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title: "Department of Homeland Security resources helping Veterans build a future in homeland security"
description: "In the latest \"At the Table\" episode, Paul Lawrence talks with DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the opportunities available to Veterans at DHS."
section: veteran-jobs-skills
published: 2026-10-28T12:31:39.485897+00:00
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publisher: "Valor & Ventures Media"
source: "VA News"
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# Department of Homeland Security resources helping Veterans build a future in homeland security

*In the latest "At the Table" episode, Paul Lawrence talks with DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the opportunities available to Veterans at DHS.*

## Executive Summary

A recent broadcast of the interview series "At the Table" focused on federal career pathways for military personnel who are completing their active service obligations. During the program, host Paul Lawrence spoke with Troy Edgar, who serves as a deputy secretary within the nation's homeland agency, to discuss the various institutional resources geared toward military alumni. According to a dispatch released by VA News, the recorded discussion highlighted existing organizational initiatives that facilitate the movement of former service members into civil service positions dedicated to domestic protection and resilience. The core of the conversation centered on navigational assistance and agency assets designed to ease the transition between military installations and civilian administrative roles. As detailed by the reporting outlet, Edgar and Lawrence reviewed deliberate measures implemented to help departing troops identify prospective openings across public safety domains. By clarifying the mechanisms through which defense competencies correspond to civil protection vacancies, the dialogue focused on helping veterans navigate federal hiring systems and secure long-term employment within domestic security operations. Such agency outreach plays a vital role in addressing structural hurdles that many service personnel encounter upon leaving uniform. Translating defense specialties, technical capabilities, and command experience into civil service job classifications often presents procedural obstacles for applicants. The exchange highlighted by VA News reflects an administrative emphasis on lowering those barriers, ensuring that the federal government remains an active destination for individuals possessing valuable training in crisis mitigation, organizational security, and operational leadership. For founders, senior executives, and civic leaders across the veteran community, interagency workforce discussions illustrate the continuing importance of structured transition pipelines. Sustaining durable career bridges between active duty and civilian public service enables key institutions to preserve specialized talent, discipline, and national security capabilities within federal ranks. The engagement outlined by VA News demonstrates how executive leadership continues to view transitioning service members not merely as recipients of institutional support, but as vital contributors to enduring national readiness.

## Article

In the latest "At the Table" episode, Paul Lawrence talks with DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the opportunities available to Veterans at DHS.
— VA News
Read the full report: https://news.va.gov/150561/department-of-homeland-security-resources-helping-veterans-build-a-future-in-homeland-security/

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Originally published by VA News: https://news.va.gov/150561/department-of-homeland-security-resources-helping-veterans-build-a-future-in-homeland-security/