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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
91Â鶹¾«Æ· Program: Carpentry

How did your military service inspire you to attend 91Â鶹¾«Æ·?

After leaving the military, I was hired by an Army veteran, Kurt Fieldhouse CA ’93, who has ties to 91Â鶹¾«Æ· and he urged me to attend.

How did your military training help you be a successful student at 91Â鶹¾«Æ·?

Military service is about teamwork. Working on a construction crew—and working together as an 91Â鶹¾«Æ· 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 91Â鶹¾«Æ· or a career in the trades?

Learn as much as you can both at 91Â鶹¾«Æ· 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 91Â鶹¾«Æ· experience as a veteran?

91Â鶹¾«Æ· was a wonderful and supportive place to reenter civilian life. It provided me with new skills, a great professional network, and lifelong friends.