Program paves vets’ path to successful Pantex careers

Rody Timmons participated in the Veterans to Engineers Program after a successful Navy career.

When an armed services member completes their duty to the nation, they may find themselves with a heart full of patriotic fervor, a couple of decades’ worth of time to fill, and, all too often, an uncertain direction.

“Coming from active duty was a big change and challenge for me and my family,” recalled Pantex engineer Cecilio Morado.

Morado and his wife, both Air Force veterans, had left the service to be closer to family and to focus on completing their college degrees — while raising their two young children.

“I started here at Pantex after my first semester back in college, and from there I was presented with more challenges as I was trying to juggle family, school, and work.”

Pantex Program Manager Channing Sparks oversees Veterans to Engineers (VTE), a program to guide veterans like Morado into successful careers as Pantex engineers.

“VTE participant, joined the program after a successful Navy career. Timmons said he appreciates the broad exposure