By Shelly

Celebrating Vicky Rad, Past President, Women In Defense

Vicky was first introduced to the defense industry back when Michigan was hit really hard with the automotive recession.  At that time, she worked for an automotive prototyping company who began bidding on defense replacement parts to keep the company afloat.  This gave her an opportunity to know a different customer, the US Army.  Their mission, to serve and protect the warfighter, was always the prominent message and sticks with her still today.
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By Shelly

Celebrating Erin McLoughlin, US Army Veteran

Erin is a survivor of sexual trauma.  War brought many changes to her life in both world and personal views.  While Erin was deployed, she was assaulted by Iraqi local nationals.  On her path to recovery, she realized that a key issue was her ability to be honest about her experiences, good and bad.   As she worked through her own trauma, she discovered a passion and drive to walk with other survivors on their recovery paths.
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