RGD salutes our employees and family members who have served in the military.

Honoring Our Armed Forces

Many of our employees and family members have served or are currently serving our country. We would like to acknowledge them for their devotion and service to our nation.

Al Bailey

Army, 1968 - 1972

Al spent four years working in the Army Security Agency.

David Hedrick

Army, 2002 - 2005

David was in the Army’s Airborne Infantry. He was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany with V Corps. He also spent part of his deployment in Kuwait and Baghdad, Iraq.

Aaron Gluvna

National Guard, 2012 - 2019

Aaron served in both the Pennsylvania and North Carolina National Guard. He was an Infantry Squad Leader who trained subordinates for Combat Ops.

Michael Rafetto, Jr.

Navy, 2005 - 2009

Michael served in the US Navy aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). This ship, her air wing, and her crew make up the most effective and versatile fighting vessel in the world.

Alan Sluder

Marine Corps, 1986 - 1990

Alan was in the US Marine Corp’s Officer Program. He was stationed in Quantico, Virginia.

Jessy Coward

Marine Corps, 2008 – 2013

Jessy served as an Ammunitions Chief stationed in Camp Pendleton, CA with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion.

Gary Swain

Navy, 1992 - 1999

Gary served on the Amphibious Assault Ship, USS Saginaw (LST-1188) and the Guided Missile Destroyer, USS Laboon (DDG-58). He was deployed in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Strike.

Bland Williams

Army /Army Reserve, 1971 - 1979

Bland served as a Captain at Fort Gordon in Augusta, GA then transferred to the Army Reserve Unit, 87th Maneuver Area Command in Birmingham, AL.

Josh King

Navy, 2020 - 2025

Josh served on the USS Ohio (SSGN-726) and USS Michigan (SSGN-727) while deployed, both are guided missile submarines. He held multiple roles including Fire Control Technician and Quality Assurance Inspector/Craftsman. *SkillBridge Participant, now FTE*

Tim Hinkle

Navy, 2020 - 2025

Tim was a Nuclear Submarine Officer, who was awarded 3 Naval Achievement Medals in performance of his duties. He was also an Asst. Professor of Naval Science and Academic Advisor at NCSU, earning him another Commendation Medal. *SkillBridge Participant, now FTE*

Sierra Sinclair

Air Force, 2015 - 2025

Sierra served as an Engineer, Estimator, and Procurement Admin assisting with AFB infrastructure, construction, and logistics projects on multiple bases across the US, from Alaska to NC. *SkillBridge Participant, now FTE*

SkillBridge Program

RGD is a proud partner of the US Dept of Defense, participating in their internship program that helps active service members gain civilian work experience while transitioning out of the military.

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