldNavy, LTStrategic Weapons Officer, USS Henry M. Jackson

The Navy selected Lt. Kyle D. Kobold to become a NASA astronaut candidate, and the

interview process with NASA is still ongoing. Currently, Kobold is strategic weapons officer on the USS Henry M. Jackson submarine. He “mentored a struggling division into a cohesive team,” says Captain Scott C. Swehla. After that, Kobold conducted Naval Special Warfare operations, including SEAL support, for Naval Special Warfare Group Three in Coronado, Calif.

Brian Randy KosslerArmy, CPTSelected to be

Company Commander at Fort Riley, Kansas

Captain Brian Randy Kossler “performed magnificently, preparing his unit for combat and remained steadfast during a 12-month deployment to battle in Iraq,” says retired Col. Mark J. McKearn. Kossler successfully led a mechanized Cavalry platoon into combat with no casualties in Mosul. He’s been awarded the Bronze Star for his combat service. He will become a company commander in January 2013 at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Robert K. LytleAir Force, CaptOperations Officer, 32nd Aerial Port Squadron (32 APS) at the 911th Airlift Wing/ARS in Coraopolis, Pa.

During his 2011 deployment, Air Force Captain Robert Lytle led one of the Air Force’s largest and busiest aerial ports in Iraq, says Lt. Col. James M. Klein. Today, Lytle is the Operations Officer and Flight Commander for Passenger Service section and Air Terminal Operations Center at the 911th Airlift Wing/ARS in Coraopolis, Pa. He plans to stay in the Reserves for eight more years. He also is a warehouse professional for a privately-owned company.

Howard Martell, Jr.Navy, PO1Network Security and Information Assurance

During his 20-plus-year Naval service career, Petty Officer, 1st Class Howard Martell, Jr. traveled to 48 countries and helped hundreds of sailors with financial counseling as a Command Financial Specialist. His greatest achievement while in the military was receiving five Navy Marine Corps Achievement medals. Today, Martell is an information technology professional, specializing in network security and information assistance.

Clarence MatthewsArmy, CPTDepartment Supervisor, Pegasus Steel, LLC

Clarence Matthews, a former Army Captain who saw two Iraq tours, enjoys that his current

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work as a department supervisor with Pegasus Steel, LLC continues to support the military. “It’s nice working in the ‘heartbeat’ of America’s economy and, better yet, I still get to support our efforts overseas and protect soldiers. He organized a bicycling fundraiser in May and raised several thousand dollars for GallantFew, Inc. Matthews was trained in the Army’s anti-suicide program and is listed on GallantFew’s website as an emergency contact.

Robert W. McFarlin, IVNavy, LCDRSurface Force Detailer

As Commanding Officer of the USS Typhoon, Lt. Commander Robert W. McFarlin IV conducted a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. “Just days after President Ahmadinejad threatened to close the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, my ship was selected to conduct a transit to prove that the U.S. would not flinch from such saber rattling.” He received the 2009 Navy and Marine Corps Society Leadership Award. McFarlin also volunteers as a Big Brother.

Sean McGeeAir Force, SSgtField Service Technician, Worthington Compressor Services

As a SSgt, McGee was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for hard work and discipline while deployed to Turkey in 2007. “Not a day goes by that I don’t use a skill someone taught me through their excellent leadership abilities or personal knowledge of aircraft maintenance,” he says. In January 2012, he became a field service technician for Worthington Compressor Services in Alpharetta, GA.

Troy MuellerAir Force, Lt ColDepartment Head for Systems Engineering and Acquisition at MITRE Corp.

Air Force Lt. Col. Troy Mueller leads a 40-person team supporting multiple organizations within the Undersecretary for Management structure of the Department of Homeland Security. His team’s successes range “from development and implementation of information technology governance and oversight frameworks, to guiding a $2.7 billion program through the Federal Department Level oversight and approval processes,” he says.

Brian O’ConnorMarines, SgtAccount Executive for SalesForce.com

As an account executive for SalesForce.com, former Marine Sergeant Brian O’Connor is

responsible for identifying and launching software startups for the Cloud marketplace. Sergeant O’Connor had two deployments to the Middle East, where he supported aircraft operations. “His attitude was top-notch in difficult situations, and he made life aboard a ship in theater bearable,” says Curtis Larsen, who served on the Tarawa with him.

John OlsonNavy, LTIndependent Financial Advisor, First Command Financial Services

Former Navy Lt. John Olson is a financial advisor for First Command Financial Services in Annapolis, Md. Olson is a 2002 U.S. Naval Academy graduate. He served aboard the USS Connecticut from 2004-2007. After, he was a staff officer who briefed the Chief of Naval Operations and Secretary of Defense.

Sean P. O’ReillyArmy, CPTGeneral Manager,JP Morgan Chase

Since former CPT Sean P. O’Reilly exited the Army, he’s led military recruiting programs at Leo Burnett, USAA and JP Morgan. He is currently general manager of the JP Morgan and Chase Sapphire credit card portfolios. He was on active duty from 1994 to 1998. He earned an MBA from the Wharton School in 2010 while working full-time at Chase.

Carrie PapprothArmy, 1LTPublic Health Nurse, Federal Occupational Health at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA),Fort Meade, Md.

Army 1st Lt. Carrie Papproth is an “exemplary model for nursing care, patient advocacy and public health education” in her service with the Federal Occupational Health at the Defense Information Systems Agency, Fort Meade, Md., says Nellie N. Washington, wellness program manager. Her focus is suicide prevention, PTSD and military sexual trauma. She and another soldier administer PTSD support on a social media site.

Aaron S. Reed Army, SGTLead of Surgical Technology, Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn, Wis.

Former Army Sgt. Aaron S. Reed is Lead of Surgical Technology at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, a 40-bed hospital in Elkhorn, Wis. During his combat tour in Afghanistan, Reed supervised the night shift of an operating room and was a key player on the hospital’s security team. He served on three humanitarian aid missions in South and Central America.

Christina I. RodriguezMarines, Sgt

Christina Rodriguez has a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics

with a double minor in logistics and management. She was NCO of the quarter for the Marine Aircraft Group 31 four times and received a Naval Commendation Medal for being second Marine aircraft wing NCO of the quarter.

Stephen RubrightArmy, MAJSenior Legislative Advisor, Army Congressional Budget Liaison, Pentagon.

West Point graduate Major Stephen Rubright had already fulfilled his duty service obligation and was a sales and marketing manager for

Merck Co. when the Iraq War broke out. So he volunteered for the Army Reserves and requested duty in Iraq. Today, he’s senior legislative advisor within the Army’s Budget Liaison office. He regularly briefs senior Army leaders, including the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army.

Nicholas A. SchaafNavy, PO2Student, DePaul University, Chicago

Petty Officer, 2nd Class Nicholas A. Schaaf served from 2004 to 2012. Schaaf deployed to the Middle East in 2006. He was part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force from July 2007 to September 2009. He also volunteered to produce and install 43 murals on Navy ethos and history at a Navy Apprenticeship School at the Naval Station Great Lakes.

Aaron ScheinbergArmy, CPTDirector of Strategy and Research for The Mission Continues

Former Army Captain Aaron Scheinberg “has followed an impressive arc, from undergraduate service at West Point, to combat military service in Iraq, to international service,” says Spencer Kympton, COO of The Mission Continues. Scheinberg is director of strategy and research at The Mission Continues. During his 2005 deployment to Iraq’s “Triangle of Death,” Scheinberg used Arabic skills to build relationships and was civil affairs director for the Haswah and Iskandariah region.

Matthew SibleyMarines, CplSmall Arms Service Center Supervisor, AC First

U.S. Marine Corps, Matthew Sibley’s shop oversees the small arms repair efforts covering half of Afghanistan for allied personnel. He also served as an armorer for SEAL Team 3 during OIF, helped train the Saudi Arabian Royal Marines in anti-terrorism tactics, and graduated No.1 of 795 in marksmanship at Arizona’s Correctional Officer Training.

Van StandiferArmy, CPTMBA at Georgetown University

Army Captain Van Standifer became a paratrooper after working in government and public consulting. Standifer was the senior HR officer for a 600-soldier combat unit at U.S. Army Garrison Schweinfurt (Germany), says Lt. Col. Everett S. P. Spain. He led numerous unit improvement projects, coordinated dozens of special ceremonies and executed a one-year Afghanistan deployment, Spain observed.

Janson TaylorAir Force, SSgtMunitions Controller, Hurlburt Field Air Force Base

For the past three years, Air Force Staff Sergeant Janson Taylor has been munitions controller at Special Operations Headquarters at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base. He’s “displayed exceptional leadership” by controlling several munitions operations and overseeing the build-up and delivery of munitions worth $44 million, says Captain Jessica L. Terrell. “I have seen him train and mentor airmen that he supervises to members of a team with integrity,” Terrell says.

Kevin J. TerrazasArmy, CPTLawyer, Yetter Coleman LLP in Houston

Since joining the Houston law firm of Yetter Coleman LLP, former Captain Kevin Terrazas has handled matters ranging from civil rights, to intellectual property, to commercial litigation. He notably litigated a case against the City of Austin for discrimination against officers in its fire department and protected the voting rights of a citizen from Boerne, Texas. Terrazas was deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne as the Division Artillery’s assistant operations, personnel and supply officer.

Charles TrimMarines, SSgtMaintenance Production Supervisor, Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs

Marine Staff Sergeant Charles Trim is the maintenance productions supervisor for the Aviation Division at New River Air station in Jacksonville, N.C. “With his experience in both the aircraft electrical maintenance and the administrative know-how of quality assurance, he was able to successfully prepare a division of over 220 Marines for a multitude of required inspections in April and again in August of 2012,” says Captain Marc C. Riddle, Avionic Officer.

J.M. Woody van HornNavy, PO2 Accredited Certified Sommelier

Former Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class J.M. Woody van Horn served in the Navy from 2003 to 2007, where he worked in a high-stress environment, specializing in tactical information coordination, anti-submarine warfare and Tomahawk missile strikes. Today, he’s an accredited certified sommelier by the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Wine Professional™ by the Culinary Institute of America and a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) by the Society of Wine Educators

John R. Young, Jr.Army, 2LTGovernment contractor with Fluor Government Group

As an African-American, Army 2nd Lt. John R. Young Jr. “wanted to continue a time-honored tradition of serving that started with individuals like Col. Charles Young, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Buffalo Soldiers.” Young was deployed to Iraq in September 2003 to May 2004 for nine months. He is currently pursuing his master’s in Supply Chain Management at Florida Institute of Technology, and works as a government contractor with Fluor Government Group working as a Logistics Supervisor and serving in Afghanistan.

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by tom WolFe Career Coach and Contributing Editor

Picture this: Gathered together at a central location are two distinct groups

of people. On one side of the curtain are dozens of job seekers. On the other side are representatives of organizations with hundreds of jobs to fill. The job seekers are there because a large group of hungry employers are in attendance, and the recruiters are there because they have openings and expect to find an impressive talent pool. What you witness when the curtain comes up is a Job Fair.

You can maximize your odds of success at a job fair by keeping many things in mind, and here are the 12 most important points:

1. Be selectiveThousands of job fairs in hundreds of

cities are held throughout the year, but many of them are probably not appropriate for you. If you have a geographic focus, then target job fairs being held in that location. If you have specialized training or experience that you intend to market, then find a fair that is organized around that theme. Most importantly, pick job fairs where the organizations in attendance want to hire people like you. For that reason, I strongly recommend the job fairs like those sponsored by the publisher of this newspaper. The company’s 2012-2013 calendar of job fairs can be found online at CivilianJobs.com.

2. Be realisticUnderstand your objective. It is not to

land a job on the spot, as companies rarely extend job offers during a job fair. The job fair interview is just the first step—a door opener. A more reasonable target outcome is to seek a second interview with a company. Your goal is to generate further interest in you from every organization that interests you.

3. Be preparedTry to obtain a list of the attending

organizations in advance of the job fair. Even better, determine what positions they are trying to fill. Do your homework. Learn all you can. Show that you care enough to put in the work before you show up. In addition to researching a company and a position, research you. You need to know what you bring to the table that is relevant to a particular job or company objective. Also, make sure you have sufficient copies of your resume to support your activity.

4. Be appropriateAlthough a job fair is not a formal event in

a formal setting, it is a professional event. You need to treat it as such and act accordingly. Unless instructed otherwise, you should dress as if you were going to a formal interview and wear appropriate business attire. Job fairs held on or near military installations will often allow the uniform of the day to make it easier for active duty personnel to attend. When in doubt, ask the organizer of the job fair for guidance.

5. Be smartDozens of companies will be in

attendance; not all of them are appropriate for you. Select the ones that interest you and prioritize your list. Balance your priority list against the length of the line at that booth or table. Decide whether to jockey for position at the front of the line or to go back later in the day when the line is shorter or perhaps when there is no line.

6. Be patientExpect to spend some time standing in line.

Job seekers almost always outnumber the hiring organizations, so lines are inevitable. Put this time to good use. Mentally rehearse your opening pitch. Review your notes and research. Read your resume. Organize your paperwork. As you get close to the front of the line, resist the temptation to show your impatience with those in line ahead of you. Your turn will come soon.

7. Be memorableYou will be one of several, even dozens, of

candidates that the company representative will meet during the job fair. Will you be remembered at the end of the day? Hopefully yes, and for positive reasons. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to enhance your presentation with a personal story which relates to the open position. Try to inject your personality into the interview. Another excellent technique is to establish rapport with the recruiter or interviewer. Find some common ground. Learn a little bit about them.

8. Be self-confidentYes, it is normal for you should to be a bit

nervous, especially if you are new to this type of event; however, you want to make sure that nervousness comes across as energy and enthusiasm, rather than fear or self-doubt. Although the potential employer holds most of the cards at this point, you too have a few in your hand. You have the talent, skill, and attributes that will benefit the right organization.

9. Be friendlyDo not underestimate the value of a

firm handshake, a nice smile, and a warm delivery. Your goal is not only to make the recruiters/interviewers see you in the job, but also to like you enough to want to help you. Establishing and building empathy will increase your odds. You want these people to advocate for you and that will be much easier for them if they know they are recommending a highly qualified candidate who is also warm, friendly, and interested.

10. Be boldHow do you feel about this organization

and the position being filled? Does it interest you? Do you want the process to go forward? Are you interested in learning more? Assuming a yes answer to those questions, a more important one is this: do they know it? Just because you stood in the line does not mean you are interested. Tell them! Stick your neck out! Ask for the next step!

11. Be diligentJust because the job fair is over does

not mean you are done. In fact, you have just begun, as engaging in follow-up activity can help you stand out. Sending an email that expresses your gratitude and/or interest is very important. Make sure you get the necessary contact information and preferred method of communication. Honor deadlines and stick to agreed-upon actions and follow-up.

12. Be thoughtfulOnce you have the job fair in your rearview

mirror, take a few minutes to analyze the results. What did you learn about your job market? What did you learn about yourself?

How many contacts did you make? What leads did your develop? Did you generate follow-up activity? Did you land a job? If so, congratulations! Now would be a great time to reach out to the organization that sponsored the event by sharing your feedback and results. Better yet, if that fair led to your new job, make sure to thank the sponsoring group for the assistance.

GOOD HUNTING!

Tom Wolfe is contributing editor & columnist for Civilian Job News and author of ‘Out Of Uniform: Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career Transition.’

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Date: November 6, 2012 Location: Kaiserslautern ACS Job Fair - Kazabra Club, Bldg 2057, Vogelweh Kasern, Ktown Germany Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - contact: Pascale Bonnin, (314) 493-4221 - [email protected]

Date: November 7, 2012 Location: Fredericksburg Expo Center and Conference Center/ 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Sponsor: JobZone, Janet Giles, (434) 263-5102 or (540) 775-4199, www.jobzoneonline.com

Date: November 8, 2012 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC - Ft. Bragg Club / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com, (866) 801-4418

Date: November 9, 2012 Location: Fort Belvoir - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - American Legion, 6520 Amherst Ave Springfield VA Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - POC Vernita Holifield, (703) 805-9263 - [email protected]

Date: November 9, 2012 Location: USAG Daegu Korea Community Job Fair - Evergreen Club, Camp Walker - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - POC Joseph Lee, DSN (315) 768-7951/7112 [email protected]

Date: November 14, 2012 Location: Ft. Meade Community Career Fair - 9 a. m. - 2 p. m. Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Rd, Ft Meade MD 20755 Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - Vicki Torrence, (301) 677-5502 - [email protected]

Date: November 15, 2012 Location: Ft. Hood ACS Community Job Fair - Location: TBD Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - Teresa Shipman, (254) 287-6067 - [email protected]

Date: November 27, 2012 Location: Ft. Polk Chamber of Commerce/ACAP - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Warrior Community Center, 1321 Corps Rd, Bldg 352, Ft Polk LA Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - POC Stacey Delgado (337) 531-6922 - [email protected]

Date: November 28, 2012 Location: Ft. Hood, TX - Club Hood / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com, 866-801-4418

Date: November 29, 2012 Location: Ft Leonard Wood Job Fair - Ft Leonard Wood National Guard Armory Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - Beverly Rowe, (573) 596-2755 - [email protected]

Date: November 29, 2012 Location: Ft. Sam Houston, TX - The Sam Houston Club / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com, 866-801-4418

Date: December 3, 2012 Location: Yuma ACS Job Fair - Location: TBD Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - POC Connie Everly (928) 328-3350 - [email protected]

Date: December 4, 2012 Location: Patuxent River NAS - Bay District Vol Fire Dept Social Hall - 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sponsor: JobZone, Janet Giles, (434) 263-5102 or (540) 775-4199, www.jobzoneonline.com

Date: December 4, 2012 Location: Ft Huachuca ACAP Job Fair - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Murr Community Center, Sierra Vista AZ Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - POC Roger Shepard (520) 533-7314 - [email protected]

Date: December 4, 2012 Location: Ft Bliss AUSA Chamber of Commerce Job Fair - Location: TBD Sponsor: ACAP Job Fairs - POC Laura Dempsey, (202) 463-5377, [email protected]

Date: December 4, 2012 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY - Cole Park Commons/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. floor opened to Wounded Warriors only. 1610 101st Airborne Division Road, Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com, 866-801-4418 or 678-819-4157

Date: January 24, 2013 Location: Ft. Benning Conference Center/ 10 a.m.- 2 pm. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com, 866-801-4418

Date: February 7, 2013 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC - Marston Pavilion / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com, 866-801-4418

Date: February 21, 2013 Location: Ft. Stewart, GA - Stewart Club / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com, 866-801-4418

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Anthony DeMarino knows what it means to serve. He served eight years

in the Air Force as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He deployed to Iraq twice, combating the lethal IEDs that endangered soldiers and convoys for years. In 2006, on a mission to dispose of a weapons cache, his vehicle flipped, and he sustained two herniated disks. He pressed on, and he unloaded and disposed of the cache, completing his mission. His injuries, however, eventually prevented him from continuing to serve in uniform. He medically retired in 2010.

But Anthony was not done. He wanted to serve his country again. He sought a fellowship from the national nonprofit organization - The Mission Continues. Through six-month community-service

fellowships at a nonprofit of their choice, The Mission Continues gives veterans a channel to apply their passion for service, while they rebuild the sense of purpose they had in the military. Anthony is now serving his fellowship at Serve DC, the lead agency for community-based emergency preparedness and national service in Washington, DC. Anthony applies his military leadership skills and strategy to a critical need in the DC community. While he is helping to inspire 190,000 veterans in DC to help their community ready themselves for disasters and emergencies, he is also readying himself: he is completing his bachelor’s degree in political science and preparing for a Master’s in National Security Policy. His transition from military to civilian life has been successful; through community service, he has restored purpose and set goals and committed himself to a new path as a leader.

The Mission Continues has awarded over 500 fellowships to veterans like Anthony. Mission Continues Fellows have served in over 350 organizations in 43 states. They are tackling a variety of community issues, from youth development to homelessness to community arts to public health. They are challenging themselves with new missions here at home. They are pursuing goals that, like Anthony, will establish them as citizen leaders in their communities. Through their

service, they are telling us – daily – that while they appreciate our gratitude for their military service, they want – and need – to answer a new call for civilian service.

Aaron Scheinberg, honored with 39 other heroes in this special Top 40 under 40 issue, answered this call. Aaron graduated from West Point in 2003, where he was also a star running back on the sprint football team. Like many of his classmates, he deployed to Iraq. In the infamous “Triangle of Death”, Aaron served as both an infantry platoon leader and civil affairs officer, earning the Bronze Star for his service. He transitioned out of the military in 2008, and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and an MPA/ID from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He pursued work in international development, was selected

as an Education Pioneer Fellow, and then joined Deloitte as a consultant. As a civilian, Aaron continued to achieve just as he had as an Army Officer. But something was missing from his life. Gone was the sense of purpose he had while in the military. Gone was the deep connection to a team, and the unwavering pursuit of a mission. He was achieving, but he was not fulfilled.

Aaron found that purpose again at The Mission Continues. He joined The Mission Continues as director of strategy and research. Aaron is ensuring that our programs are having measurable and positive effects on veterans’ reintegration success and transition outcomes. He works daily with a fantastic team of people who are all dedicated to changing the way this country welcomes home veterans. He is having deep impact on his community of veterans, and the community at large. And, he is fulfilled.

At The Mission Continues, we believe that veterans are among our country’s greatest assets, who have the power to change and inspire their communities. Anthony and Aaron are proving why, every day.

Spencer Kympton is the Chief Operating Officer of The Mission Continues. He is also a U.S. Army veteran. Learn more about applying for a fellowship or staff positions with The Mission Continues at www.missioncontinues.org.

They took off theiruniform, but they are not done servingPost-9/11 veterans serve again - here at home - with The Mission Continues.


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