BART salutes our military veterans' commitment to public service

Portrait of Marquavis Brown in a U.S. Navy uniform, standing against a plain background. Accompanying text includes a quote about his pride in joining the Navy and his current role as a BART train operator.
Image on the left shows a person in a United States Air Force uniform, smiling. Image on the right shows the same person, smiling casually in civilian clothes. A quote about their experience as a mechanic on F-16 fighter jets and their role at BART as a Transit Vehicle Mechanic accompanies the images.
Image of BART Police Deputy Chief, wearing a uniform, standing and listening intently to another person whose back is to the camera. Text on the image includes a quote about public service dedication. Background shows a room setting typical for discussions or meetings.
Group of nine individuals posing for a photo outdoors, with trees in the background. A quote by Davide Puglisi, Manager of Rail Operations Support at United States Air Force, about teamwork is displayed on the right side of the image.
Portrait of Sisto Sandoval, uniformed United States Air Force member, next to a quote about serving the community through military and BART roles.
Three-panel image featuring Gregory Aranha, Jr. in different settings. The left panel shows Aranha in a military uniform, the center panel depicts Aranha in safety gear at a construction site, and the right panel again shows him in a military uniform. A quote about his dedication to service and maintenance in the Bay Area accompanies the images, along with logos for United States Air Force and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit).
Black and white photo of a person saluting, wearing a military uniform, with other personnel in the background, quoted about utilizing naval aircraft safety knowledge in their current role at BART as Operations Liaison Supervisor.
Portrait of Marquavis Brown in a U.S. Navy uniform, standing against a plain background. Accompanying text includes a quote about his pride in joining the Navy and his current role as a BART train operator.
A promotional graphic featuring two images and a testimonial from Jonathan Moreland, a United States Navy Specialist. The left image shows a person in a military uniform holding a folder, addressing another individual in civilian clothing outdoors. The right photo portrays Jonathan Moreland in his military attire. Text on the image includes a quote about the diversity and opportunities provided by BART, credited to Jonathan Moreland. BART's logo appears at the bottom right with the slogan "Let's go.
Ron dela Vega, Traction Power Section Manager and United States Navy veteran, stands in a BART workshop surrounded by tools and electrical equipment with a quote about his career progression at BART.
Image featuring two photographs and a quote. The top photo shows a person in a baseball cap standing next to a framed San Francisco Police Department certificate dated October 20, 2008. The lower photo depicts a person in military gear navigating a rocky desert terrain. On the right, a quote by Jason Law, Former United States Marine Corps Reserves, discusses adapting and leading to accomplish missions.

Note: There will be no change to our current weekday service on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. 

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Ahead of Veterans Day, BART celebrates employees who served and acknowledges their ongoing commitment to public service.

"There are more than 200 military veterans in our BART family who each and every day contribute their experiences, values, and expertise to our organization," said General Manager Bob Powers. "We all benefit from what they bring to BART, as do our riders."   

Last month, BART Communications reached out to BART veterans with a few questions: How are the lessons and skills you gained in the military reflected in your work at BART? Why did you wish to continue your public service in a different capacity? Why are you proud to be a BART employee and a veteran?

You can read their responses in the slideshows on this page. To pause on an image, left click and hold your cursor on the image.

BART salutes our nation's veterans and thanks them for their service. 

Brian T. Panzer, Acting Maintenance & Engineering Command Center Coordinator for the United States Navy, stands casually with one arm on a filing cabinet in an office setting. A text quote beside his image discusses the importance of teamwork and innovative thinking in his role.
Image of five United States Marine Corps soldiers in combat uniforms and helmets, walking and smiling together through a rugged outdoor terrain with traditional wooden structures in the background. A quote by Craig Miller about leadership in the Marine Corps is included.
Slide from a presentation with a quote by Rob McQueen, Manager of Cybersecurity, United States Air Force, about the importance of detail and accountability in the military, providing a sense of security and peace of mind.
Image split in two sections. On the left, a black-and-white photo of a young person in military uniform. On the right, a color photo of the same person older, smiling, wearing glasses and a casual shirt. A quote from Mark Hightower expressing pride in military service and working at BART. BART logo at the bottom right.
Image featuring a portrait of Kenneth O. Aigbekaen in a United States Marine Corps uniform, next to a quote about his pride in serving and improving lives. The logo of BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is visible in the lower right corner.
Two side-by-side photographs of Robert Jerome Tremberth in different uniforms. On the left, wearing a United States Air Force uniform beside an airplane, and on the right, in firefighting gear with a helmet labeled '46,' standing by a firetruck. Accompanied by a quote about his career transition from the Air Force to fire protection with BART, and a BART logo with 'Let's go.'
Text on a plain background reading, "I am proud to be a BART employee and a veteran. I got to serve my country in the Army, and now as a BART Police officer, I get to serve the Bay Area." - Peter Tu, BART Police Officer, United States Army. The BART logo is displayed in the lower right corner.
Group of United States Air Force personnel posing in front of a military aircraft, with a quote by Rockne Green, Jr. about serving the community.
Portrait of a United States Navy pilot wearing a helmet with 'NAS' printed on it, featuring a quote about teamwork and mission success from Media Relations Manager Jim Allison.
Portrait of Cpl. Gary R. Bennett in Marine Corps uniform alongside a quote about the skills and work ethic he gained serving in the Marine Corps, and how these foundations led to success in his role as a Revenue Protection Supervisor at BART.
Quote by John Johnson about how the Marine Corps influenced their career in the police force, accompanied by an image of two United States Marines in combat gear sitting by the sea.
Image featuring two photos of Rudy Graza, Director of the Office of Civil Rights. On the left, Rudy stands smiling in an office, wearing a light blue shirt. On the right, a younger Rudy in military camouflage uniform looks intently at the viewer. Text beside the images describes Rudy's 30-year career in public service at various governmental levels and his new role in civil rights.