Boots on the Ground

When Holly Danford left the Air Force in 2004, she had no idea that five years later she'd be working with North Carolina lawmakers on legislation to help her fellow veterans. But that's exactly what she is doing, through a unique internship program provided by the state legislature and NC State's School of Public and International Affairs.

Sitting at a desk in front of a picture window overlooking the courtyard behind the Legislative Building in Raleigh, Danford identifies staff members, legislators and lobbyists as they stroll under her gaze and into the lobby of the building.

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