A DAY TO REFLECT — Doug Kothe, associate Labs director for Advanced Science and Technology, chief research officer and Military Support Committee executive champion, takes a moment during his keynote talk while recalling playing taps at his father’s funeral. “Veterans walk among us and work beside us every day. You carry a common bond in the belief of freedom and the honor of duty to country with a keen sense of sacrifice necessary to live in this great nation,” Doug said. “Our veterans have shown and continue to exhibit and live Sandia’s call to render exceptional service in the national interest. May we all follow their lead.” (Photo by Craig Fritz)
TOKENS OF APPRECIATION — Doug Kothe, executive champion of Sandia’s Military Support Committee, presents Labs employees who have served in the U.S. military with commemorative coins in recognition of their past and ongoing service to the nation. Approximately 800 U.S. military veterans are part of Sandia’s workforce. “They’re the best of what our country has to offer,” Doug said. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
SALUTING SANDIA’S VETERANS — Eric Busse, center, and fellow Air Force veterans stand, some singing, the branch’s official song, “The U.S. Air Force,” during Sandia’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday Nov. 11, at Steve Schiff Auditorium. The Sandia Singers choral group performed the national anthem and the service songs of each U.S. military branch. “As we reflect today, I hope we all carry that spirit of Veterans Day beyond this ceremony. Let’s strive to embody the same integrity, courage and selflessness that our veterans have shown. To all the veterans with us today, and to those watching from afar, thank you for your service, your leadership and your example. You make Sandia and our nation stronger,” Labs Director Laura McGill said in her opening remarks. (Photo by Craig Fritz)
