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Brian Hawthorne
A Warrior and Advocate for Student Veterans
Brian Hawthorne is truly a remarkable young man whose dedication and commitment to his country and fellow soldiers has earned him well-deserved honors.
Entering the Army Reserves at the age of 18 in 2003, he had no idea that only a few years later he would have a major impact on the lives of many people, including fellow comrades, senior officers, veterans and students.
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Mary Wooldridge
Service with a Heart of Gold
Mary Wooldridge loves bringing out the best in people. She’s a nurse by trade and a teacher at heart and whenever she gets the opportunity she combines both to help others realize their potential.
How we see ourselves today can oftentimes be distorted by past occurrences. As a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Mary Wooldridge enjoys challenging people to forget their past and get their lives on the road to success.
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First Lady, Michelle Obama
Formula for Success
Just as her fashion sense speaks to her unique style and ability to be a trendsetter, her knowledge, intelligence and compassion for others equally speaks to her desire to strive for excellence in all that she does.
She doesn’t follow paths, she creates them. With a foundation built on hard work, compassion and dreams, Mrs. Obama is reaping success. However, behind every success and achievement are tests of commitment, endurance and faith. |
Bernadette Allen
Ambassador to Niger
In 2005, Ms. Allen was nominated by President George Bush to serve as Ambassador to the Republic of Niger and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in February 2006. She has served as Ambassador to Niger since that time.
Ms. Allen has used her natural ability to bond with people to affect positive change in many ways through her various professional roles as an FS officer. She has received the Superior Honor Award for Leadership as Consul General in Montreal and a Meritorious Honor Award for outstanding managerial and professional skills in Guangzhou, China.
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David Younce
Proudly Serving His Country
He was born into a military family so one would think he might simply follow in their footsteps. Well he did, but not for the reasons you might think. As a young kid, David Younce loved the Army and had a strong desire to serve his country. That’s why he decided to join the Army.
He began his career as an MP in the Army National Guard. He went on active duty and his life as a full-time infantryman began in 1984.
From there he would serve in various parts of the world, including Germany and Kuwait. But there was one place that would change Lieutenant Colonel David Younce‘s life forever in more ways than he or anyone else could ever imagine. It was Iraq. |
Charles Dominguez - Courage, Sacrifice and Beyond
At the age of 31, Charles decided to join the military, and as many of us would ask, why? “To do my part. To be supportive,” says Charles. He was the first and only member of his family to join the military [the Army] which took his family and friends by surprise.
Seven months after his deployment, Gina experienced the unthinkable. She received a phone call that drastically changed the lives of the entire family. The phone rang at 3:30 in the morning. “It was Charles calling to tell me he was blown up by terrorists; a suicide bomb just outside an Iraqi police station in Ramadi. You don’t expect that to happen to your husband. You know it’s possible, but you don’t expect it. I just thanked God he was alive.
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