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C-17 loadmaster now loads ovens as pastry cook

For pastry cook Steve Schmidt, the only thing consistent about his job is the inconsistency.

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Working with vets: Former NCO now takes care of troops on campus Army Sgt. 1st Class John Mikelson's first plan for a post-military...

Power player: Crew chief chooses utilities job over flight school For a self-described "Guard bum," it was an enviable position to be...

Renewed energy Sometimes it's the dream job that becomes a nightmare, while a...

From war fighter to Wall Street The road to success, someone once quipped, is always under...

Living the faith If you want to hear God laugh, the old saying goes, tell him your...

An umpire’s life The things Laz Diaz misses most about being a Marine are cadence,...

Infiltrate the defense industry You may be getting out of the military, but career experts say smart...

A job pitch with punch Eric Franco concedes that he's a lucky guy, but it wasn't luck that...

Retail revolution Retail jobs — they're not just for kids. The retail industry is...

Architecture: Reach for the skyscrapers Texas Army National Guard Lt. Col. Mary Hart manages civilian...

Environmental impact Wesley Henderson didn't know much about the environment while serving...

Become a personal trainer Clint Phillips gets paid to do what he loves — working out.

Technical skills take you straight to the top When Sgt. 1st Class Joe Bruehler retired from the Army in 1995, he...