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Amtrak Commits to Hire More Veterans
At a special DC event, Amtrak has set a goal of 25% of new hires to be veterans by 2015. Also at this event a new locomotion to honor veterans was unveiled. Veterans interested in applying for a job at Amtrak should go to Amtrak.com/VeteransCareers.#AmtrakVets
Shown Here with the Police Honor Band is: “The Amtrak Veteran’s Locomotive that serves as a company wide tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. It features a red, white & blue paint scheme, 50 stars, & a specially designed logo with service ribbons given to distinguish a military member’s career. This diesel-electric powered P42 locomotive is the backbone of Amtrak’s fleet and is used in a variety of passenger services. Able to reach a top speed of 110 mph, the Amtrak Veteran’s Locomotive will be utilized across the Amtrak system & used for special events.”
Vietnam Veterans
(L-R) Joe Boardman (Amtrak CEO) & “Mickey” Thompson (Publisher Photo-JournalistSocial Sightings-The CoLumn & The MagaZine)
(L-R) Michael Rhodes (Dir. Adm. & Management-Office of Secty of Defense), Rep. Jeff Denham, Joe Boardman (Amtrak CEO), USNCL 56 WWI Vet Bohne Williams, & Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)
WWII Veteran Honored (L-R) Robert Williams honors his WWII Vet Dad Bohne Williams USNCL 56
(L-R) Surrounded by invitees and others is Retired Lt.General Claude Kicklight (3rd from left) at the Amtrak event to unveil the Veteran’s Locomotion (L-R) Congressman Jeff Denham (10th Dist. Calif.), Atty. Yvonne Burke (Amtrak Bd. Memb.), & Joe Boardman (Amtrak CEO)
HIRE VETERANS! We were there when we were needed -- NOW PLEASE HIRE VETS!
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(L-R) GySgt Dexter Stering (USMC), with two Vietnam Veterans - “Mickey” Thompson (Publisher) - USMC, & Sheldon Givens - US Army
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