"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."
"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.
New JLUO Chair Has Active Program, Long Leadership History at Jefferson Lab
Julie Roche, the 2018-2019 Jefferson Lab Users Organization (JLUO) chair, wants to know how subatomic matter organizes itself, what phenomena emerge from that organization and whether or not scientists fully understand the fundamental interactions that are basic to the structure of matter.
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