OneRail is honored to spotlight our very own Veterans and thank them for their enormous contributions to our country. It is a privilege to work alongside individuals who have served our country. We want to thank them, along with all Veterans across the country, for their heroic service.
Barry Blanton – Logistic Coordinator
Branch: United States Army
Length of Service: 4 years
Job/Assignment:
“I was trained to be a Tactical Signals Intel Analyst, but you do whatever is needed. In my experience, this included being a mechanic, radar systems operator, BN Cmdrs driver, cook, dishwasher, handyman”
What is the most important thing you learned?
“How to work longer and harder than I thought possible and have more fun than should be legal.”
Do you have a particular reason or inspiration as to why you choose to serve our country?
“We can trace our family’s military service back to the Revolutionary War and I felt it my duty to continue the tradition, as well as a sense of duty to country.”
William Tello – Product Manager
Branch: Navy
Length of Service: 9 years
Job/Assignment: Logistic Specialist
What is the most important thing you learned?
“Probably the best thing I have learned so far is that no matter how bad or critical your current situation is, there is always time to laugh, dance, and enjoy music.”
Do you have a particular reason or inspiration as to why you choose to serve our country?
“Leaving my kids with a better & safer country to grow in and self-augmentation.”
Curtis Toman – Implementation Manager
Branch: United States Army
Length of Service: 5 years
Job/Assignments:
- 1.5 years in South Korea (8th Army Rugby Team)
- 3.5 years Ft. Riley, KS (Armorer) responsible for the unit weapons and sensitive items
What is the most important thing you learned?
“Time management and responsibility.”
Do you have a particular reason or inspiration as to why you choose to serve our country?
“I choose to serve our country as it was something I always wanted to do as a small child. I had many family members who fought in the armed service here in the United States and the United Kingdom and they were a huge influence on my life. I joined later in age after working as a Firefighter and then for an advertising company. I finally decided was the time and we were in the heart of the war on terror. I felt it was my duty as an American to do whatever I could to protect our citizens from another attack like 9/11. “
