When I reflect on my time as a Specialist in the U.S. Army, sitting in an abandoned elementary school classroom in Baghdad that had been partially destroyed by a rocket attack, I never could have...
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From U.S. Air Force Security Forces to U.S. House of Representatives
I initially joined the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program quite literally off a whim. When separating from the military after 10 years of service I had multiple plans but also applied for a...
Green & Gold Program’s Support of Veterans History Project
The Green & Gold Congressional Aide program and the Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress have a long-standing relationship with the goal of helping collect and preserve...
Green & Gold on the Road
Susan Funk, 2025, Green & Gold Aide, House Veterans' Affairs Committee As a Green & Gold Aide on The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial...
Jessica Hammond, A path after the military
Green & Gold Aide, 2025 My name is Jessica Hammond, and I am originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2016 and was shipped off to boot camp 3 days...
Visit to the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) expansion project
Emily Luksich Green & Gold Aide, 2024 As part of the district team for VA-02, Emily visited the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project with her office. The Hampton Roads...
Green & Gold Aide Visits Naval Site with Rep. Kim Young
James Burandt-Nair Green & Gold Aide, 2024 James joins his Congresswoman Kim Young on a tour of the Naval Air Station North Island from Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 and VRM...