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MILITARY AND
VETERAN CAREERS
The mission of the Lumen VETS employee resource group is to help veterans, their families and friends, to realize their potential and impact their communities. To support and participate in company policies and programs in which veterans are respected, valued, and afforded equal opportunities.
Sergeant John Wyatt served in the US Air Force from 1985 to 1992, with a significant assignment at Ruppsertsweiler, Germany, the NATO war HQ. During his time in Ruppsertsweiler, Sergeant Wyatt witnessed the historic moment when East Germany broke down the wall separating East and West Germany, marking the end of an era of division. One of Sergeant Wyatt's notable achievements during this period was his pivotal role in modernizing the Telecommunication Systems Control Facility. He was singled out by the NATO integrated systems inspection team as the best technician they had seen in all of NATO, leading to the best rating ever given to a NATO Communications facility.
"The Veterans ERG is an invaluable resource here at Lumen, and they have had many guest speakers, one of the guest speakers from the DAV helped me better make use of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
"The Veterans ERG is an invaluable resource here at Lumen, and they have had many guest speakers, one of the guest speakers from the DAV helped me better make use of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
John W.
United States Air Force
"I was a military dependent all of my young life. I joined the Air Force in 1976 after high school. First assignment? Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. My dad was also stationed there. It was my first year of active duty and my dad's last year before he retired after serving for 27 years. It was a great year, but the highlight was my dad and I were the first father and daughter to join the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA). The story was printed with a photo, in the base newspaper and is part of AFSA history. Very proud moment for two Airman. Aim High! Fly-Fight-Win! As a Veteran and Lumen employee, I feel it an honor to belong to the VETS ERG. It gives a sense of community and camaraderie like no other. I am very proud to have served my country."
Cathie G.
United States Air Force
"I am a 100% disabled Vet. After 17 years in the military, even with my broken body, I can honestly say I would still do it all over again. I am also from a long line of Vets. My dad, Vietnam, his little sister and brother. My 2 grandfathers, who both fought in the Pacific, great grandfathers, and on back even further. I have found the VETS ERG being a group where I feel welcome and belong to. This is a group of men and women I can reach out to and share my feelings and experiences with. We are a group of individuals who have all had similar experiences and lifestyles, we are not just coworkers but rather a family unlike any other."
Wayne C.
United States Military
“The USAF taught me respect is important on many levels. From the start of basic, to my last squadron, our teamwork created respect and camaraderie among diverse individuals from a variety of backgrounds. We learned to respect and appreciate our differences, remaining focused together on our team’s objectives. I learned to respect the process, keeping attention to detail. I am grateful that for the past 20 years here at Lumen, I have experienced that same level of respect with partners across all levels including the Vets Group and the other ERGs.”
Sabrina G.
United States Air Force
“My time in the United States Air Force, inspired many core values like positive attitude and perseverance. When I became an employee at Lumen, I was able to use those values inside my work organization and as a Lumen Vets ERG Leader. Keeping a positive attitude is infectious and inspiring. No matter the situation, we can come together for a purpose to succeed as a team.
Chris D.
United States Air Force
"My training and experience in the United States Navy has led me to conclude that atop the list of things keeping me at Lumen is the integrity of the people surrounding me. We all have our personal definition of what integrity actually is and for me it’s doing the right things for the right reasons, always. At Lumen, specifically within the Public Sector and the Veteran’s ERG I’m surrounded by
people with this shared perspective.
people with this shared perspective.
Sean E.
United States Navy