"For as Long as It Takes"

The Story of Dwayne Beason

By: Crum R
Publisher: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Published: 11/4/2011

Field of Work: helping wounded veterans transition to work

Synopsis of the Work: Dwayne Beason, a retired soldier, maintains his commitment to the military community by helping severely injured veterans pursue their career dreams—from training and education all the way through job interviews and performance.

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