Branch, Years Served, & Job in the Military:
U.S. Navy, 1997-2007, Aviation Ordnance man/ different roles
Service History:
(I) proudly served eight years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordnance Petty Officer, advancing through multiple leadership and administrative roles that emphasized safety, technical precision, and personnel development. As a Supervisor (2006–2007), I led ordnance shop operations, managed training programs, and oversaw maintenance for EA-6B aircraft, ensuring mission readiness and safety compliance. In my role as Executive Administrative Assistant (2005–2006), I coordinated personnel processing, maintained executive schedules, and implemented a leave and dependent care program to improve efficiency and morale. Previously, as an Ordnance Supervisor (2004–2005), I managed maintenance for P-3C aircraft, overseeing scheduling, training, and budgeting while maintaining strict security standards. As Quarterdeck Supervisor (2002–2003), I organized watch bills, coordinated base functions, and ensured proper protocol during high-ranking visits. Earlier in my service, I worked as an Administrative Assistant (2001–2002) at the Family Service Center, supporting base personnel through information and referral services, and as an Ordnanceman Team Member (1999–2001), where I handled weapons assembly, inspection, and security duties. Throughout my naval career, I gained extensive experience in leadership, logistics, and training while upholding the highest standards of discipline, teamwork, and mission integrity.
Deployments and/or Activations:
During my eight years of active-duty service in the United States Navy, I supported multiple global operations and deployments that strengthened mission readiness and aviation ordnance capability. I was stationed primarily at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Naval Base Bremerton, Washington, with detachments aboard various aircraft carriers and forward-deployed units. My deployments included Western Pacific and Persian Gulf operations, where I participated in flight line and ordnance support for EA-6B Prowler and P-3C Orion aircraft missions. These missions supported Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing electronic warfare, surveillance, and maritime patrol support to joint forces. In addition to aviation ordnance duties, I was activated for base operations and security assignments following national alerts, contributing to homeland defense and readiness efforts. I also served in administrative and supervisory roles ensuring the welfare, safety, and training of sailors during high-tempo deployments and maintenance periods. My service encompassed both shore and sea duty, combining operational experience, leadership, and commitment to mission success in diverse and demanding environments.
Favorite Military Memory:
My favorite military moment was meeting my husband while serving in the United States Navy. Amid the long hours, training schedules, and deployments, we found a shared sense of purpose, resilience, and camaraderie that quickly grew into something deeper. Serving side by side taught us the true meaning of teamwork, loyalty, and mutual respect—both in uniform and beyond it. What began as two sailors supporting the same mission became a lifelong partnership. It remains one of the greatest gifts of my military career and a reminder of how service not only shapes who we become but can also bring us together in the most meaningful ways.
Current Degree Plans & Academic Goals:
I am currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, where I am focused on the intersection of learning science, design, and technology. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve used my coursework as a journal of growth—documenting how design thinking, accessibility, and emerging technologies can transform education into something more personal, engaging, and equitable. As a graduate student, I am deeply interested in how artificial intelligence can personalize learning experiences and improve how we teach and measure understanding. My next academic goal is to pursue a Ph.D. or Doctorate in Engineering with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. My ultimate aspiration is to use these skills to build the next generation of educational systems—intelligent, adaptive environments that make learning accessible to anyone, anywhere. This journey represents more than a degree path—it’s a commitment to shaping the future of education by combining creativity, technology, and human connection.