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Women Veterans in the National Park Service

The National Park Service employs thousands of active-duty military and veterans in a wide array of careers. This is nothing new for us. The history of the National Park Service is intertwined with that of the United States Military. Ever since the establishment of Camp Sheridan in Yellowstone National Park in 1886, soldiers and veterans have played a continuous role in the protection and preservation of national parks.

Here you can meet some of the women who served in the military and who continue to serve the American public working for the National Park Service.

US Air Force Veteran
Margaret Hollandsworth

The Air Force taught Margaret integrity, service before self, and excellence in all you do on a daily basis.
US Air Force Veteran
Pamela Mault

Pam Mault is a Contracting Officer with the National Park Service.
US Army Veteran
Casey McCabe

Casey's service in the US Army gave her skills directly transferable to her work with the NPS.
Law Enforcement
Erin Rust

Erin found purpose after her military service working for the NPS.
US Marine Corps Veteran
Dael Sumner

Dael's military service instilled in her the importance of our diverse history and heritage.
US Air Force Veteran
Lori Warner

After 20 years of military service, Lori joined the National Park Service.
US Navy Veteran
Ernestine White

Ernestine continues her service to the American people through her work with the NPS.
US Army Veteran
Jessica Zanetta

Accountability and responsibility are skills Jessica learned in the Army that serve her in her work with the NPS.

More Women Veterans of the National Park Service

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Veteran Story: Teresa Rivera
- Type: Article
Teresa Rivera served in the US Army with pride around the globe on multiple deployments for both tactical and strategic assignments. Today Teresa is the current Chief of Administration for the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Read more about her story.
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Veteran Story: Brendaliz Morales
- Type: Article
- Locations: George Washington Memorial Parkway
Brendaliz Morales is an Army veteran who served active duty for 18 years. She currently serves as the Special Use Permits Coordinator for the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP). Find out more about how Brendaliz continues to serve.
Variety Keeps This Project Specialist Sharp
- Type: Article
Amy is enjoying the great weather in one of our parks. Read about her career in the NPS.
Denver Service Center
Amy Peabody, Project Manager, National Park Service Design & Construction Division
- Type: Article
- Offices: Denver Service Center
I love the National Park Service mission of preserving our natural and cultural resources for this and future generations. Some of my most memorable personal experiences have been in our National Parks and I love that this job allows me to use my skills and expertise to support the mission while contributing to others having similar inspiring experiences.