Operation Warfighter helps prep Soldiers for next step at Fort Hood

Operation War Fighter helps prep Soldiers for next step
By Heather Graham-Ashley
Fort Hood Sentinel News Editor
DECEMBER 6, 2012

With his exit from military service looming, Sgt. Eric Hegre is preparing for the next step, his civilian career.

The Warrior Transition Brigade Soldier visited a job fair Nov. 28 on post, then a transition assistance workshop hosted by Operation Impact at the Education Center, and continued his career networking at the Operation Warfighter Job Fair on Nov. 30, all part of Warrior Care Month activities.

Operation Warfighter, a federal internship program for wounded, ill and injured service members, helps pair WTB Soldiers with employers to help augment resumes and give Soldiers valuable work experience and skills to assist with their careers after the military.

“This is a great opportunity for these guys,” Erasmo Valles, regional coordinator, Operation Warfighter, said. “Something like this gives service members an opportunity to see they can still move forward and be successful, regardless of their issues.”

At the Operation Warfighter Job Fair, WTB Soldiers met with representatives from federal agencies that are seeking service members for unpaid internship programs, as well as personnel from colleges and services available to assist wounded warriors as they transition from the service. Any wounded, ill or injured Soldier is eligible for the Operation Warfighter program.
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