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"Discipline that I learned help me complete my degree and go on to accumulate a number of advanced degrees."

Q&A with Terry Carlino, U.S. Navy

What did you do for the military?
I started my career working in Nuclear Power. After a break in service, I returned to work in conventional power plants and eventually gas turbine powered propulsion, where I finish after qualifying as an Engineering Officer of the Watch.

"Every male in my family as far back as I could track has served in some capacity or another in the military, so it was in my blood."

Q&A with Josh Cameron, U.S. Army Reserves

What do you do for the military?
I am currently in the United States Army Reserves and serve as a Logistics Officer and Company Commander of an Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ICTC). We manage the cargo that moves into an area, store it and get it ready for onward movement to the front.

"The Army made me more disciplined in the way I live overall and helped me develop useful skills which has made me a better employee."

Q&A with Kim Edwards, U.S. Army

What did you do for the military?
73C, Finance Specialist. I made sure soldiers got correct paychecks. I received an Army Commendation Medal after Operation Desert Shield for manually checking each 1st Infantry Division soldier's pay to make sure they were non-taxed and received the correct benefits during every pay period.

"I have many skills which I can attribute to learning from the military," said Loewus. "Leading, attention to detail and valuing your teammates for what they bring to the table are just a few things."

Q&A with Lisa Loewus, U.S. Navy and Nay Reserves

What did you do for the military?
I was trained to work as a Hospital Corpsman with a specialty of Pharmacy Technician (HM2 – 8482).

"In my small community, service to your country was very highly regarded and encouraged." 

Q&A with Randy Michaud, Navy

What did you do for the military?
I was part of the Navy's nuclear power program and trained as a Nuclear Machinist's Mate. I was responsible for operating and maintaining the mechanical systems for the nuclear power plants that power nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. Specifically, I specialized in reactor mechanical systems associate with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier propulsion plants.

"I wanted to see the world, and I did so two times over."

Q&A with Donald Brown, U.S. Air Force

What did you do for the military?
I was a Munitions Specialist/Weapons Safety Technician.

Why did you choose the branch of service that you did?
It was the first recruiting office as I walked into the recruiting center.

What was your favorite part of the job?
Training, leading, and managing people regardless of rank or position.

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If any one of the roughly 720 full-time employees of Jefferson Lab wants to know how to save for a 401(k) retirement plan, they can ask Treva Ferguson. Ferguson, a Human Resources benefits consultant, can also tell them everything they need to know about medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance accounts provided by the lab, among other benefits-related topics.

Dreaming of SoLID, Jian-Ping Chen works with teams to bring the future of science to Jefferson Lab.