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Jorge Cubero with guidon.
January 13, 2017

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

Solaire Sanderson photo collage
December 29, 2016

Staying cool under fire helps Marine move into tech role

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

Matt Lang’s position as Army cavalry scout — a highly stressful position — helped prepare him for his role as a senior analyst at Dell.
November 3, 2016

Cavalry scout uses intel-gathering skills in Dell tech support

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

Mary and Zac engagement photo
October 12, 2016

MSSA empowers vet to continue serving through a new career in tech

Duane Kord and family posing near a tree
October 7, 2016

Marine pursues tech training to land his dream job

Photo of uniforms displaying rank on Air Force sleeves
September 21, 2016

Air Force engineer finds his new mission in the cloud

James Fitzer hugging daughter
September 15, 2016

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

Marine standing next to the interview board used to pass the time waiting for interviews
September 6, 2016

In their own voice: Up to the challenge