December Newsletter Themes
Pearl Harbor National Remembrance Day
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, marked a pivotal moment in world history. Our Nation joined the free people of the world in battle against the forces of tyranny that sought to enslave the masses. We honor and remember the 2,403 Servicemembers and Civilians who were killed during the attack. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Source: Pearl Harbor Events
Army National Guard Birthday
From defending our freedom at home to providing critical support in times of need, the Army National Guard has been an unwavering symbol of resilience and commitment. We salute the brave men and women who have stood strong for 387 years, always ready to serve our Nation with dedication and valor. Thank you for your sacrifice and selfless service. Happy Birthday Army National Guard!
Source: National Guard
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day:
Honoring Sacrifice, Reflecting on Resilience
By: PaYS Staff
On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we bow our heads in reverence to the heroes who faced the crucible of war on December 7, 1941. Eighty-two years ago, the sun rose over the tranquil waters of Pearl Harbor, forever altering the course of history. As we remember the lives lost and the indomitable spirit that emerged from the ashes, let us also renew our commitment to peace. We honor the fallen, express gratitude to the Veterans and pledge to cultivate a world where the lessons of history guide us toward unity.
 The Pearl Harbor National Memorial serves as a sacred space for reflection, education, and commemoration, ensuring that the stories of heroism and sacrifice will endure. Nestled in the heart of Hawaii, the Memorial honors the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who faced the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. Additionally, the USS Arizona Memorial, a striking feature of the site, spans the sunken remains of the battleship. The wreckage of the USS Arizona remains as a monument to the events of World War II and to the legacy of those who sacrificed their lives to preserve our most cherished values and secure victory.
This year, our PaYS partner, State of Hawaii, Island of Oahu will hold the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony December 7, 2023 at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. The ceremony begins at 7:30 am to signify the surprise attack that was launched just before 8:00 am December 7, 1941 on a United States naval base at Pearl Harbor killing more than 2,400 Americans. Each year on this day Survivors, Veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together in remembrance and honor.
PaYS recognizes our partners in Hawaii, EAN Holdings LLC, Hawaii State Government, McDonalds Restaurants of Hawaii, Inc. and New York Life Hawaii.
387 Years Strong:
Honoring the National Guard's legacy and the viral role of the National Guard Bureau
By: Travis Carter
The National Guard Bureau (NGB) plays a pivotal role in supporting and coordinating activities for the National Guard, and on the occasion of the National Guard's 387th birthday, it is essential to recognize the Bureau's contributions. Established on December 13, 1636, the National Guard has a rich history of service to both state and the Nation. The NGB, headquartered in Arlington, VA, serves as the channel of communication between the state National Guard units and the federal government. It facilitates the organization, training, and equipping of the Guard to ensure its readiness for both state emergencies and national defense.
The National Guard's 387th birthday provides an opportunity to acknowledge the Bureau's commitment to maintaining a strong and capable force. With approximately 39% of the U.S. Army's operational force, and over 21,000 now deployed overseas, the 325,000 - strong Army National Guard remains a fully integrated part of the Army. GEN Daniel Hokanson, Chief, National Guard Bureau said, "This is an important and pivotal time in the history of our National Guard. We face complex missions overseas, and here at home, as evidenced when over 120,000 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen mobilized in response to COVID-19, civil disturbance, overseas deployments, homeland defense and disaster response missions." NGB hosted a ceremonial cake cutting reception on December 8th where GEN Hokanson and other senior leaders shared remarks followed by the National Guard Gala in Arlington, VA on December 9th.
Happy Birthday Army National Guard! Thank you for your commitment to our Country.
HACU Conference strengthens PaYS connections
By: Raymond Snow
Marketing Analysts Raymond Snow and Samuel Armstrong attended the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Conference in Chicago, IL. Marketers engaged with national and local business leaders. The team received a comprehensive walk-through of the event area and actively participated in various panel discussions, fostering connections with the University of Chicago Illinois ROTC cadre and other organizations. Notably, discussions with Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) Steven Herman (Illinois - North) opened avenues for potential partnerships in the Chicago area.
Over the subsequent two days, the PaYS team seized the opportunity to connect with existing partners such as Dominion Energy, Southwest, and Cintas during the career expo. The team also networked with prospective partners, exchanging information to explore potential collaborations with PaYS.
Above Left - CASA Steven Herman (Illinois - North) pictured second from left
Left - Southwest Airlines at the conference
Right - Raymond Snow and Samuel Armstrong with Cintas representatives
Overall, the engagements with key military and Civilian stakeholders proved to be a success. The HACU Conference not only allowed PaYS to connect with existing partners but also opened avenues for meaningful conversations with potential partners; affirming the program's commitment to facilitating successful transitions for U.S. Army personnel into Civilian careers.
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Dear PaYS Partners,
Let's welcome our newest PaYS Partners and give a special thanks to the battalions' leadership and A&PAs for their support.
New PaYS Partners
Mutual of Omaha - Denver Battalion
PennyMac Financial Services - Los Angeles Battalion
Memphis Area Transit Authority - Baton Rouge Battalion
Lynchburg Police Department - Richmond Battalion
Altru Health System - Minneapolis Battalion
Delta Air Lines Inc. - Atlanta Battalion
America's Credit Union - Seattle Battalion
Modesto Police Department - Sacramento Battalion
Athens Services - Los Angeles Battalion
Phoenix Protection Corporation - Seattle Battalion
Trace-A-Matic - Milwaukee Battalion
American Pest Management - Baltimore Battalion
County of San Mateo - Central Battalion
Signing Ceremonies
7 December 2023
Armstead Rail - Chicago Battalion
11 January 2023
Town of Prescott Valley - Phoenix Battalion
16 January 2023
City of Killeen - Dallas Battalion
17 January 2023
Delta Airlines - Atlanta Battalion
19 January 2023
Dominion Tech - Great Lakes Battalion
22 January 2023
Newport News PD - Richmond Battalion
Regional Army PaYS Marketing Analysts:
Crancena Ross
Northeast Region
(410) 206-0413
crancena.g.ross.ctr@army.mil
Trahmaine Fleming
Southeast Region
(386) 588-2152
victor.t.fleming.ctr@army.mil
Raymond Snow
Mid-west Region
(845) 300-5972
raymond.j.snow.ctr@army.mil
Matthew Green
West Region
(254) 220-2098
matthew.m.green.ctr@army.mil
Samuel Armstrong
ARNG-East
(202) 770-7200
samuel.armstrong21.ctr@army.mil
Travis Carter
ARNG-West
(228) 369-9169
travis.c.carter2.ctr@army.mil
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Army Veteran, Joshua Keller, hired by Chenega Corporation recounts his military career.
By: PaYS Staff
PaYS Partner, Chenega Corporation is a diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal Civilian customers. Joshua Keller, Talent Acquisition Operations Lead, shares his Army experience with PaYS Marketing Analyst Crancena Ross.
Why did you join the Army?
I joined the Army to serve something greater, having some of my earliest memories of 9/11 in elementary school, also for career stability, and to be able to work through my education. My MOS was 19K M1 Armor Crewman.
How did you learn of the PaYS Program?
I found out about the Army PaYS program through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) counselors at Ft. Belvoir, VA while I was supporting a job fair. I knew that this was a program I wanted to be a part of and to share with Chenega Corporation.
Share your experience in connecting with Chenega Corporation.
Chenega was the end of the road for my transition. I had been in transition, out of the Army for nearly three years when I landed at Chenega and finally felt my transition phase was complete.
If Chenega was your first position after service, how was the transition from the Army to Chenega Corporation?
Chenega was not my first employer after military service. I had an unplanned and unexpected transition. I had just recently reenlisted and sustained an injury during an overseas training exercise, leading to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and medical retirement. I was 22 with no plans outside the military. I had to move home to be closer to my support structure, compete for jobs outside my areas of interest and expertise to support my family. I worked security, labor, customer service, recruiting, corrections, and eventually found a role at Chenega where I could be a part of affecting change and supporting Veterans in transition.
How did your military experience help with your current position at Chenega Corporation?
My Army experience and my transition had helped me be successful in holding myself accountable and retaining my Army Values, retention of the Army Values after exit of service can allow an individual to set themselves up for success in any endeavor. This coupled with my own transition experience has fueled my passion for helping Servicemembers in transition.
Chenega is a partner with the Army PaYS Program. Do you see the partnership with Army PaYS benefitting your company?
I do. Although PaYS as it currently exists, relies heavily on Soldiers having brand recognition of a company to select them, PaYS recognizes smaller businesses like Chenega and creates opportunities to present themselves in front of Soldiers that they might not have had exposure to.
What advice do you have for Soldiers reaching out to PaYS Partners?
Reach out to as many as you can, not only your top five. There are hundreds of PaYS partners with dedicated passionate individuals running the program that will never hear from you or know you exist if you don't list them on your top five. The top five should be your starting point, not your end game.
PaYS Signing Ceremonies
Advantage Surveillance Signing Ceremony
By: Samuel I. Armstrong
PaYS welcomes Advantage Surveillance as a new partner. CPT Austin McCrary, Commander, Bravo Company, North Carolina National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion and Ms. Shelly Kummings, President, Advantage Surveillance hosted a signing ceremony in Kannapolis, NC.
 
Advantage Surveillance is a full-service investigation agency focusing on the insurance industry. They provide customized solutions on a nationwide basis, tailored to specific needs of each individual client. Their unmatched commitment to quality provides their clients with superior results.
They use superior state of the art video surveillance technology designed specifically for the insurance industry. Their highly skilled investigators are trained on powerful, high-zoom capability cameras to identify a positive ID from afar.
During her remarks, Ms. Kummings stated, "For us at Advantage, those who volunteer to serve our country have earned the opportunity to work on our team. We do not have to teach or coach our Core Values of Integrity, Teamwork, Result, and Innovation - Veterans already have them."
This partnership symbolizes a shared commitment to excellence, service, and the pursuit of a brighter future. We welcome Advantage Surveillance to the PaYS Family!
Left - CPT Austin McCrary, Commander NCARNG RRB, Bravo Company, Ms. Shelly Kummings, President, Advantage Surveillance and Jim Ruark, Chief Operating Officer, Advantage Surveillance
Right - CPT McCrary, Ms. Kummings and Jim Ruark, Chief Operating Officer, Advantage Surveillance, cutting the ceremonial cake.
TurnPoint Services
By: Raymond Snow
TurnPoint Services hosted a signing ceremony in Louisville, KY to formalize their partnership with the U.S. Army PaYS program. The ceremony was hosted by LTC Kirsten McFarland, Commander, Nashville Recruiting Battalion. Fiona Buccelli, SVP, Organizational Effectiveness, and Fino Buccelli, SVP, Turn Point Services were also present.
During the ceremony, Ms. Buccelli stated, "Every day, Veterans live the values of patriotism, love of country and a willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. We know those values also represent the best of what TurnPoint Services and our family of brands offer our customers around the country." Ms. Buccelli also stated, "At TurnPoint Sevices, we are proud to partner with the U.S. Army as we build on our longstanding commitment to hiring Veterans with the PaYS program. Our people form the basis of everything we do, and it's a win-win to have access to a pool of highly skilled, motivated, and responsible candidates that are willing to join our journey, while supporting the Army's effort to prepare Servicemembers for civilian careers."
Following the ceremony, a cake cutting reception was held where LTC McFarland remarked, "Through the United States Army's Partnership for Your Success program, this specific collaborative effort creates a unique win-win opportunity between the U.S. Army and TurnPoint Service. TurnPoint Services' position aligns directly with our Army Values and the need for sustainable employment in today's world. TurnPoint Services' dedication to hiring National Guard/Reserve, Active-Duty Soldiers and Army Veterans reflects their appreciation of the technical skill and leadership experience we bring to the Civilian workforce. The commitment of TurnPoint Services to the PaYS Program reflects a culture and corporate values dedicated to building and sustaining a strong United States and is the precise opportunity our Soldiers are seeking to be aligned with in their civilian employment."
TurnPoint Services is home to a rapidly growing list of the finest service brands in America with decades of experience serving both residential and commercial customers. Every TurnPoint brand is committed to turning bad days into good ones by removing the usual frustrations customers experience with service contractors.
Left - LTC McFarland signs the TurnPoint Service ceremonial MOA with Ms. Buccelli.
Right - Mrs. Buccelli, TurnPoint Service, and LTC McFarland, Nashville Recruiting BN, with the PaYS plaque.
 
Micron Technology, Inc.
By: Travis Carter
Micron Technology, Inc. conducted a signing ceremony at its headquarters in Boise, ID. The event formalized the partnership between the U.S. Army and Micron Technology, Inc.
The ceremony was hosted by BG J. Cole Packwood, The Assistant Adjutant General, Nebraska Army National Guard and April Arnzen, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Micron Technology, Inc., along with other representatives from Micron Technology, Inc.
Following the ceremony, Ms. Arnzen stated, “As the daughter of a Veteran, I am grateful for the men, women and their families who courageously protect and serve our country and I truly thank you for your service.”
After Ms. Arnzen and BG Packwood signed the ceremonial agreement, a cake cutting and reception was held where BG Packwood commented, “As a Boise Native, I’ve seen Micron thrive here and this partnership will provide great opportunities for Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers and Veterans to join a great local company with shared values and vision. This partnership solidifies Micron’s recognition that Soldiers and Veterans bring a wealth of experience and a diverse skillset to strengthen their organization in many ways. The Idaho Army National Guard looks forward to an enduring partnership with Micron that both organizations can immediately recognize the benefit of. I’m grateful to the Micron leadership team for this awesome opportunity to collaborate.”
Micron Technology, Inc. is a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information. For over 45 years, they have been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.
Left - BG Packwood presents Ms. Arnzen with the PaYS Partner Plaque.
Above Right - BG Packwood and Ms. Arnzen sign the ceremonial PaYS Memorandum of Agreement.
Right - April Arnzen, EVP and Chief People Officer, Micron Technology, Inc., cuts the ceremonial cake.
Pennsylvania State Police
By: Samuel I. Armstrong
Pennsylvania State Police became a PaYS Partner when BG Laura McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and LTC Joanne Reed, Deputy Commissioner of Staff, Pennsylvania State Police, signed the ceremonial agreement in Annville, PA, formalizing partnership.
Pennsylvania State Police is responsible for statewide law enforcement. The organization is a full-service law enforcement agency which handles both traffic and criminal law enforcement. Comprised of 4,740 sworn members, more than 1,850 Civilians serve in a variety of roles throughout the department.
During the ceremony, BG McHugh remarked, "The PaYS program provides our Nation's employers, in this case, the Pennsylvania State Police with a pool of highly qualified motivated responsible and energetic candidates from whom you may also fill your ranks. On average, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard alone puts in about 1,800 Soldiers a year. LTC Reed said, "I have the highest respect for all our Nations Servicemembers as well as the Pennsylvania State Police. We have similar core values in place and emphasis on recruiting the best of the best. It's my hope that Servicemembers join the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police to continue their service as future leaders to this great Nation and Commonwealth."
Photo top right - BG Laura McHugh signs the ceremonial signing agreement as SGM Ashley Merrill, Operations SGM, PAARNG RRB looks on.
Left - (l-r) LTC Joanne Reed, Deputy Commissioner of Staff, Pennsylvania State Police and BG Laura McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Right - (l-r) LTC Joanne Reed, Deputy Commissioner of Staff, Pennsylvania State Police, and BG Laura McHugh, Deputy Adjutant General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, with the PaYS Ceremonial Plaque
XPO Logistics
By: Samuel I. Armstrong
XPO Logistics solidified partnership with the U.S. Army at a signing ceremony in Ann Arbor, MI.
XPO is an American freight transportation company that primarily provides less-than-truckload and truck brokerage services in 18 countries. XPO provides world class transportation solutions to the most successful companies in the world. They have a high energy team around the globe focused on being the best in the industry. Together with its business in Europe, XPO serves approximately 50,000 customers with 563 locations and 38,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.
During the ceremony LTC Corner stated, "XPO's track record and commitment to the employment of current and past Veterans is only further expounded with their newfound agreement into the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program."
Left - (l-r) LTC Jason Corner, Commander, Michigan Army National Guard RRB, Mario Harik, CEO, XPO and SGM David Lewis, CSM, Michigan Army National Guard RRB
Right - Mario Harik, CEO, XPO and LTC Jason Corner, Commander, Michigan Army National Guard RRB
PaYS Marketing Trip - Huntsville, AL
Senior Marketer, LaQuyin Brock traveled to Huntsville, AL for a marketing trip to validate Southeast Regional Marketing Analyst, Victor Fleming. During this trip, Mr. Fleming briefed ROTC Cadets at Alabama A&M University and registered Reserve Cadets as PaYS Soldiers to take advantage of career opportunities post Army service.
 
Additionally, the team visited one of PaYS' newest partners, Radiance Technologies. At Radiance, Mr. Fleming briefed Mr. Keith Bradley, Lead Recruiter, and his team on how the PaYS Program can better assist them with dissemination of jobs and his willingness to assist them in any capacity to help strengthen the relationship.
 They also visited, partner, Quantum Research International and stopped by Madison Recruiting Station where they met with SFC John D. Pierce, Station Commander, and discussed updated changes to the program. 
Throughout this marketing trip, Ms. Brock assessed Mr. Fleming, and they identified ways to enhance the relationship with current partners, potential partners, and The Army PaYS Program to better assist the Southwest Regional area.
Top Right - Marketing Analyst Victor Fleming briefed ROTC Cadets at Alabama A&M University ROTC and assisted with PaYS Soldier registrations.
Above - LaQuyin Brock, PaYS Senior Marketer, Keith Bradley, Lead Recruiter, Rick Bounds, Recruiter, Lyle Fleming, HR Recruiter, and Victor Fleming, PaYS Marketing Analyst.
Right - Victor Fleming visits Madison Recruiting Station.
A Big Thank You to these Partners Celebrating their December PaYS Anniversaries:
Florida Highway Patrol 2-Dec-05
San Diego Police Department 2-Dec-05
Harold Zeigler Auto Group 2-Dec-05
Orlando Utilities Commission 8-Dec-05
Empire Southwest, LLC 8-Dec-05
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office 8-Dec-05
Gully Transportation, Inc. 11-Dec-06
Florida Power and Light Company 11-Dec-06
FPL Energy, LLC 11-Dec-06
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) America 11-Dec-06
Memphis Police Department 11-Dec-06
Norfolk Southern Corporation 11-Dec-06
Shelby County Sheriff's Office 15-Dec-06
Raytheon Company 15-Dec-06
Steinhafels, Inc. 6-Dec-07
AAR Aircraft Services, Inc. 14-Dec-07
Harris County Sheriff's Office (TX) 14-Dec-07
Lubbock Police Department 12-Dec-08
Yale-New Haven Hospital 12-Dec-08
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. 7-Dec-09
Cisco Systems, Inc. 1-Dec-10
Mercy Medical Center 1-Dec-10
City of Camuy, PR 8-Dec-10
Weber Stone Company 8-Dec-10
Aviall, Inc. 10-Dec-10
Reliant Medical Group (formerly Fallon Clinic and Fallon Foundation) 21-Dec-11
Arrow Strategies, LLC 21-Dec-11
Office Depot, Inc. 21-Dec-11
FirstGroup America, Inc. 21-Dec-11
Quaker City Motor Parts Co. 21-Dec-11
VSP Global 21-Dec-11
Maines Paper and Food Service 21-Dec-11
C.R. England 27-Dec-11
John Morrell & Company 29-Dec-11
City of Savannah 29-Dec-11
West Valley City 29-Dec-11
TMC Transportation, Inc. 18-Dec-12
Draftfcb, Inc. 18-Dec-12
Roush Industries, Inc. 18-Dec-12
Precision Services 4-Dec-15
The Fresh Market 14-Dec-15
Nidec Minster Corp. 22-Dec-15
Harris County, Texas 5-Dec-16
Reeves Eye Surgery Center 5-Dec-16
USF Holland, LLC d/b/a Holland 5-Dec-16
Mount Carmel Health System 5-Dec-16
The SYGMA Network 5-Dec-16
Egis Projects, Inc. 8-Dec-17
Arizona State Hospital 8-Dec-17
Mike's Carwash, Inc. 3-Dec-18
Zimmer Biomet 28-Dec-18
Titan Machinery Inc. 3-Dec-20
Greenville Police Department 3-Dec-20
Community Financial LLC/CFSC 9-Dec-21
Konecranes, Inc. 10-Dec-21
BDO USA, LLP 20-Dec-21
EquipmentShare 22-Dec-21
Brewster Ambulance Service 23-Dec-21
City of West Monroe 29-Dec-21
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. 02-Dec=22
Warren County Virginia 6-Dec-22
Chobani 7-Dec-22
Chicago Transit Authority 13-Dec-22
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