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Civil Engineer — Phil Thompson

Philip Thompson

Occupation: Civil Engineer

I joined the Navy Reserves while I was in college studying civil engineering. After graduation, I went to Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, and then to Civil Engineer Corps Officer School in…

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Graphic Designers and Illustrators

Job Family: Arts, Communications, Media, and Design

The military produces many publications, such as training manuals, newspapers, reports, and promotional materials. Graphic artwork is used in these publications and for signs, charts, posters, and TV…

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