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aviation

Blackhawk Pilot / Air Traffic Control Manager

intelligence

Military Intelligence Officer / Associate Director, Homeland Security

computers

Signal Officer / CEO, Technology Company

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U.S. Army ICU Nurse / ER Nurse

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