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NASA's SkillBridge Program: Transforming Servicemembers into Space Leaders

7/18/2025

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NASA's SkillBridge Program is transforming the lives of servicemembers by offering them hands-on experience during their last months in the military. Since its inception in 2019, many have landed full-time jobs, bringing invaluable skills to the agency. Among them, Miguel Shears and Ever Zavala now thrive in key roles at Johnson Space Center, showcasing the program's profound impact.

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NASA's SkillBridge Program is transforming the lives of servicemembers by offering them hands-on experience during their last months in the military. Since its inception in 2019, many have landed full-time jobs, bringing invaluable skills to the agency. Among them, Miguel Shears and Ever Zavala now thrive in key roles at Johnson Space Center, showcasing the program's profound impact.