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IN THIS ISSUE…

DETROIT PD JOINS PaYS PROGRAM

TDINDUSTRIES SIGNING CEREMONY

ROCKDALE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PARTNERS WITH PaYS

NY ARNG KICKS OFF FY 2020 WITH PaYS

2HB 2019 FALL SEMINAR

CFI HOST CHANGE OF COMMAND

JOB POSTINGSRAYMOND HANDLING SOLUTIONS

GAT AIRLINE GROUND SUPPORTONE GAS, INC.

WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHINSOUTHWEST AIRLINES

HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

UNION PACIFIC MILITARY RECRUITING EVENTSNATIONAL CAREER FAIRSCHOICE CAREER FAIRSRECRUIT MILITARY NATIONWIDE VETERAN JOB FAIRSSFL-TAP JOB FAIRS

JOB FAIRS AND ASSISTANCE

PaYS BATTALION OF THE MONTH - COLUMBUS PIONEERS

BOISE CASCADE INTRODUCES NEW MANUFACTURING PROGRAM

PaYS PARTNER ANNIVERSARIES

MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM MANAGER

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The Detroit Police Department Joins Forces with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)

ProgramStory By: Davin J. BentleyPhotos By: Ken Jacobs, Alicia Sperry, and Davin Bentley

A MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM MANAGER..

Dear PaYS Partners,

Let's welcome our newest PaYS Partners and a special thanks to the Battalions' leadership and A&PAs for their support.

CentiMark Corporation - Harrisburg

Kern County Sheriff’s Office - Fresno

Consumer 2.0 - Los Angeles

EEC Acquisitions, LLC - Minneapolis

Transocean - Houston

Charles County Sheriff’s Office - Baltimore

AmerQual Group, LLC - Indianapolis

Bell Textron Inc. - Dallas

Quartz Health Solutions, Inc. - Milwaukee

This month’s PaYS signing ceremonies are with Aetos Systems, Inc. and Geisinger System Services. If you would like to attend any of our signing ceremonies, reach out to your PaYSRegional Marketer for more information. Photos of our signings and other events will be shared on our social media sites.

Remember to annotate your PaYS Soldiers hires and interviews into the PIX database, visit and like our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/armypays, follow us on Instagram @armypaysprogram and all our social media platforms to share in all of our events. Send us your good news stories, job vacancies, etc., and we will highlight, at no cost, on all our social media sites. To participate in any Army recruiting event, don't forget to reach out to your regional PaYS marketing analyst.

It PaYS to partner with the US Army!

For more information on PaYS program, visit our website at www.armypays.com.

Angela R ByrdPaYS Program Manager

On September 6th, 2019, the Detroit Police Department became the newest member of the Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program for the U.S. Army and the Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion. With this signing, they have been formally granted partnership status and are excited to announce guaranteed face-to-face interviews for Army PaYS Soldiers.

In attendance at the ceremony were Chief James E. Craig, Chief of the Detroit Police Department, and Major General Brian P. Cummings, Program Executive Officer for TACOM. Chief Craig stated, "Today is an exciting day as we formalize our mission of seeking high quality police applicants through this partnership with Army PaYS.”

Both organizations, the Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion and the Detroit Police Department serve the citizens of the City of Detroit. With seven companies located throughout the state, the Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion recruits quality Soldiers, both officers and enlisted, to meet the needs of the Army. The Battalion carries out this mission with integrity so as to reflect the Warrior Ethos and Army Values. With "a proud tradition of service through excellence, integrity, and courtesy", as stated in their mission statement. Likewise, the Detroit Police Department and its 2,200 officers are responsible for policing Detroit’s 139 square miles. Through innovative crime fighting programs like Cease Fire, Project Green Light, and the new Real Time Crime Center, Detroit has seen sustained reductions in nearly every category of crime.

The PaYS team is extremely excited to welcome the Detroit Police Department to the U.S. Amy family and is more than confident that they will add value to the U.S. Army and the Great Lakes Recruiting Battalion!

Photo left - Chief James E. Craig shakes hands with MG Brian P. Cummings of TACOM

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TDIndustries Signing Ceremony with Dallas Army Recruiting Battalion

Photo left - VP of Manufacturing, Wesley Baker, and LTC Samuel Jungman, Battalion Commander, Dallas Army Recruiting Battalion, signs the Memorandum of Agreement

On 17 August 2019, TDIndustries became the 834th company to join the Army PaYS Program. The Dallas Army Recruiting Battalion conducted the signing ceremony on 21 August 2019, at TDIndustries Headquarters in Dallas, TX. Mr. Wesley Baker, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations signed the Ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement for TDIndustries, whereas LTC Samuel Jungman, Battalion Commander, Dallas Army Recruiting Battalion, signed on the behalf of the Army.

Story By: Crancena Ross & Gabby BonillaPhoto by: Rachel Wilson, TDIndustries

TDIndustries founded in 1946, is a facilities, maintenance, and mechanical construction company. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, TDIndustries also has a variety of locations throughout Texas, Phoenix, AZ and Denver, CO. TDIndustries is grateful for the sacrifice that our Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families give to our nation, and they also know that Service Members learn values and qualities while serving that’ll enhance their career goals, as well as the TDIndustries community. They are excited about our new partnership to grow their workforce with skilled and qualified Veterans.

Army PaYS Southwest Marketer, Crancena Ross, shared that during her visit at TDIndustries, they proudly displayed their various awards in the lobby, one of them being the “100 Best Companies To Work For”. TDIndustries strives to continue its excellent service for its customers and employees. As Mark Joseph, Talent Acquisition Manager at TDIndustries, expressed that, “TD values the sacrifices of the Veterans and looking forward to increasing their company workforce with Veterans through the Army PaYS program”.

Photo right - Meet Army PaYS newest partner in Georgia: Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office

Georgia Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office partners with Army PaYSStory by: Gabby BonillaPhotos by: Tim Bundick

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September 10, 2019, the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office became an official Army PaYSpartner with the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement. Representing the Atlanta Recruiting Battalion was Battalion Executive Officer, MAJ April Cody, and SFC Rasheedah Davis. Signing the Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office was Rockdale County Sheriff, Eric Levett.

The brave men and women who take the pledge, go through training, and serve our nation have skills valuable to any workforce. Putting those

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skills and experience on a resume however can be a daunting task. By being an official Army PaYS partner, the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office will gain access to large number of Army PaYSSoldiers and will increase the their workforce with Veterans. Veterans have skills, values, and experiences well suited for a career in Law Enforcement, and also remain a Soldier For Life by serving their community and sharing their story.

Photo right - Left to right: U.S. Army Atlanta Recruiting BN Executive Officer, MAJ April Cody, SFC Rasheedah Davis, and Rockland County Sheriff, Eric J. Levett

After the Signing Ceremony, Sheriff Eric Levett shared his excitement to be partnering with the Atlanta Recruiting Battalion and local ROTC departments. As someone who sees a lot of crime, it’s a breath of fresh air to partner with the Army to provide a safe, growing community and to create a future for children. Sheriff Eric Levett said, “My agency currently employs several Veterans from all the branches of service. I am proud of all our Veterans and the service they gave to our country, and more so, their choice to continue to be a public servant by joining our agency and serving and protecting their community after leaving Military Service.”

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Photos above - MAJ April Cody presents Sheriff Eric Levett with a plaque and certification that completes the official signing ceremony.

New York Army National Guard Kicks off Fiscal Year 2020 with Army PaYS

Story and Photos: Antonio Johnson Sr.

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The New York Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion held a training conference in Niagara Falls, NY on September 18-19, 2019 to close out Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 and kick off 2020. The conference took place at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, which is also home to the Buffalo Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Over 200 members of the “Honey Badger” Battalion were in attendance to discuss successes, shortcomings, best practices and strategy going into FY’20.

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Photo left - Northeast Marketer Antonio Johnson conducts PaYS training with Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard

On September 19th, Antonio Johnson, Northeast PaYS Marketer, was invited to present the Army PaYS program and provide training to the recruiting battalion on how to leverage the program for mission success. During the hour-long presentation, the Soldiers were very engaged with Antonio and asked questions regarding everything from creating partnerships to incorporating PaYS into their recruiting message. Antonio also informed the group that the NYARNG leads the way in PaYS accessions; selecting more PaYS partners than the other two pilot states (Michigan and Virginia). The presentation concluded with Antonio sharing his contact information and offering assistance to any Soldier and/or team that has additional questions or concerns regarding Army PaYS.

Later that morning, the New York Adjutant General and Commander of the New York Army National Guard, Major General Ray Shields addressed the battalion. MG Shields congratulated the Soldiers on a successful year and recognized some of the battalion’s top performers. MG Shields discussed concerns such as increasing recruiter strength in the battalion, as well as endstrength in the NYARNG by creating more units across the state. The Soldiers asked the commander very specific questions related to their areas of responsibility within the State of New York.

The NYARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion’s end of year training conference was the perfect segue from a successful FY’19 into a promising FY’20. Now, with Army PaYS in their arsenal of incentives, the Honey Badger Battalion’s future is even brighter. The PaYS Team congratulates LTC Hyer and the entire battalion. We appreciate your support and look forward to a great year.

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Photo right - MG Ray Shields gets up close and personal with NYARNG Recruiters

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2HB 2019 Fall Seminar Introduces the Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program

September 10, 2019, Army PaYS attended 2HB’s 2019 Fall Seminar, which provided HR Professionals throughout Illinois and Wisconsin with valuable talent acquisition information. The 2HB 2019 Fall Seminar featured local Military Service Members andinfluential civilians, who expressed the value of hiring a Service Member/Veteran and shared ways companies can connect with the U.S. Army to hire more Veterans to join their workforce. Army PaYS Midwest Marketing Analyst, Donna Morales, was invited as a keynote speaker to introduce the PaYS program.

Along with Donna Morales, other U.S. Army guest speakers included SFC Frederick Jones of Rockford Army Recruiting Station, Army Reserve Ambassador Paul Hettich, and SFC Brian Jamison, Recruiter of Rockford Recruiting Station. With the audience’s attention, Donna shared that the Army PaYS program guarantees ROTC Cadets 2 interviews, Army Reservists, Army National Guard, and Active Duty Soldiers five job interviews with a PaYSpartner after completion of their service. By joining the PaYS program, companies, agencies, and corporations are official partners with the U.S. Army, have access to Soldiers who have great teamwork and leadership abilities, and are able to strengthen their workforce.

HB Human Resources and Benefits Solutions is a full-service Human Resources outsourcing company located in Rockford, IL. William Duval, Account Manager and Customer Service Specialist at 2HB, invited guest speakers after hearing from clients about the challenge of finding good employees. With his personal experience in Army Recruiting and knowledge of the PaYS program, William was able to connect U.S. Army influence and organizations to his clients. He stated, “I want to hear that my clients arepicking up the phone from time to time and calling for names and resumes and getting the help they need. I also want to see the recruiting office or others in unique positions refer local Reservists to the hiring managers when those Soldiers need employment.”

Photo left - Left to right: 2HB Manager and Customer Service Specialist William Duval, Pays Midwest Market Donna Morales, and Rockford Army Recruiting Office SFC Frederick Jones

Below – SFC Frederick Jones presents the Army PaYS Program to an eager audience of HR Professionals

Story By: William Duval, Laurie Miller, & Gabby BonillaPhotos by: Donna Morales

Photo left - Donna Morales and SFC Jones talk with Army PaYSpartners. (Left) Mark Robinson, Director Talent Acquisition at Swedish American Health System (Center left) Katy Statler, Recruiter for Rockford Police Department.

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CFI, an Army PaYS partner, has hosted a variety of events at their Headquarters in Joplin, MO including the local Army Recruiting Company. This month, they hosted the Joplin Recruiting Company’s Change of Command Ceremony. CFI was extremely excited to host this ceremony that President of CFI, Mr. Greg Orr, VP of CFI, Mr. Mike Hinz, and CFI’s Veterans Advocate Neil Lamont were in attendance.

Photos above - CPT Hyres relinquishes his Command to CPT Beerman during Change Of Command Ceremony

PaYS Partner, CFI, hosts Joplin Recruiting Company Change of Command

Story by: Neil Lamont, CFI Veteran Advocate, & Gabby BonillaPhotos by: James Stark

The Change Of Command ceremony is a ceremony known as “Passing of the Guidon”. The passing of the unit guidon, or colors, represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one outgoing Commander to one incoming Commander. This ensures that the unit and its Soldiers are never without official leadership. This also signifies an allegiance of Soldiers to their unit’s Commander.

As former Commander CPT Andrew Hyres shares his experience and farewells with the Joplin Recruiting company, he introduces the new Commander, CPT Nathaniel Thomas Beerman. CPT Nate Beerman earned a commission into the Ordnance Corps after graduating from SUNY University at Buffalo with a Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems and Political Science. With a vast array of military schooling (including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School, Air Assault School, Fort Drum Pre-Ranger Course, and more), his experience as a leader, and numerous awards he’s earned, CPT Beerman is ready to take on the responsibility and role as the Joplin Recruiting Company’s Commander.

As the Ceremony came to an end, Greg Orr, Mike Hinz, and Neil Lamont had the opportunity to share memories and bid farewells to CPT Hyres and eagerly welcome CPT Beerman to their ongoing partnership and new friendship. Mike Hinz and Neil Lamont are both Army Veterans, and were thrilled to share their Army stories with the commanders. CFI is an Army PaYS partner that supports Military members for their service in an assortment of ways, such as programs, employment, community service, and more.

Photo right - Pink/gray shirt: Greg Orr (CFI President) Gray shirt: Neil Lamont (CFI Veterans Advocate), Black shirt: Mr. Mike Hinz (CFI VP), far right CPT Beerman, right center CPT Hyres.

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PaYS Battalion of the Month - Columbus Recruiting Battalion “Pioneers”

Story by: Davin BentleyPhotos by: Robert Bonner

About the BattalionHeadquartered in and named for the capital of Ohio, the Columbus Recruiting Battalion has operated continuously since the inception of the all-volunteer Army in 1973. The Battalion is composed of 40 recruiting stations spread across the lower two-thirds of Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and parts of West Virginia.

Columbus is one of seven battalions in the 3rd Recruiting Brigade. The Battalion changed significantly in 1992 with the closing of the Cincinnati Battalion. Columbus absorbed three companies for its present compliment of six: Charleston, Columbus, Lancaster, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Kings Mills.

The Columbus Recruiting Battalion conducts immediate and effective operations throughout its area of responsibility to recruit highly motivated, committed, quality men and women, both officer and enlisted, to serve in the United States Army and Army Reserve, whereby providing the force to an expeditionary Army committed globally in a “War on Terror”, professionally and with integrity. The Columbus Recruiting Battalion provides maximum contribution to a nation at war by recruiting with integrity, quality young men and women. Maximum flexibility creates and fosters adaptive leaders. The battalion empowers leaders to apply their “ready and resilient” doctrine. Every member of the team will be able to assess quickly in order to “see first”, train effectively in order to “understand first”, plan appropriately in order to “act first”, and “finish decisively.” With this vision, the Columbus Recruiting Battalion aims to maintain market dominance.

Source: U.S. Army Recruiting Command https://recruiting.army.mil/About-USAREC/Brigades-Battalions/3rd-Recruiting-Brigade/Columbus-Recruiting-Battalion/About-Columbus/.

Columbus Army Recruiting Battalion in the CommunityIt has been a very active summer season for the Pioneers! On June 14th, 2019, the Battalion celebrated the U.S. Army’s 244th Birthday with the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, OH. In addition to presenting the Colors in front of a crowd of over 20,000 fans, the Cincinnati Recruiting Company administered a special swearing-in ceremony for new Army recruits.

June 22, 2019, members of the Dayton Army Recruiting Company had the opportunity to represent the U.S. Army, along with the Army Golden Knights, at the nationally renowned Dayton Air Show in Dayton, Ohio. The Golden Knights put on an impressive show and were great with kids afterwards to include letting the kids help pack their chutes! The show showcased aircrafts of all sizes, styles, and eras with the Air Force Thunderbirds putting on the day's finale show.

Photos left - Cincinnati Metro Recruiting Company Commander, CPT Tristan Hotsinpiller, administers the Oath of Enlistment to a group of Army Enlistees

Photo right - CPT Zachary Santos and 1SG Michael Richardson of the Dayton Recruiting Company pose with CASA Susan Shugert Green at the Dayton Air Show

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Then on July 11th, 2019, the Columbus Pioneers hosted a group of educators from Central and Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and West Virginia at Fort Lee, VA for the 2019 U.S. Army Educators Tour. The Educators Tour demonstrated the Army’s capabilities and training in areas such as robotics, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), and culinary management operations. The tour successfully educated the Teachers on Army opportunities available for their students and associated education requirements.

Columbus Battalion Welcomes New CommanderOn June 7, 2019 The Pioneer Battalion officially welcomed LTC Alvin Word IV as their newest Commander. A Tennessee native, LTC Word attended The University of Tennessee – Knoxville where he was commissioned through the Army ROTC as a Military Intelligence (MI) Officer in May 2000. His assignments run the gamut of command and principal staff positions across all echelons.

Key assignments include: Ground Surveillance Platoon Leader and Executive Officer, B Company, 311th MI Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) from 2002-2004; Company Commander, Headquarters and Support Company, 2d MI Battalion from 2007-2008; Battalion S2, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) from 2008-2010; MI Detachment Commander, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) from 2012-2013; Group S2, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) from 2013-2015; and Intelligence Operations Officer/Planner/JTF J2, Joint Special Operations Command from 2015-2019.

LTC Word’s operational deployments include IRAQI FREEDOM (2003; 2006-2007) and ENDURING FREEDOM (2008-2009), as well as overseas tours in the Republic of Korea (2001-2002) and Germany (2005-2010).

He is a graduate of myriad academic programs and military training, including: the University of Tennessee – Knoxville (BA –Sociology); the National Intelligence University (MS – Strategic Intelligence); the Recruiting Pre-Command Course; Unconventional Warfare Operational Design Course; the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College – Intermediate Level Education; the U.S. Army Basic Airborne School; and the Sabalauski Air Assault School.

LTC Word’s awards and decorations include the: Bronze Star (1 OLC); Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC); Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC); Joint Meritorious Unit Award; U.S. Army Recruiter Badge; Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge; and Combat Action Badge.

The PaYS team would like also like to welcome LTC Word to the community. Additionally, we would like to sincerely thank outgoing Commander, LTC Che T. Arosemena, for his continued support of the Army PaYS program!

For more information regarding the Columbus Recruiting Battalion, please contact Mr. Rob Bonner, Public Affairs Specialist, at 614-405-2187 or Robert.d.bonner3.civ@mail.mil.

Source: Columbus Battalion Virtual Recruiting Team (VRT), https://www.facebook.com/PioneerNation6/photos/a.468706093141655/2482493788429532/?type=3&theater

Photo above - Soldiers from the Pioneers Battalion host Educators from around Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia at Ft. Lee, VA for 2019 Educators Tour

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Photo above - LTC Alvin Word IV

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The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) is an 11 state mission to drive success and growth within the manufacturing component of business in the United States. The purpose of FAME is to be the driving force for developing world-class technical talent for manufacturing and other employers of technical workers. FAME strives to be a powerful conduit between industry and education.

In the state of Louisiana, home of Fort Polk Army Installation and the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Boise Cascade, a Wood Products Manufacturing Company, leads and chairs the FAME organization for the state called “GEAUXFAME”. Tommy Peek, Human Resources professional for Boise Cascade’s Southern Region and State Chairman of GEAUXFAME sees the development of a “skilled” manufacturing professional as critical to the United States filling the gaps in our technical workforce.

Manufacturing Industry Leaders and Education professionals have realized the need for developing the technicians and leaders of tomorrow’s workforce. We understand the three (3) most commons problems have one common solution:

1. To remain globally competitive, manufacturers must find enough global best, highly-skilled workers.

2. Technically minded individuals desire a well-paying, challenging and rewarding career that they can start TODAY.

3. Communities need a robust, thriving and growing business base with strong employment opportunities to ensure the well-being of their people.

The solution is FAME (the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) and The Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways, which will:

1. Provide a continuous stream of new-to-field skilled workers in sufficient numbers to keep job openings filled with graduates who have the world’s best technical preparation.

2. Provide high paying jobs doing critical work to individuals who complete the AMT Program. Provide an on-going growth path beyond that which both fulfills an individual’s desire to grow and develop; and fulfills a company’s need for employees who continuously learn more and more about their jobs and contributing to the company’s business performance.

3. Answer the most critical question that employers ask when considering placing a new business in a location, or expanding an existing one: “Can I find the skilled talent that I need to support my operations?” The inability to provide a good answer to this question is the No. 1 reason why employers do NOT bring new business to a location. The AMT Program and the continued strength brought by the other career pathways fully answer’s this question with a resounding, “Yes!!”

Boise Cascade Introduces New Manufacturing Programs

Story & Photos by Tommy Peek

The United States Army has built a legacy of training young adults to fight and win our country’s wars and conflicts for 244 years. The leadership training and mentorship developed through a Soldier’s career is deeply needed and sought after. What better way to apply/add those traits to a technical program that will enhance our Country’s manufacturing infrastructure. The Partnership with Boise Cascade and the Army PaYSprogram has opened a pathway for fulfillment of that need.

For more information on FAME-USA and its partners see below:

http://fame-usa.com/

https://nca-la.com/workforce-ready/amt/

https://www.bc.com/

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Meet Anthony M. VelascoI am an Army Veteran of 25 combined active years of service. My last 10 years on active duty, I served in the Active Guard Reserves as a recruiter. Little did I anticipate that I would enjoy serving in a recruiting position as much as I did. Prospecting for candidates to become Soldiers and serve in the largest military organization was sometimes challenging but I just carried a lot of value and honor to serving in the Army. I held a lot of pride for recruiting for the next generation of Army professionals. So this empowered and motivated my outreach to market the career opportunities, education, and valued experiences to others who would be the future Soldiers and leaders in our Army organization.

Since I have retired from active duty, I continued in the business of recruiting for another company, again prospecting professional talents needed to sustain and maintain 100% manpower to keep the company operation effective. Later, I accepted a position as a team marketer on the Army PaYS team. This was a great opportunity made available for me, to be in my element and to serve the Army organization of young professionals. Once again, I am able to facilitate career opportunities to the same professionals I use to once recruit to be Soldiers. Now I am able to participate in their successful transition back into the civilian life so they may continue to walk a successful path provided by the Army’s effort of caring for its Veterans.

I am grateful to be married to a wonderful lady and to be a father of 5 awesome children who I adore. My biggest value is my family. On my off time I commonly spend much of my time just being available for my family. Also, on my free time, I gather up donated clothes and take personal pride to directly distribute to the homeless individuals within my community. I am a strong advocate for ending homelessness in America. I love to write, read, meditate, and continue to keep myself physically fit as often as possible.

What inspires me in my life is my openness to being connected to all people and having open dialogues that promotes a culture of being united by sharing common grounds versus focusing on differences that often keep us divided. I see a transformation evolving from life that brings a global community into formation with one another. My favorite quote, “we growthrough a transformation, to come together into a formation” in a lifetime.

Meet Gabby BonillaHello, my name is Gabby Bonilla. I permanently moved to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area in 2014, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Communications Media (minor in Sociology) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I’ve always been a creative, innovative, and outgoing person. I’m always excited when I get time to learn a new program and experimenting with it (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro X, Photoshop). I enjoy reading non-fiction books, watching scary movies (October is my favorite Month), being a professional critic after binge-watching a series, creating fashionable looks with my very “limited” wardrobe, and cooking an amazing meal.

When I graduated in 2013, I had no idea what I wanted to do, the world seemed a lot bigger and a playground for opportunity. I did know that I wanted to make an impact. As the newest Army PaYS social media marketing coordinator, I am making it my goal to increase awareness for the Army PaYS program via social media and our monthly Newsletter. I’m excited to be a part of a team so passionate about their service and helping service members succeed in their next career. As the Army PaYS program continues to succeed, I’m eager to see what my future holds with this amazing program!

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Crancena Ross - Serving Our Communities

Army PaYS Marketer, Crancena Ross takes time to volunteer at Moveable Feast, a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. Moveable Feast provides food and services to individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses.

The founder, Baltimore City Health Department Official Robert Mehl, recognized a need in the community for services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the community. The organization was founded in 1990; Robert assembled a committee at the direction of then Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke. In its first year, the organization's staff of three provided food and services to 60 clients bi-weekly and twice per day. By 2001, this had increased to serving the nutritional needs of about 550 people in the region.

Prepping meals for those individuals that can't leave home and aren't able to prepare meals for themselves. We sometimes take for granted what we can do for ourselves and forget to realize there are people that can’t get out of bed in the morning or need assistance with daily task. Crancena serves her community by volunteering her time at Moveable Feast, feeding the homeless, and donating clothes for those in need in the Baltimore, MD area.

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Alaska State Troopers 19-Oct-04,

Accenture LLP 4-Oct-05,

Oldcastle Materials 4-Oct-05,

Lake County Sheriff's Office 20-Oct-05,

Bright House Networks 20-Oct-05,

Citrus County Sheriff's Office 20-Oct-05,

Phoenix Police Department 20-Oct-05,

Office of the Sheriff Contra Costa Co. CA 13-Oct-06,

Knoxville Police Department 13-Oct-06,

Suffolk County Police Department 13-Oct-06,

Union Pacific Railroad Company 30-Oct-06,

Smith Transport, Inc. 24-Oct-06,

American National Insurance Company 16-Oct-07,

Foodliner, Inc. 16-Oct-07,

Medi-Dyn, Inc. 16-Oct-07,

Kansas Adjutant General's Dept. 16-Oct-07,

Cummins Southern Plains, Ltd. 18-Oct-07,

Kraft Foods Global, Inc. 13-Oct-08,

Gleaner Life Insurance Society 26-Oct-09,

City of College Station 30-Oct-09,

San Jorge Children's Hospital 30-Oct-09,

Syracuse PD 24-Oct-10,

The American Red Cross 24-Oct-10,

Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc. 26-Oct-10,

Regional Transportation Dept. 26-Oct-10,

Cobalt Boats 26-Oct-10,

Sacramento Metro Fire District 26-Oct-10,

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority 26-Oct-10,

Horizon Well Logging, LLC 4-Oct-11,

Wells Enterprises, Inc. 11-Oct-11,

AECOM National Security Program 18-Oct-11,

A Big Thank You to these Partners Celebrating their October PaYS Anniversaries:

Dee Zee, Inc. 17-Oct-12,

Corpus Christi Police Department 17-Oct-12,

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. 17-Oct-12,

Dana Limited 3-Oct-13,

Rockwater Northeast LLC 1-Oct-14,

Airbus Helicopter, Inc. 1-Oct-14,

Westmoreland Coal Company 1-Oct-14,

Symantec Corporation 1-Oct-14, Coca-

Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. 23-Oct-15,

Goodwill Southern Nevada 23-Oct-15,

Global Linguist Solutions, LLC 23-Oct-15,

Applied Material, Inc. 26-Oct-15,

Done Right Trucking Incorporated 28-Oct-15,

Medical Staffing Network 28-Oct-15,

Drury Hotel Company, LLC 28-Oct-15,

MedCert 29-Oct-15,

Market Transport 29-Oct-15,

Hudson Tool Steel Corporation 4-Oct-16,

Cannon Companies 4-Oct-16,

Genoa, a QOL Healthcare Company 4-Oct-16,

Overhead Door Corporation 17-Oct-16,

United States Department of Agriculture 27-Oct-16,

Sonoco Products Company 5-Oct-17,

Putnam County Sheriff's Office 5-Oct-17,

Bedrock Protection Agency 5-Oct-17,

One Gas, Inc. 26-Oct-18

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