Lance, US Navy veteran

Lance, US Navy Veteran

Instrumentation and Electronics Technician at Marathon Oil Company.

Q. What branch of the military did you serve under? What was your position in the military?
A. Navy, Senior Chief Petty Officer.

Q. What were your responsibilities in the military?
A. Leading, mentoring and developing Sailors while providing technical advice on various weapons systems. More recently served as Weapons Department Leading Chief for Commander, Task Group 56.5 Kuwait Naval Base.

Q. What is your current position?
A. Instrumentation and Electronics Technician at Marathon Oil Company.

Q. Serving in the military provides great leadership skills. Beyond that, what skills and experiences did you learn in the military that enable you to be successful on the job?
A. Technical expertise, integrity, loyalty and commitment to excellence are among the basic factors for mission accomplishment whether you're active duty or civilian. Consistently performing above expectations has always been a standard, and being a team motivator will always reap greater rewards by remaining focused on team goals rather than personal gain.

Q. Did you use the benefits of the GI Bill to enhance your education?
A. No.