2023 VetsWork Field Note: Joey Anderson

2023 VetsWork Field Note: Joey Anderson

As a Recreation Resources Technician on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Randle, Washington, my main job is to conduct dispersed campsite inventories. A dispersed campsite is basically anywhere that the national forests are that anyone can camp just about anywhere. The only problem with a...

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2023 VetsWork: Jean Draudt

2023 VetsWork: Jean Draudt

I grew up in Moore, Oklahoma. I enjoy hiking, geocaching, photography, collecting plants, and being able to go places I have never been before. I worked for the Air Force as a Munitions Technician. My education varies in different languages but no degree. I have a son who is nine years old and...

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2023 VetsWork: Arturo Moreno

2023 VetsWork: Arturo Moreno

I am Arturo Moreno, and I grew up in Northern New Jersey. In my early 20's I moved out west where I found the 'jumping off' point of my life. I love the ocean and enjoy surfing when I get the time to do it. I've been fortunate to paddle out to the waves on three continents. I hope to experience...

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2023 VetsWork: Austin Lanham

2023 VetsWork: Austin Lanham

My name is Austin Lanham. I was born and grew up in Tri-Cities, Washington. I spent most of my youth skateboarding and playing music, and after graduating high school, I started studying and teaching mixed martial arts. I've always enjoyed outdoor shooting and throwing knives for fun. I like to...

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“A, Q, What?”

“A, Q, What?”

A longtime friend and his family were visiting us this week. I had been looking forward to this for years. The trip was originally foiled by Covid, but finally got back on the books for this summer. As August rolled around and the date approached, I started scheming...

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2023 VetsWork: Jean Draudt

2023 VetsWork: Jean Draudt

I grew up in Moore, Oklahoma. I enjoy hiking, geocaching, photography, collecting plants, and being able to go places I have never been before. I worked for the Air Force as a Munitions Technician. My education varies in different languages but no degree. I have a son...

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