Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Jane Devenport.
Jane spent 8 years in the Navy Reserve as Master-At-Arms.
She deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 to work in Detainee Operations at the Parwan Detention Facility.
In 2015, she completed her Master’s at the University of Southern California and was selected for the Department of State’s Veterans’ Innovative Partnership Program. She currently works State in Overseas Building Operations.
“I am proud to have served my country and will continue to do so,” Jane said.
Thank you for your service, Jane!
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Go Jane! Women Vets Rock! :-)