Francis L. McVeigh

Francis McVeigh serves as an Operations Specialist (SkillBridge) at Lovell Government Services, bringing extensive military leadership, logistics management, and operational planning experience from his service in the United States Marine Corps. His background in ammunition operations, quality assurance, and multinational training support aligns closely with Lovell’s mission of serving military, veteran, and government communities.

Prior to joining Lovell, Francis served seven and a half years in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Sergeant. As an Ammunition Technician (MOS 2311), he held positions of increasing responsibility at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Tactical Training Exercise Control Group (TTECG) at Twentynine Palms, California, and 9th Engineer Support Battalion in Okinawa, Japan.

At Camp Lejeune, Francis served as a Team Leader overseeing 25 Marines before advancing to Quality Assurance Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP). In this role, he was responsible for verifying the serviceability and accountability of ammunition shipments entering and departing the facility, ensuring compliance with strict military standards and operational requirements. His exceptional performance earned him the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

While assigned to TTECG at Twentynine Palms, Francis served as a Pyrotechnic Technician, commonly known as a “Coyote,” where he advised units participating in Integrated Training Exercises on the safe and effective employment of pyrotechnics during realistic combat training scenarios. His expertise directly contributed to the readiness and effectiveness of Marines preparing for deployment.

During his assignment with 9th Engineer Support Battalion in Okinawa, Francis served as the Battalion Ammunition Chief for a battalion consisting of six companies. He managed an ammunition account valued at more than $26 million and coordinated the movement of ammunition and explosives throughout the Indo-Pacific region, supporting training exercises in South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, and Guam. He also deployed twice to South Korea in support of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Combat Engineer operations. For his leadership and contributions in this role, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

Prior to his military service, Francis worked as a Beach Lifeguard with NYC Parks, where he was responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of beach patrons and conducting water rescues when necessary.

Francis’s proven leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable addition to the Lovell Government Services team as he transitions from military service to a civilian career.