Marine to help House hire wounded vets

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Marine to help House hire wounded vets
By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Feb 27, 2008 18:35:20 EST

A retired Marine master gunnery sergeant has been appointed by the House of Representatives to head an effort to hire more disabled combat veterans to fill administrative and support jobs in Congress.

Patricia Orsini was named director of the House’s Wounded Warrior Program, a position created to help achieve a goal of hiring 50 veterans to work for House leaders or in support services.

Employment in the personal offices of members of Congress is controlled by each member, but Orsini’s work would involve hiring for administrative jobs or support jobs that are under the control of House leaders or the House Committee on Administration.

Orsini retired from the Marine Corps in 2002 after 24 years of service but was recalled to active duty in 2004 to work on the Marine for Life program at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

Dan Beard, chief administrative officer for the House of Representatives, said Orsini “understands the needs of wounded warriors, and understands that many veterans want to continue to serve their country.”


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/02/military_congress_hiringvets_031008w/

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