Military service may be just one chapter in someone’s life, but the lessons, friendships and experiences often stay with them long after they hang up their uniforms.
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize two Conway Corp employees, Scott Bennett and Gage Hogan, who served our country in the United States Air Force and Army. While their military experiences were different, both share a sense of purpose, a commitment to service and lessons that continue to shape their lives and careers today.
Scott, a telecom installer technician 1 who joined Conway Corp in August 2025, served three and a half years in the Air Force as a firefighter. His military career was cut short by an injury sustained in the line of duty, but his decision to serve was rooted in a desire to make a difference.
“I felt the need to serve my country when I took to heart seeing others want to but could not,” Scott said. “My body was capable and young. It gave me a sense of purpose and a wonderful brotherhood to fall on.”
That sense of purpose has stayed with Scott throughout his career. He credits his military experience with teaching him to stay alert, respond with urgency and approach every task with efficiency.
One saying from his time in the Air Force continues to guide him today: “Slow is fast and fast is smooth.”
For Gage, joining the Army was something he’d dreamed about since childhood.
“I grew up seeing men and women in uniform as something beyond human and wanted to be like them when I got older,” Gage said. “As I was getting ready to graduate high school, I had a feeling in my gut that it was what I was supposed to do, so I went for it.”
Gage spent six years serving as an interrogator in the Army before beginning the next chapter of his career. He joined Conway Corp in January 2022 as a telecom construction technician trainee and worked his way through several positions before transitioning to his current role as a telecom maintenance technician 1 in February 2025.
While his responsibilities look different today, Gage says the work ethic he developed in the military translates directly to his job at Conway Corp.
“All day, all types of weather, we are out there working to keep the internet up and going for businesses and homes alike,” Gage said. “It’s very fulfilling work.”
Of all the memories from his time in the Army, one quiet moment stands out.
Gage remembers lying in a hole he’d dug to sleep in, looking up at the night sky and thinking about how far away he was from home. He missed his family and friends and even wondered whether he’d made the right decision to enlist.
Then he looked at the moon.
“I saw the moon and remembered it’s the same moon they would see as it went by,” Gage recalled. “Made me feel like I wasn’t that far away after all.”
It’s a memory that has stayed with him, a reminder that even when life takes us far from home, the people we love are never quite as far away as they seem.
For Scott and Gage, Veterans Day is about more than recognition. It’s a chance to remember the people, experiences and connections that made their time in service meaningful.
For Scott, the day brings an opportunity to reconnect with fellow service members and relive memories that still feel close to home.
“Not only do I get to see a few buddies on that day, but in those moments I get to feel like I never left,” Scott said. “I’m with my family again and get to talk about the amazing memories we made.”
Gage sees Veterans Day as an opportunity to honor those who served before him while reflecting on his own journey.
“For me it’s a day to honor those that served before me,” Gage said. “I reflect a little bit on my time in and try to let myself feel proud of what I accomplished.”
He also makes it a point to reach out to fellow veterans.
“It’s also a good time to check on other vets around me,” he said. “Just make sure everybody is doing alright.”
Although their paths to Conway Corp were different, Scott and Gage continue to carry the values of service, dedication and teamwork into the work they do for our community every day.
This Veterans Day, we’re grateful for Scott, Gage and all the veterans who have served our country. Thank you for your sacrifice, your commitment and the many ways you continue to make a difference.
