In 1980 I was transferred to Fort Lewis to work as a Helicopter Repair Team Leader. In a matter of three years, I became a mother of two girls, got married, and separated from the US Army after serving for six years. Since then I have been employed by the Federal government on Fort Lewis working at the Legal Office of JAG, clerk for the Army Community Services, and the Acute Illness Clinic at Madigan Army Hospital; the City of Lacey in Police Services for 13 years, in 2007 my husband and I were privileged to care for our granddaughter while my daughter was serving in Iraq. During my time in the area I have volunteered for the Red Cross as a case worker and volunteer coordinator, was the vice president of the Prairie Steppers of Yelm, a Sunday school assistant and teacher for ages 3 years old to 2nd grade. I am currently serving on the Executive Board of The Rock Covenant Church, and help with data entry for the City Gates auction.