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An international sickness and accident insurance plan is available for purchase. A copy of each applicant's valid immigration documentation is required to process insurance documentation.

This insurance option is offered to insure the availability of quality medical care to all of our visiting researchers/students/postdocs and their dependents while at Jefferson Lab.

Sickness and accident plans include prescription cards to all enrollees. This card will offer a Medex discount unique to each prescription plus a 20% co-pay.

"I really enjoyed working with the people in the Coast Guard and variety of work," said Dolbeck. "With each new assignment, there were new challenges and an opportunity to see and live in a different part of the United States."

Q&A with Joel Dolbeck, U.S. Coast Guard

What did you do for the military?
I had several jobs in the Coast Guard that involved Facility Engineering & Maintenance, Project and Program Management, Base Operations and Workforce Readiness, Training and Assessment.

"My favorite part of being a soldier was the moving around every three to four years," said Polanco-Mann. "Regardless of where in the world you were, there was a camaraderie that you did not find in many work environments."

Q&A with Maria Polanco-Mann, U.S. Army

"The Marine Corp prides itself on developing leaders," said Surles-Law. "That self-confidence convinced me that I could study math and physics and do anything I set my mind to do..."
 

Q&A with Ken Surles-Law, U.S. Marines

What did I do in the military?
I was attached to the combat engineering unit. My primary responsibility was water purification. We converted pond water into drinking water during field exercises.

"My favorite part of my job in the Air Force was seeing my purchase and negotiation have a direct benefit to the war fighter," said Logan. "I enjoyed seeing airmen, soldiers, sailors, and marines be able to do their jobs more effectively because of the equipment and services I bought."
 

Q&A with Jennifer Logan, U.S. Air Force

What did you do for the military?
I was a Contract Specialist Officer.

"Nuclear training has given me a wide spectrum of understanding on how things work from electronics, to the electrical and mechanical aspects and more," said Vasilauskis. "All of these things have helped me greatly as an Operator and a Crew Chief here at Jefferson Lab."

Q&A with Paul Vasilauskis, U.S. Navy

"The dynamic nature of the environment in foreign country deployments requires you to be able to assess and respond to events quickly and decisively," said Whalen."While the situations are far less dramatic here, the same principles apply..."
 

Q&A with Christian Whalen, U.S. Army

"I was fortunate to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds towards a common cause," said Szumila-Vance. "I think it was remarkable how, regardless of our differences, we would all unite as a team over an urgent medical request without overstepping each other." 
 

Q&A with Holly Szumila-Vance, U.S. Army

"Relative to my work in the military and my work at Jefferson Lab, adaptability remains the single most important skill," said Akers."Being able to rapidly modify your plans to meet emerging requirements is a critical capability."

Q&A with Walt Akers, Air Force / Army Reserves

What did you do for the military?
In the Air Force, I was a Computing and Communications Specialist. In the Army Reserve, I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant.

"There is no room for procrastination when you have to get a few planes ready for their missions on time," said Robbins. "Even now I usually jump into what I need to work on right away."

Q&A with Mike Robbins, U.S. Air Force 

What did you do for the military?
I was an Aircraft Communications and Navigations Systems Craftsman. Basically, I troubleshot and repaired any malfunctioning RADAR, radios and navigational equipment on various cargo aircraft to include C-130's, C-5's and C-17's.