<sod>Prior to becoming an elected official, Robert Costa served in the [[United States Army]] from 1981 until 1985.  After his service in the military, Costa became a professional firefighter with the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. He has also spent some time as a real estate agent. <eod>
<sod>Prior to becoming an elected official, Robert Costa served in the [[United States Army]] from 1981 until 1985.  After his service in the military, Costa became a professional firefighter with the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. He has also spent some time as a real estate agent.<eod>