Veteran Spotlight: Jacquelyn Jones
"The military is a flexible and ever-changing environment, and you must be willing to do the same. My ability to be flexible has made me successful in my career.”
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Tell us about your time serving in the military. What branch did you serve and how long did you serve?
I joined the Army when I was 25 years old. I wanted to join fresh out of high school but since my father was not aware of the benefits the Military could offer and suggested I attend college instead. I always had a fascination with the military since my days of ROTC in high school. I was proud to serve in the Army for 23 years. During my military career, I served in the Financial Management Branch.
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How has being a veteran impacted your career?
Being a veteran has impacted my career in so many ways. I was able to obtain great skills from the military. I think the best skills I have learned are teamwork and discipline. I love how working in a team test so many areas of my life such as creativity, skills, and discipline to work with so many different personalities. I also feel like flexibility and leadership have also been a cornerstone to my career.
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What part of your military career has made you successful in your career?
The military is a flexible and ever-changing environment, and you must be willing to do the same. My ability to be flexible has made me successful in my career. I also feel that a dedication to life-long learning has also impacted me in my career. I have learned so many valuable skills in my career and serving in the military. Leadership is an invaluable skill that I learned while serving.
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Why is Veterans Day important to you?
Veterans Day is important to me because it is a day of reflection. Most people look at it as another day off, but it is a day to thank a veteran for all the sacrifices they have made for the country and the citizens. It is also a day of appreciation to service members. I love it when the community gives back to veterans.
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What does it mean to be a veteran?
A veteran is someone who has sworn to uphold the constitution of the United States, as well as served the nation selflessly to protect the nation and its people.
