by mtadams | Jun 9, 2020 | VetsWork
I grew up in Brownsville, Texas and spent my summers on the family farm in Zacatecas, Mexico. I sincerely love hiking in the outdoors and have lost count of how many so called mountains I’ve climbed. They’ve been mostly smaller type hills like Mt. Diablo...
by mtadams | Aug 6, 2019 | VetsWork
I’ve been working for about two months now and have yet to find an aspect of this job that I have not liked. I wanted to be outdoors, learning about wildlife and getting familiar with the local forest. I have been thrilled with the work I have been doing so far and my...
by mtadams | Jul 22, 2019 | VetsWork
I met Staff Sergeant Robert Paul in the cab of a dusty 998 model Humvee near Baghdad, Iraq in 2004. I had just joined up with a new forward operating civil affairs team as a driver and a gunner. It was March 3…it was 98 degrees; Ramadan had ended the month prior and...
by mtadams | Sep 28, 2018 | VetsWork
I had the honor of being this year’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew leader for the Eleven Point Ranger District on the Mark Twain National Forest. It was one of the best times I have had so far during my internship. Being able to take a group of teens who have...
by mtadams | Jun 12, 2018 | VetsWork
Hi my name is Jessi and I currently work on the Mark Twain National Forest at the Supervisor’s Office in Rolla, Missouri. My primary duty in the VetsWork program is to assist with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Until I am able to complete GIS training, I was...
by mtadams | Jun 12, 2018 | VetsWork
I never knew how many doors could be opened from an internship. Working through the Mt. Adam’s Institute VetsWork program has been the best choice I have made since being in the Marine Corps. I am doing my internship at the Mark Twain National Forest as a Recreation...
by mtadams | Dec 12, 2017 | VetsWork
Serving through AmeriCorps on the Mark Twain National Forest I have gained numerous experiences and knowledge that I will be able to apply furthermore into a career position with the Forest Service. I have been fortunate to be surrounded by those who support my...
