The Villages - September 2021 - 40

Before They Were Villagers
MARK HAYES
EXCITING
CAREER
RECOUNTS AN
From the Military to
Law Enforcement to
Grandparenthood
STORY BY RICA KEENUM
PHOTOS BY BRANDON ATWELL
It was more of a calling than a career.
Clutching his morning coffee at his favorite spot on
Spanish Springs Town Square, Mark Hayes describes
the time he spent in Germany, busting black market
operations for the military, followed by a slew
of exciting roles in law enforcement, including
the Chicago Seven trial, school desegregation,
protecting witnesses in high-profile cases and
leadership in public service. He notes how these jobs
" encapsulated " his life.
" It started in the military, " he said. " I was an
aide to a four-star general. I did that for a year and
a half. "
Hayes then served as a military police officer in
Germany and within a year was promoted to acting
supervisor. When asked how he rose in the ranks so
quickly, Hayes called it " interest, " as in a penchant
to lead and serve. He'd learned the language and
was excited about growing his career. Later, he
transferred out of the military police company
into a new form of service.
" I drove the provost marshal general
for one of their area commands, " he said.
But a year later, Hayes had a hankering to
get back in the uniform.
" I went to a customs investigation unit,
where I worked black marketing, smuggling
and illegal border crossings in and out of Germany, "
he said. " I busted two of the biggest post-war cases. "
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