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Veteran Highlight: Hank MacDonald, USN
Hank MacDonald is a senior producer, director, and editor who has worked at the USPTO since 2012. He is also a U.S. Navy veteran. Originally from Fort Knox, Kentucky, Hank grew up as a “military bra... Read More
Veteran Highlight: John-Yusef Menkaure, USAF
John-Yusef Menkaure is a Strategic Planning Project Manager in the Office of the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Patent Operations who has worked at the USPTO since August 2014. He is also a former ... Read More
Veteran Internship Program (VIP) – Patent Examiner Student Trainee Info Session
The USPTO Veteran Hiring Program will be providing an information session on the Veteran Internship Program (VIP) – Patent Examiner Student Trainee position on February 11th at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.... Read More
USPTO Military Association Appoints 2016 Officers
The USPTO Military Association (UMA) has announced its board of directors for 2016. Board members were sworn in during the group’s monthly meeting Tuesday, January 12. Board members include Presiden... Read More
January 2016 Mid-Month Update
As the newly elected President of the UMA, one of my objectives is to keep everyone informed about the events and happenings of the UMA. I will be sending out a monthly email with updates and upcoming... Read More
UMA Veteran Highlight: Dan Venne, USCG
Dan Venne is a Primary Examiner in Art Unit 3617 who has worked at the USPTO since 2006. He is also a retired officer of the United States Coast Guard, with over 22 years of service on Active Duty and... Read More
Veteran Highlight: UMA President Interviewed in Prince William Living Magazine
The newly-elected president of the USPTO Military Association (UMA) is being recognized for his philanthropy. Dean Dominique, a retired U.S. Army major and author who now works as a strategic planning... Read More
Happy New Year Message
Greetings UMA ! Thank you to everyone who recently attended our final UMA Board meeting of 2015. As the Executive Sponsor of the UMA, I am pleased to announce the new UMA officers for 2016. I am looki... Read More
President’s Day
List of Presidents who were Veterans George Washington set an important precedent by entering the Presidency as a civilian By Hans Petersen, VA Staff Writer -Monday, February 16, 2015 A majorit... Read More
Hiring Veterans …USPTO NEWS
If you know any veterans who would be interested in coming to work for one of the best places to work in the federal government please encourage them to check back here often. ========================... Read More