Happy Veterans Day to all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country! As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) certified company, we have made a commitment to hiring veterans. We value the qualities and skills that veterans bring to the workforce, and we are striving to be an employer of choice within the veteran community. We are proud to have many veterans a part of the MEB team. Thank you all for your years of service amongst all branches of the military! We were able to catch up with some of our veterans and talk about what their time in the military meant to them! 

Marcial Hawkes // Finisher

United States Marine Corps Veteran // 4 years // Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist

“I went to the Marine corps after 9/11 happened,  I was in school when it happened. I signed up with my buddy, I wanted to serve because I was angry, but as time went by and things calmed down I just enjoyed serving it was a great experience.”

Shawn Monkross // Superintendent

United States Navy Veteran // 23.5 years // Combat Civil Engineer with the Navy Seabees

“Serving for 23 years in the United States Navy was an honor; I made life-long friends, traveled the world, and had a sense of accomplishment leading up to retirement.”

Howard George // General Superintendent

United States Navy Veteran // 4.5 years // Non-Nuclear Machinist’s Mate

“I learned how to take responsibility and work as a team depending on each other to do your job.”

Kody Schuyler // Safety Director

United States  Navy Veteran // 5 years // Heavy Equipment Operator

“Serving in the military meant everything to me, I followed the same path as my father, grandfathers, and brothers. Being able to come home and sit with my father and brothers at the VFW and swap military stories was a lifetime achievement for myself.”

Quincey Williams // Laborer

United States Navy Veteran // 5 years // Construction Electrical

“If I did anything to make the world safer, everything I went through was worth it.”

Jerry Jones // Laborer

United States Marine Corps // 4 years // Basic rifleman 0311 / Squad leader / Infantry

“I think everyone in the military whether serving 2, 3, 4 years or making a career of it would always say they learned to appreciate everything a whole lot more. ”

Jen Hadac // Talent Engagement Manager

United States Navy Veteran // 6 years // Aviation Warfare Systems Operator

“I joined the military to see the world and get money for my education – it gave me so much more than that. The military gave me strength, confidence, life skills, and friends that are now family, and, most importantly, it instilled in me an incredible respect for my country and those that have served. We all gave something, but many gave everything and their dedication and ultimate sacrifice for our country should never be forgotten.”

Jesse Tupea // Pipe Fitter

// United States Army – 8 years – 77F / 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist

“I enjoyed every moment I spent in the military. The military made me look at the world from a different point of view. It taught me a lot as a person and who I am now. Did two tours in Iraq OIF1 and OIF3 (Operation Iraqi Freedom). I was stationed at Fort Stewart, GA for 6 years in active duty and the one thing I miss the most are the other soldiers that I served with.”

Dustin Roberts // Carpenter

// United States Army / National Guard – 8 years

Mark Ingram // Utility Superintendent

// United States Navy – Boatswains Mate

Edward Cowan // Laborer

// United States Marine Corps – Tank Operator

Kris McBee // Laborer

// United States Army – Combat Engineer (12b)

Jeff Slate // Carpenter

// United States Army Reserves – Steel Structure Specialist Engineer

Steve Woody // Utility Superintendent

// United States Navy

Brad Norton // Superintendent

// United States Army

Chris Rossi // Foreman

// United States Air Force

James Turner // Truck Driver

// United States Army

Doug Bracy // Superintendent

// United States Navy

Frank Nemet // Regional Safety & Health Manager

// United States Army

Michael Gillikin 

// United States Marine Corps