U.S. Attorney’s Office honors Veterans Day, highlights successful year of prioritizing veteran hiring

DALLAS - In observance of Veterans Day, United States Attorney Ryan Raybould today reaffirmed the office's ongoing commitment to honoring military service members and highlighted the achievements of a dedicated initiative to prioritize the recruitment and hiring of military veterans across all staffing levels.

Since November 2025, Northern District of Texas has actively recruited qualified veterans for roles including Assistant United States Attorneys, paralegal specialists, victim-witness advocates, investigator liaisons and administrative personnel.

"Veterans bring an unmatched sense of duty, integrity, and operational discipline to public service," said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. "One year ago, our office made a concerted pledge to open more doors for those who have worn the uniform of the United States. Today, our mission to uphold the rule of law and protect our communities is significantly stronger thanks to the leadership and perspective our new and long-serving veteran colleagues bring to work every day.

As a result of these efforts:

• 25% of new personnel hired over the past 12 months possess prior military service across various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• The office expanded internal mentorship opportunities pairing newly hired veterans with seasoned staff and leadership.
• The office continued its close collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to protect the legal rights of active-duty service members and veterans under federal statutes such as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Some of the District's recently hired veterans include:

"Serving as an active-duty Air Force JAG taught me that public service is both a privilege and a responsibility. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, my uniform has changed, but I get to continue the privilege of serving in my own community." -Adam Farrell, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Air Force Veteran "So much has changed since 2011 when I first joined the Marines, but one thing has not-America is still the greatest country on Earth. It is worth fighting every day to protect this wonderful nation for the people who came before me, during my time, and who will be here long after I am gone." -Robert C. Farmer III, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran "Although I am no longer serving in uniform, I continue to serve as a federal employee because duty, purpose, and commitment to our nation doesn't end when military service concludes." -Mesha Wallace, IT Specialist, U.S. Army Veteran "I believe the greatest threat to American freedom is fear-fear of violence, fear of financial ruin, fear of injustice. I am deeply grateful to serve as an AUSA in the Northern District of Texas, where I once again get to go to work every day and fight alongside a team whose mission is to protect freedom and keep that fear at bay." -Alexander Fryer, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Army Veteran "My primary motivation for joining the U.S. Attorney's Office is the opportunity to continue serving my country while dedicating myself to the office's vital public service mission." -Jesus "Jesse" Gonzales, Support Services Specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran It's a great privilege and honor to wear this country's uniform and for me, that service didn't end when I took it off. Drawing on the lessons of duty and teamwork, I remain committed to serving the American people and dedicated to advancing missions that strengthen our communities and our country. -Marie Ferguson, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Army Veteran

Qualified veterans interested in careers with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office are encouraged to visit USAJOBSLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the "external link" icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. or the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas Website to view active openings and learn more about veterans' preference in federal hiring.