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Expertise
I am the Commander of the Surface Communications and Support Systems, contract management office. I am currently an active duty Colonel.
Experience in the area
I have bachelors and masters degrees in Engineering. I also hold a patent for a new way to process composite materials into complex shapes.
What do you like about this subject?
I have had an exciting and diverse career. I have moved 21 times in 26 years and had 20 different jobs.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to lead the Army's development of portable power. I want my team to design a safe and portable fuel cell or micro-generator.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The military provides numerous educational opportunities. All Soldiers continue to go to professional development training throughout their careers.
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Recent Answers from Cynthia Bedell
2010-02-08 Medical history and bootcamp:
Dear Brandon -- You will need a waiver for your heart surgery. A military medical doctor will have to review and approve the waiver application. In boot camp, you will be paid a monthly salary
2010-02-04 Joining:
Dear Erica -- You will need a waiver to enter military service at all since you have a misdemeanor charge on your criminal record. Waivers have limited availability at the moment, due to the slow
2010-02-03 Security Clearance:
Dear Robson -- Being a citizen of those US territories and former territories would not preclude someone from getting a US security clearance, but personal behavior could. So I cannot answer your
2010-02-01 recruitment ligible?:
Dear Pastor -- Sometimes enlistment candidates can get a waiver for prior criminal offenses. However some offenses are not waiverable. I cannot tell you whether her case is waiverable or not. If
2010-02-01 ged:
Dear Anterica -- You now meet the minimum educational requirements to enlist in a military service. In order to be fully eligible to enlist, you must also meet the physical, medical and moral requirements
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