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“As a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, my work as a logistics embarkation specialist gave me ability to multi-task on a number of important projects. These skills were crucial to my transition to my position here at AMS,” said Lauren Hilliker, AMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs. She is shown here with another AMS employee, Candice Spalding, talking with veterans and Justice Department staff at a NAVSEA career event in September 2011.

Finding Federal Employment: Appreciation and Insight for Veterans

At the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), we employ several veterans from different branches of the armed services. Their experience and training built them into strong multi-taskers, leaders and analytical thinkers—all of them invaluable teammates and civil servants. They each took a different path to get to USDA, and the skills and abilities they honed during their military service were crucial to their successful transition into their civilian career paths.

David R. Shipman, Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service Posted in Initiatives

Nov 09, 2011

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