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In a celebration of Martin Luther King Day, the DHA honored the legacy of one of our nation’s greatest civil rights leaders with an observance called, “Dr. King: A Leader of Nonviolent Social Change.” (Courtesy photo from Defense Equal Opportunity Management)

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  • Airman 1st Class Lesly Garcia with her dad My name is Airman 1st Class Lesly Garcia, and I am the daughter of a U.S. Army veteran. My father, Oswald Justiniano, ...
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  • Scott F. Walter with his son Joel Thank you for the opportunity to share some of my memories with my children during my 25 years in the Air Force. Being a ...
  • Maj Richele N. Wittman father-in-law and children My father-in-law, Clayton Wittman, a retired Air Force Col., was a C130 pilot when he was active duty. Since he retired, ...
  • Capt. David Shumway family legacy of fathers My father was a @Navy pilot and academy graduate. My great uncles were fighter pilots during the Vietnam era. My great ...
  • Ron Berry's son My son will never know how much he helped me through some really rough times. When I was tired, in pain, and needed a ...
  • Tina Gainan's husband I’d like to recognize my spouse, Retired Maj., Shane Gainan, who is an Army vet and dad of three sons. One son is in the ...
  • Cmdr. Scott Raisor with family I find purpose in dedicated service to God, family, and country. It is through this commitment that I lead by example, ...
  • Jobina Williams and family I am so proud of my husband, Master Sgt. Lafayette Williams, near 20 years of service to his country and dedication to ...
  • Cynthia Rizo's Family I am the proud mother of a Solider, Sgt. 1st Class Steven J. Rizo. I never knew a real hero until my son became not only ...
  • Charlene Maddox with dad and brother My dad, Charles Rickgauer, was a Navy officer. He joined in 1963 and retired in 1983. He enlisted as a seaman recruit and ...
  • Christy Poser's dad This is my military dad, Marvin. He was in Vietnam from October 1969 to November 1970 when he was shot and injured by ...
  • United States Air Force Major Francesca Culp with son, Connor Maj. Culp is a phenomenal occupational therapist that provides expert rehabilitative care to Airmen in the San Antonio ...
  • United States Air Force Colonel Leigh Johnson with daughters I am a military mom. I’ve been in the Air Force for 26 years and am currently work at DHHQ. I have a 3-year-old and a 9 ...
  • US Army MSG Ana Joachin and child Throughout my military career I have often been referred to as Sergeant, Master Sergeant, Joachin, J, Battle…. but ...
  • CSM Kalani Kalili, Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s Command Sergeant Major, stands with her youngest son, Private First-Class Israel Kalili, a recent graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry School Command Sgt. Maj. Kalani Kalili stands with her youngest son, Pfc. Israel Kalili, a recent graduate of the U.S. Army ...
  • To be quite honest, being a military mom is a lot of work! I am proud of my service, and I love showing my kids how important that service is and that I am blessed to serve every day. I especially love to show them that women can be in the military too – and successfully balance both full-time careers. I truly believe that my time in the military has made me a better mom – and a better person! LTC Kristin Agresta, Acting Division Chief,  Defense Health Agency Public Health, Veterinary Services Division. To be quite honest, being a military mom is a lot of work! I am proud of my service, and I love showing my kids how ...
  • Though this photo is not of me with my own kids, Kole (11) and Margaret (9), I'm still a mom at heart no matter where I am serving. While on my deployment supporting the air lift of over 10K Afghan refugees, I had the chance to help these two kids on the flight line while their mom received medical aid. Being a mother sometimes means supporting another mom in need. I'm so glad I could be there that day to help her and her kids on their journey. Though this photo is not of me with my own kids, Kole (11) and Margaret (9), I'm still a mom at heart no matter where I ...
  • United States Air Force Major Jennifer Salguero and kids Parenting is the hardest thing I’ve ever done but these two are the biggest blessings in my life. Dylan (1) and Olivia (3 ...
  • Marinalyn Hale and mother Here is a picture of my mother (U.S. Army veteran) and myself (U.S. Navy Corpsman Veteran) to celebrate us both. Happy ...
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Last Updated: January 19, 2022
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