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Connecting veterans to forests

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Dylan Welch, biological science technician, and Matthew Kautz, forestry technician, prepare to answer questions and hand out America the Beautiful passes at a local veterans event. USDA Forest Service photo by David Wager. NEW YORK—A visit from a local veteran last summer inspired a strong effort on the…
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Enhancing well-being through outdoor experiences with Veterans and Nature Grant program

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—In partnership with the National Environmental Education Foundation, Forest Service Conservation Education is pleased to announce the launch of the new Veterans and Nature grant program, designed to support veterans across the country by connecting them to their public lands.For veterans returning from military…
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Veteran workforce development opportunities work

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Joshua Keenan leading out a morning briefing for a large group of partners that were helping the Wayne National Forest in Ohio facilitate a forestry fair for local school kids. USDA Forest Service photo courtesy of Joshua Keenan. WISCONSIN — As a veteran and current Forest Service employee, Josh Keenan has…
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Veteran found “home” in Forest Service

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Louis Haynes was once a scout platoon leader in Operation Desert Storm with K Troop 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, which advanced into Kuwait and Iraq days after this photo was taken in 1990. Hayes used his skills and experience from being an Army veteran to later serve in the Forest Service. (Photo…
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Appreciating military spouses

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WASHINGTON, DC—The USDA Military Spouse Association is creating a video montage highlighting the contributions and professional accomplishments of USDA-employed military spouses and celebrating their unwavering dedication to public service and the USDA mission. The video will be showcased at the upcoming Military Spouse Appreciation…
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Alaska sees upward swing in hiring through VetsWork program

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ALASKA—Alaska has long served as a beacon for those seeking adventure and a closer relationship with nature. That might be one reason that, in its fifth year of offering veterans career development opportunities in Alaska through an innovative national program, there has been a more than 200% increase in the number of individuals interested in traveling to the 49th state for an 11-month…
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