b'A N N UA L R E P O R T 2022Landon Hillyard is a full-time employee at INLs Materials and Fuels Complex. He came to INL throughThe DoD SkillBridge Programthe DoD SkillBridge program, which connects serviceprovides opportunities for members with private and public sector organizations that offer internship opportunities for transitioningactive-duty service members service members to build their resumes, explore employment interests, develop job skills, and gainto gain valuable civilian work valuable federal government work experience.experience during their lastHillyard was a Navy veteran, and he started his SkillBridge program at INL in October 2021. He180 days of service. learned about this program through his command at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. I reached out to a recruiterI am beyond grateful for the opportunity SkillBridge at INL for possible participation in the program withprovided for my transition, and for MFC leadership INL, said Hillyard. Each year over 200,000 servicetaking a chance on me. MFC was very supportive members transition out of the military. in allowing me the time to explore the different INLs Military Fellowships & Veteran Outreach programorganizations at INL to ensure I would apply for the promotes this valuable relationship between theposition that best utilizes the skills I bring from the military and our lab community. Navy, said Hillyard.27'