This guide is a labor of love from a lifelong public servant, inspired by the many dedicated heroes I’ve met across federal, military, state, local, and tribal governments – and the contractors who work beside us to serve the public good. It’s for anyone curious about how government works and why public service matters.
If you have ever wondered what it means to serve, start here.

The Beginning
A Note From the Author
Chapter 1: The Framework of Service
Chapter 2: The Invisible Public Good

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The Middle
Chapter 3: When Government Works/Falters
Chapter 4: Pathways to Service

The End
Chapter 5: A Republic Sustained
Epilogue
References
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