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Expert Profile: Cynthia Bedell

Expertise:  I am the Commander of the Surface Communications and Support Systems, contract management office. I am currently an active duty Colonel.
I have bachelors and masters degrees in Engineering. I also hold a patent for a new way to process composite materials into complex shapes.

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What do you like about this subject?  I have had an exciting and diverse career. I have moved 21 times in 25 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
2008-07-24  injured in boot camp Dear Amy -- Surgery in and of itself is not a reason for discharge. However if the injury or treatment for the injury and military training puts your daughter at additional risk, that would be reason...
2008-07-24  Prior Service Reenlistment Dear Chad -- Whether you could get a waiver for your shoulder to enlist in the Army as a prior service Marine depends on how severe your injury was, how well your shoulder has healed, and how your discharge...
2008-07-23  crossover back into the Army Dear Airworlf -- Yes, you can do an interservice transfer to leave the Air Force and return to the Army. I cannot promise you that you would still be eligible to be a helicopter pilot. Most likely...
2008-07-22  MEPS Dear John -- Getting a direct commission is very difficult. However, if you are a practicing lawyer, and have no criminal record, excess debt, psychological or substance abuse issues that would keep...
2008-07-22  Surface Warfare Officer Dear Casondra -- Your first few months as a new Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) will be spent at SWO School. However, after that you could be assigned to a ship that deploys immediately. Many SW Officers...
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