PROFILE
Above and beyond . . . when duty calls
Regardless of one’s views of the military’s involvement in foreign affairs, most Americans stand together on one key message—we appreciate our troops. Although SEH takes no political stance regarding foreign policy, SEH wants to take this opportunity to recognize one of our own whose commitment to service goes far beyond our four walls.
Meet Neil Bowe, a husband, father of two and an SEH employee of eight years. Neil served as a Non-Commissioned Officer of the Chippewa Falls, Wis., Army National Guard 264th Engineer Group. Neil experienced military deployment to several countries during his 13 years of service, including Germany, France, Italy, Nicaragua, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands and, most recently, Iraq.
“I originally joined the military as a way to travel and see the world,” Neil said. “However, you always know in the back of your mind your true purpose for being there, which is being ready to serve your country.” |
As a Technical Engineering Non-Commissioned Officer while overseas, he established and maintained design and survey operations. Today, Neil serves as a Senior Highway Design Technician in SEH’s Chippewa Falls, Wis., office, responsible for right-of-way platting and plan production for Wisconsin Department of Transportation and local government transportation projects. “Amazingly, the jobs share many similarities when you’re dealing with transportation. Obviously, it’s the circumstances that differ the most,” Neil said. “Fortunately, I’ve been able to apply the skills gained through the military to my SEH projects, and vice versa.”
Neil received a Bronze Star, one of the Army’s highest honors, during Operation Iraqi Freedom for his leadership and technical expertise on several initiatives, including completing more than 145 plans and specifications to improve force protection; leading all phases of a $4 million entry-control-point project to relieve congestion at main access points; and constructing entry points, observation towers and living facilities. Neil was one of only 12 soldiers to receive this honor among a group of more than 1,000 soldiers.
“I’m very proud of this honor and the recognition, but I never look at it as an individual accomplishment, but rather a team accomplishment,” Neil said. “We completed numerous tasks overseas—much more than one soldier can take credit for alone.”
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