Truman National Security Project's OPERATION FREE sponsors Veterans Advanced Energy Week, August 10 - 13

The Truman National Security Project’s OPERATION FREE (www.trumanproject.org / www.operationfree.net) joins Veterans Advanced Energy Week as a sponsor in support of veterans and military spouses working to strengthen US national security through careers in the advanced energy industry. Operation Free is a coalition of veterans and national security experts who believe oil dependence and climate change pose threats to our national security. The Truman National Security Project is a nationwide membership of diverse leaders inspired to serve in the aftermath of 9/11 and committed to shaping and advocating for tough, smart national security solutions. 

Veterans Advanced Energy Week is scheduled August 10-13, 2020. Participants will gain insights into the technology, policy, and economic trends that are driving the global energy transition from senior leaders and experts across industry, academia, and government. Opportunities will also be provided to help participants develop networks with other veterans, supporters, and potential employers through company introductions, a resume database, and job board postings.

VETERAN ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS KEVIN JOHNSON (CLEAN CAPITAL, GLIDEPATH FEDERAL SOLUTIONS), JON GENSLER (REVIVE ENERGY), AND TROY VAN BEEK (IDEAL ENERGY SOLAR) DISCUSS THEIR EXPERIENCES AT THE 2019 VETERANS ADVANCED ENERGY SUMMIT, CO-SPONSORED BY TRUMAN NATIONAL SECURITY PROJECT’S OPERATION FREE, MODERATED BY SARAH NIELSEN, VETERANS ADVANCED ENERGY FELLOW.

Last year, Truman National Security Project’s OPERATION FREE co-sponsored the top-voted session at the 2019 Veterans Advanced Energy Summi: “What Can I Do? The Veteran Entrepreneur Perspective” (pictured)—a panel discussion with veteran energy entrepreneurs on their experiences, motivation, and challenges. Military service gives veterans technical experience and knowledge in energy systems that are directly applicable to energy jobs. Veterans also bring a suite of soft skills as a result of their military training and work in high stress situations.

The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is designed to drive US leadership in advanced energy by recruiting, equipping, and empowering military veterans who understand the importance of the evolving energy landscape to our future security and prosperity. The Veterans Advanced Energy Project is a managed by the Global Energy Center within the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit. www.AtlanticCouncil.org