Author Archives: Lt. Col. Paul Capicik (USAF, Ret.)

About Lt. Col. Paul Capicik (USAF, Ret.)

Paul Capicik is a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, who served as a command pilot qualified in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft and held several strategic and operational plans and program positions. Following retirement, he spent more than 12 years with Civil Air Patrol as director of several departments and Chief Information Officer for that nationwide 60,000-member organization. An Air Force Academy graduate who also holds a Master’s in Information Technology, Lt. Capicik is Vice President, Military Programs at American Sentinel University.

Tips for Transitioning Military GIS to Civilian GIS

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Lt. Col. Paul Capicik (USAF, Ret.)

Transitioning from the military world to a GIS technology career can be tough. Let’s face it: Civilians have longer hair and don’t always stand at parade rest when talking to superiors.

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The Epicenter for Military GIS Operations

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Lt. Col. Paul Capicik (USAF, Ret.)

More than ever before, the U.S. military is relying on GIS technology and those with GIS degrees.
And the most important cog in this GIS wheel is the U.S. Army Geospatial Center.

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Veterans Targeted for Tech Jobs

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Lt. Col. Paul Capicik (USAF, Ret.)

With the Iraq War over and the Afghanistan conflict winding down, veteran unemployment has been a hot-button issue for politicians and veteran organizations.

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Ready to Take the Entrepreneurial Leap?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Lt. Col. Paul Capicik (USAF, Ret.)

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? If the answer is yes and you are current or former military, take a look at some programs that will help you take the entrepreneurial leap.

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Put Your Military Skills toward a Business Career

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Lt. Col. Paul Capicik (USAF, Ret.)

When you were in basic training, you probably didn’t think peeling potatoes in the mess hall warranted a spot on your civilian résumé. But throughout your time in the military, whether it was a two-year or 20-year career, you gained valuable skills that will make you marketable to employers.

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