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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.
Margaret in uniform. Photo courtesy of Margaret
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.

Pamela looks into the camera. She is wearing a safety vest and hardhat
US Air Force Veteran

Pamela Mault

Pam Mault is a Contracting Officer with the National Park Service.

Casey McCabe in uniform. Photo courtesy Casey McCabe
US Army Veteran

Casey McCabe

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

Erin Rust stands in front of the fort on the beach at Dry Tortugas.
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Erin Rust

Erin found purpose after her military service working for the NPS.

Dael gives a program at Fort Stanwix. NPS photo
US Marine Corps Veteran

Dael Sumner

Dael's military service instilled in her the importance of our diverse history and heritage.

Photo of Lori in uniform in front of an American Flag. Photo courtesy Lori
US Air Force Veteran

Lori Warner

After 20 years of military service, Lori joined the National Park Service.

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US Navy Veteran

Ernestine White

Ernestine continues her service to the American people through her work with the NPS.

Photo of Jessica in uniform holding a child. Photo courtesy Jessica.
US Army Veteran

Jessica Zanetta

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

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    Part of a series of articles titled Women of the National Park Service.

    Last updated: June 18, 2020