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  • About Us
    • Programs
      • Overview
      • VetsWork Environment
      • VetsWork GreenCorps
      • Education Programs
      • Public Lands Stewards
    • About
      • Our Mission
      • Our Impact
      • Our Staff
      • The Board
      • DEI Commitment
      • Lodging
      • Program Partners
    • Our Interns
      • VetsWork Environment Interns
      • VetsWork GreenCorps Interns
      • Public Lands Stewards Interns
    • Contact Us
      • Reach HQ
      • Live & Social
      • Staff Employment
  • Internships
    • VetsWork Environment
    • VetsWork Greencorps
    • Public Lands Stewards
  • Summer Camps
  • Sense of Place
    • Lecture Series
    • Hear in the Gorge
    • Community Workshops
  • Blog
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Gift A Scholarship
    • Sense of Place Lecture Series Sponsorship
    • Capital Campaign
    • Volunteer

VetsWork GreenCorps

Meet our 2021 GreenCorps Interns!

Hover over their photo to learn fun facts and maybe a bit of history you’ll recognize.

Current positions
Program Overview

Austin Weldon

Military Branch: US Marine Corps

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"I am excited to learn the skills that are required for wildland firefighting and to work alongside fellow veterans."

Bobby Hepler

Military Branch: US Marine Corps

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"Veterans are unique individuals with very strong commitments to discipline, hard work, and learning. I am excited to build new friendships and share common struggles."

Corey James

Military Branch: Air Force

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"Similar to most people in the Northwest I'm a fan of camping, hiking, and fishing. Writing and recording music is my most significant hobby."

Daniel Majercik

Military Branch: Navy

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"I'm eager to see a side of the fire service we don't get much exposure to on the East Coast."

Nick Mejia

Military Branch: US Marine Corps

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"What excites me the most about this opportunity is the chance to work on a team toward a larger goal, just like the Marine Corps."

Gabe Martinez

Military Branch: Army

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"Overall, I hope to gain as much knowledge, both about fire and the Umatilla area, with my new veteran family as possible."

Kit Cazimero

Military Branch: Army

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"I look forward to a new challenge, feeling accomplished at the end of the day, and creating new experiences with other veterans while learning to be stewards of the natural environment."

Michael Perez

Military Branch: US Marine Corps

Position: VetsWork GreenCorps Member

Service Site: Umatilla National Forest

"What I would like to gain from this is to learn and continue my pursuit in this career field and make a few new veteran friends along the way."



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