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Veteran Fellow Spotlight: Rachel Sanders

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Rachel Sanders, a Seattle native, brings nearly two decades of military leadership and operational experience to the Port of Seattle following an accomplished career in the U.S. Army Aviation Branch.Rachel spent 18 years in the Ar...

Meet the Spring 2025 Class of Veteran Fellows

Wed, Nov 19, 2025

Introducing the Spring 2025 Veteran Class FellowsWe are proud to introduce the Spring 2025 Veteran Class Fellows, an exceptional group of leaders whose military service and professional experience bring valuable perspectives to th...

Meet Our Fall 2024 Class of Veteran Fellows

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Ceferino VazquezCeferino Vazquez (Pronounced: sai·fai·ree·noh, vaes·kehz) retired Sept. 30, 2024, after 22 years of continuous active-duty service in the U.S. Navy. Ceferino is a native of Montclair, Ca. His military career starte...

Employee Spotlight | Veterans Serve in Aviation Maintenance

Tue, May 30, 2023

We are proud to have many veterans choose the Port of Seattle for their next career opportunity. Veterans serve in every Port division, bringing unique skills and experience that are difficult to find elsewhere, and an equally rar...

Port Helps Veterans Transition to Civilian Life

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

On Veterans Day we honor the invaluable contributions of those who have served in the Armed Forces. We appreciate all of you and all of the sacrifices you and your family have made. Military life is structured is structured and...

Veteran Fellows Transition to Employment 

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Veterans returning from service have a wealth of skills drawn from their military experience, but often experience a difficult transition to employment in the private sector. The Port of Seattle's Veteran Fellowship Program offers...

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The Veterans Fellowship Program typically hires two times per year, March/April & September/OctoberWhy join the Port of Seattle as a Veteran Fellow?The Port of Seattle's Veterans Fellowship Program assists veterans in transiti...