Celebrating Kim LaFave, US Army Veteran

Soldiers are taught that when you go down, others are always there to pick you up.  The Army core values builds a foundation where soldiers are taught to be loyal, respectful, honorable, operate with integrity, be selfless, have courage, and understand what their duty is.  Kim says that with these core values, she feels that she is a better person.  “Now,” she says,  “I just need to be healthy again.” 
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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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