Double Duty

ANR presents annual Workforce Tribute

  • Erik Holloway, pictured at left, utilizes some of the logistics training he received in the US Army in his new job as a freight operations supervisor at XPO in Aurora.
    Erik Holloway, pictured at left, utilizes some of the logistics training he received in the US Army in his new job as a freight operations supervisor at XPO in Aurora.
  • Tony Marty said his experience in the US Air Force, including two tours of duty, changed his perspective on what is truly stressful, and what is just something that must be dealt with.
    Tony Marty said his experience in the US Air Force, including two tours of duty, changed his perspective on what is truly stressful, and what is just something that must be dealt with.
  • A front page article in this week's ANR highlights the story of U.S. Marine turned Aurora businessman, Todd Vettel
    A front page article in this week's ANR highlights the story of U.S. Marine turned Aurora businessman, Todd Vettel
  • A former U.S. Navy diver, Derek Dibbern now focuses on the skies as owner of Knox Ag Aviation
    A former U.S. Navy diver, Derek Dibbern now focuses on the skies as owner of Knox Ag Aviation
  • The 2023 ANR Workforce Tribute honors military veterans in the work place
    The 2023 ANR Workforce Tribute honors military veterans in the work place
  • At left, Lt. Brett Mitchell sits in the cockpit of an F-18 Super Hornet during his days as a Navy fighter pilot. The photo on the right shows him in the warehouse of Fontel in Aurora where he now serves as president.
    At left, Lt. Brett Mitchell sits in the cockpit of an F-18 Super Hornet during his days as a Navy fighter pilot. The photo on the right shows him in the warehouse of Fontel in Aurora where he now serves as president.

    This week's print and E-editions of the Aurora News Register include our annual Workforce Tribute which this year is focused on military veterans in our local workforce.  In this week's A and C Sections readers will find articles detailing the military and civilian employees and managers in our local area. These articles highlight the skills and training veterans bring to their civilian workplace and pay tribute to their military service. In addition, our C section is devoted entirely the people who make our local economy work with staff photos of businesses and organizations throughout the community. Get it today!