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Veterans at Microsoft

Andrew Richardson professional photo.
April 14, 2017

How life changed in one moment for this Marine

Jorge Cubero with guidon.
January 13, 2017

Former Marine builds high-tech career on his love of learning

Sergeant Klemz overlooking a helicopter
December 12, 2016

Helicopter mechanic swaps wrenches for software development tools

Gary Pelzer’s transition from the Marines was a “miserable” experience. Now when he’s not building datacenters for Microsoft, he’s frequently mentoring Marines who are part of Microsoft Software & Systems Academy.
November 28, 2016

Former Marine finds a career — and a cause — at Microsoft

Ricardo Lunk and Marines in dress uniform.
November 15, 2016

MSSA revives service member’s dream for career in IT

Zane Coppedge, former staff sergeant in the Army, discovered a path to tech through MSSA and now mentors former service members looking to make the same transition.
October 17, 2016

In their own voice: Mentoring to give back

James Fitzer hugging daughter
September 15, 2016

Leadership pressures prepare Army Drill Sergeant for last line of IT defense

Army ACU uniform stock image of combat sleeve shoulder.
August 17, 2016

Passion for technology lands former staff sergeant at Microsoft

Marine Corps veteran, Anthony SEO, sitting and working on his computer.
July 19, 2016

In their own voice: Applying military skills at Microsoft

Eric and Gary standing in front of the projector screen.
May 31, 2016

Going above and beyond earns ESGR Patriot Award for Microsoft manager

Microsoft Military Affairs participated in the pushups for charity event.
May 16, 2016

Celebrities, athletes flex their muscles in Pushups for Charity challenge

Photo of an Army vehicle.
April 26, 2016

Marine sergeant keeps options open, lands at Microsoft

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