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Sam Holcomb CA ’14

Military Branch: Army
Division/Unit/Company: 10th Special Forces Group
Rank at Discharge: Staff Sergeant
MOS: 18D
ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç Program: Carpentry

How did your military service inspire you to attend ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç?

After leaving the military, I was hired by an Army veteran, Kurt Fieldhouse CA ’93, who has ties to ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç and he urged me to attend.

How did your military training help you be a successful student at ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç?

Military service is about teamwork. Working on a construction crew—and working together as an ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç Carpentry class—is also about teamwork.

What is your current job?

I currently own —a high-end residential construction company located in Marquette, MI.

What advice would you give to someone considering ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç or a career in the trades?

Learn as much as you can both at ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç and at your first jobs. Be a sponge. Ask questions. Be engaged. Your effort will not go unnoticed and you will quickly find yourself gaining responsibility and taking on new roles.

Anything else you would like to share about your ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç experience as a veteran?

ÍøºìºÚÁÏÉç was a wonderful and supportive place to reenter civilian life. It provided me with new skills, a great professional network, and lifelong friends.