At its fifth annual Veterans Day Appreciation Event on Nov.11, OCTA recognized the service of employees who are military veterans.
OCTA employs 115 veterans from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard, representing nearly 10 percent of the workforce. The veterans are employed in a range of positions, including OCTA coach operators, maintenance workers, and administrative employees.
OCTA Director and Army veteran Greg Winterbottom and CEO Darrell Johnson thanked the veterans for their service and presented each with a special pin adorned with the United States flag, the OCTA logo, the year, and the word “Veteran.”
Ten OCTA employees with relatives serving in the military also received recognition.
A Color Guard from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit based at Camp Pendleton presented colors during the ceremony.
In 2012, the Southern California Army Advisory Council recognized OCTA as a military-friendly employer for its efforts in actively recruiting veterans. Those efforts include participating in recruiting events at the Marine Corps base at Camp Pendleton, remaining engaged with local junior colleges and universities to recruit veterans, and coordinating events with military organizations to help veterans transition from active duty service to careers in the transportation industry.
