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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Dive into the latest episode, as Andrea Motley Crabtree shares her groundbreaking journey from joining the Army in 1977 to becoming the first Black female deep-sea diver across all U.S. military branches and the U.S. Army’s first female deep-sea diver. Conquering intense training, her story of perseverance and the power of support will inspire you. This is truly a story of courage and determination.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Bio:
Andrea Motley Crabtree, Ret. U.S. Army Master Sergeant enlisted in May 1977 and served through April 1998. Her MOS were 35E series, Signal Corps/Ordnance and 00B Deep Sea Diver, Second Class, Engineer. She entered the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) in February 1977 to May 1977 (PV1). Then was shipped from Detroit MEPS to Basic Training at Ft McClellan, Alabama in May of 1977, and then graduated in July 1977 E 1st Battalion 1st Brigade (PV2). Attended Advance Individual Training (AIT) Ft. Belvoir, Virginia 35E20 and 35E30 Senior Special Electrical and Electronic Device Repairman August 1977 to January 1978 (PFC). Then participated in Hometown Recruiting Program USADRC January to February 1978.
Duty stations: 513th Maintenance Battalion 3rd ACR Ft Bliss, Texas February 1978 to May 1979 (SP4), 614th Maintenance Battalion Attachment 71st Maintenance Battalion Nuremberg, Germany July 1979 to May 1980 (SP5). Reenlisted for Ft Ord California to get SCUBA certified. Then stationed with Co A 707th Maintenance Battalion 7th Infantry Division Ft Ord California June 1980 to September 1981. Fourth permanent duty station. 86th Diving Detachment 30th Engineer Battalion Ft Belvoir Virginia Oct 81 to Jan 83. Petroleum Distribution Systems Pohang Korea January 1983 to January 1984 (SSG). 511th Diving Detachment 30th Engineer Battalion Ft Belvoir, Virginia January 1984 to 1985 reclassified. HHC USAG, 313 SIG CO, then to HHC USAG, G1, Ft Hood Texas 1985 to 1986. DA selected for recruiting duty. TDY To Ft. Benjamin Harris for recruiting school and graduated May 1987. Recruiting duty. Newburgh Recruiting Battalion, Newburgh New York June 1987 to July 1988. Ft. Gordon, GA for ANOC August 1988 to December 1988. HQ&A 360th Signal Battalion, 15th Signal Brigade, Ft. Gordon GA. Assigned as instructor November 1988 to March 1990. Drill Sergeant School, Ft. Jackson, SC. January 1990 to March 1990. Assigned as Drill Sergeant C Co. 360th Signal Battalion, 15th Signal Brigade, Ft. Gordon, GA March 1990 to March 1992. HHC 17th Signal BN. APO, AE 09225 April 1992 to December 1993. HHC USAG Ft. Carson, Colorado January 1994 to October 1995. Headquarters & Headquarters, 307th Signal BN. Camp Carroll Korea, APO Area Pacific 96260 February 1996 to September 1996. HHC DISCOM, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), Ft. Campbell, Kentucky 42223, FORSCOM September 1996 to April 1998.
Certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and the National Association of SCUBA Diving schools (NASDS). But then turned down promotion to Staff Sergeant to be eligible for dive school. Enroute to Ft Rucker Alabama, assigned there for UCMJ while TDY to United States Navy Diving & Salvage Training Center Panama City Beach, Florida. In October 1981 arrived at dive school, failed swim test. She was given one week to practice, and retake swim test, but failed second swim test. She disenrolled herself and this allowed for the opportunity to come back to school later, as flunking out would not allow a return to the course. In October 1981 assigned to HHC 30th Engineer Battalion Ft. Belvoir Virginia home of the 511th Diving Detachment, and 86th Diving Detachment. She went swimming every day to improve her time. In November 1981 TDY Ft Eustis, Virginia to attend two-week diver pre-screen course. January 1982 went back to dive school and in April 1982 graduated.
She has also participated and medaled in the National Senior Games in shot put, discus, javelin, and table tennis. She loves Pickleball and tries to play five days a week. Her picture hangs at the U. S. Army Women’s Museum at Fort Gregg Adam’s, the painting of her by Henry Taylor hangs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Before We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room, Tavares Strachan did a piece titled: In Plain Sight, Distant Relatives a piece at displayed at the Marian Goodman Gallery. She was a consultant for the book Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. She is included in the book The Only Woman by Immy Humes, (A book that spotlights 100 historical photographs of lone woman hidden among groups of men). Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in America. Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and her Website: www.reddiverdown.com.
She owned and operated Crabtree & Sons Lawn Maintenance, Inc., substitute taught for two years, and studied computer science at Aiken Technical College. She has three sons and a grandchild on the way. Andrea is also a two-time cancer survivor.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Peggy Davis shines a light on the transformative power of sports for women. From personal development, to building resilience and fostering diversity, discover how athletics empower women and girls to excel in life. Take a listen to this inspiring conversation.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Resources:
Virginia State University
NCAA
https://www.ncaa.org/index.aspx
NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA Demographics Database
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2018/12/13/ncaa-demographics-database.aspx
Bio:
Peggy Davis
In her 20th year at the helm of the Virginia State University Athletics Department, Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Peggy Davis continues to enhance a proud legacy of caring and concern leadership. Her influence in competitive excellence has guided the Trojans to over twenty NCAA Division II tournament appearances as well as twenty-six CIAA Championships Titles, twenty CIAA Divisional Titles, and forty-four Coach of the Year honors.
During her tenure, the Trojans have won the C.H. Williams All-Sports Award (men) on eleven occasions and the Loretta Taylor All-Sports Award (women) on six occasions. The awards are given to the top male and female athletic programs within the conference, based on championship finishes.
The Trojans have not only experienced significant success on the competitive surface, but have also established all-time benchmarks academically under Davis’ guidance. The Trojans posted its highest Graduation Rate and Academic Success Rate in school history since the inception of the measure. VSU Athletics was recognized by the NCAA and honored as part of the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence. In 2020 the Athletic Department was recognized by the NCAA as the recipient of the NCAA Division II Award of Excellence.
Davis is a three-time, Hall of Fame honoree (at Virginia State University, Howard Payne University and Bastrop High School). Alongside her Hall of Fame honors, Davis was awarded the 2021 MOAA Distinguished Service Award. This award acknowledges and honors the effort of individuals who have given service to MOAA and strive to promote understanding and appreciation of diversity in its multitude of forms. She has been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) seven times. She is also a two-time honoree of the Jeannette A. Lee Administration Achievement Award. Davis has been recognized on two separate occasions as one of the Top 25 Outstanding Women in Higher Education & Beyond, by Diverse Magazine, as well as being named the Under Armour SE Region for Division II Athletics Director of the Year. Davis served as the Interim Commissioner of the CIAA during the search for a Commissioner. She was the first female to lead the 12-member historic athletic conference.
Her career at VSU has been dedicated to encouraging hard work and producing results. She has overseen numerous athletic facility improvements on the campus, beginning in 2004 and continuing today. The largest facility improvement to date is the $84 million Multipurpose Center which opened in February 2016. In 2022 Rogers Stadium took on a different look with the addition of field turf followed by a new NCAA certified track. In 2023 four sports programs were added (Men and Women’s Lacrosse; Men and Women’s Soccer).
She has and continues to serve on numerous NCAA and CIAA Committees to include the NCAA Mental Health Advisory Board. She has served as President of the Executive Board with the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) and committee member on the NCAA Division II Legislation Committee. She is also a current member of the Women Leaders in College Sports (WLS) as well as the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
A native of Bastrop, Texas, Davis received her undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX. She received her Master’s Degree from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. Davis and her husband, Thomas, have two daughters.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Leah King, President and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County, epitomizes what it means to be a servant leader. She shares her experiences growing up as a military child, learning how to adapt to change while embracing different perspectives, and ultimately, the importance of “making the place you choose to live better.”
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington DC. To learn more, visit https://www.afoscdc.com/.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
United Way of Tarrant County
https://www.unitedwaytarrant.org/
Unstoppable Women
https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/unstoppable-women-leah-m-king/3222490/
Bio:
Leah M. King, CFRE
President and CEO
United Way of Tarrant County
Leah M. King serves as President and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County, a leading nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the lives of those in Tarrant County and throughout North Texas for 100 years. In her role, Leah is responsible for leadership and vision development of the organization as well as fiscal oversight, growing financial support, developing processes and new initiatives, facilitating cross-departmental and partner collaboration, and promoting a positive, multi-cultural environment.
During Leah’s time as CEO, United Way of Tarrant County has invested tens of millions of dollars in the Tarrant County community through direct service programming, volunteer efforts, donor designations, agency allocations, and the distribution of federal and state grants. In the last two years, United Way of Tarrant County has continued to increase the number of people supported, which swelled to nearly one quarter of the county’s population during the pandemic.
Prior to her appointment as president and CEO in November 2019, Leah served as executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer of United Way of Tarrant County. In this role, she helped define the strategic vision and direction for United Way’s annual giving campaigns, donor relations, community investment, volunteer engagement and the Day of Action program, a rally for the community to support those with the highest needs. With Leah’s leadership, United Way of Tarrant County is focused today on addressing significant challenges facing Tarrant County residents including community health, community response, financial literacy, and education and learning. Leah is a founding member of the United Way of Tarrant County’s Women United group and has served as its Women’s Fund development committee chair.
As a community advocate, Leah is an elected official and serves as president of the board of directors at the Tarrant Regional Water District. She is a board member at the Fort Worth Club, Baylor All Saints Hospital, and T3 (Tarrant To & Through) and United Ways of Texas. She also is an active member of the Fort Worth (TX) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. Additionally, she serves on the President’s Advisory Council for Texas Wesleyan University and the Texas A&M Community Engagement Advisory Committee.
Since 2020, she has been named by Fort Worth Magazine as one of the Top 400 of Fort Worth’s Most Influential People. She also was recognized with the 2022 Opal Lee Trailblazer Award by Unity Unlimited, Inc. Leah currently resides in Fort Worth with her husband, Barry.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The MCEC Call for the Arts program invites military-connected children from all over the world, representing every branch of service, to share interpretations through art of what it means to be a military-connected child. In this podcast, I spoke with one of the 2023 Call for the Arts high school winners: Reagan. Her artistic expressions of herself and her life as a military child tell an incredible story.
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington DC and Keesler Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https://www.afoscdc.com/ and http://www.keeslerspousesclub.org/.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Calling all artists, grades K-12: The 2024 Call for the Arts contest is OPEN. Good luck to every budding artist, we look forward to being amazed. See contest guidelines and link to entry form on our website:
https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts
Resources:
Book: Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
Author: Penelope Bagieu
United Through Reading
https://unitedthroughreading.org/
Bio:
Reagan is a senior at Flour Bluff High School. While her mother has retired after 20 years of service, Reagan still fondly remembers the days visiting her at work and reading the books she sent from overseas. She's currently president of her school's National Art Honor Society, and treasurer for Thespian Troupe 4053. Reagan is also active in the National Honor Society, as well as in Mock Trial as her team's courtroom artist. She loves exploring different avenues of art- painting, writing, and acting are some of her favorite pastimes! She is excited to pursue a career in the animation industry after she graduates.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a history and legacy dating back hundreds of years. Dr. Cortez Dial discusses the foundation of HBCUs, the opportunities they have provided Black Americans, and their impact on America’s higher education system.
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington DC. To learn more, visit https://www.afoscdc.com/
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Resources:
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Highlights a Record of Championing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
HBCU Connect
Bio:
Over a twenty-nine-year career with the Department of the Army (DA), Mr. Cortez K. Dial has held challenging positions in Human Resources, Professional Development, and Education with increasing executive responsibility. His career has been characterized by key assignments in personnel management, personnel services, and the formulation of programs, policy, professional development, and teaching. In his last military position as The Director of Family Programs, he was responsible for the formal education, development, and preparation of 17 (colonel and civilian equivalent) students for the broad responsibilities of future senior leadership in the Department of Defense, Joint, or combined organizations within the federal government. As a seminar leader (faculty member) at the United States Army War College, he prepared and presented a graduate-level core curriculum focusing on command, leadership, management, ethics, equal opportunity (EO), equal employment opportunity (EEO), diversity, and decision making at strategic levels. He also served as a US Army War College point of contact for appropriate government agencies, private organizations, and educational institutions in the areas of human resources, family education, family support and service programs, along with personnel management, diversity management and human relations. For these areas of concentration, he was the Army War College liaison with the Joint Staff, Department of Army (DA), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Personnel Command (PERSCOM), Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI), and the Soldier Support Institute (SSI). Lastly, he was the officer in charge of the annual three-day trip to Washington D.C. for over 350 senior military officers, International Fellows, and DA Civilians with the mission and organizational goal of gaining first-hand knowledge of executive and strategic leadership in government as they visited over seventy-five Members of Congress and more than fifty different departments, embassies, and agencies.
He continued his professional development with formal training, membership in societies, and participating in Department of Defense (DoD)-sponsored forums addressing Human Resources and Professional Development. He is a graduate of the 2002 Pennsylvania Education Leadership and Policy Centers Fellowship Program while continuing to be a guest lecturer on Human Resource Policy and Organizational Culture. On April 5, 2003, he gave an extensive presentation to Senators, Bill Frist, George Allen, Rick Santorum, and Jim Kyl on changing organizational culture. He regularly lectures and facilitates workshops on diversity and organizational culture at The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute and he was one of the editors of the chapter on “Civilian Personnel” found in the U.S. Army War College publication, How the Army Runs. Additionally, he published two articles describing organizational culture: “Mentoring: A Road Paved with Good Intentions,” and “One Team, One Fight.” He is a recipient of the Army’s Legion of Merit Award for distinguished service in the human resource field as Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel, Eight
United States Army. On August 10th, 2003, he became the Director of Residence Life at Virginia State University, was promoted to Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs in 2004. For the next nine years he served as the Presidents Chief of Staff before becoming an Associate Professor in the Mass Communication Department in the fall of 2014, retiring in July of 2017.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) Michael Harrison shares his personal experiences and stories from attending an HBCU to an impressive 34 years of military service and beyond. His journey illustrates a life of service and giving back to the community.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Hickam Officers’ Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Bio:
Major General, U.S. Army (Retired) Michael T. Harrison, Sr. was born at Fort Eustis, VA and raised in Surry County, VA where both his paternal and maternal families trace their lineage back seven generations. He is a proud husband, father, grandfather, and soldier. Harrison served in the U.S. Army in CONUS & OCONUS for 34 years retiring in 2014 as a Major General. During his active-duty years, he led and commanded military units from the Lieutenant to Major General level in peace and war. Since active-duty retirement, he has led an international security company and worked as a consultant for an information technology consulting firm where he coached and mentored a political appointee at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. He has also served as a contractor for the Department of African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
He currently spends his time following his love: coaching and mentoring young men and women in and out of the military. He is very active in his community where he leads a Feeding Homeless Families project for the Williamsburg Rotary Club and serves on the Legal Redress Committee for the York James City Williamsburg NAACP. He is a life member of Disabled Veterans of America, the Surry Historical Society, the Military Officers Association of America, and the Howard University Alumni Association.
He is the recipient of several awards and decorations to include the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star, the Order of the Rising Sun Award presented by the Government of Japan, the Order of Bahrain Award (Class III) presented by the Emir of Bahrain and the Williamsburg, Virginia Rotary District 7600 Foundation Service Award.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Understanding the diverse needs of military-connected families of color is crucial in creating a sense of belonging and a welcoming environment. In this podcast, we explore the unique perspective of a spouse and mother from her personal experiences within the military community. We hope to bring awareness and understanding to such an important topic.
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the. To learn more, visit Ramstein Enlisted Spouses’ Association, https://www.resa-rab.com/.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Bio:
Attiyya Ingram is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated, with honors, from Hampton University with a B.S. degree in Accounting. As a committed servant leader, Attiyya prioritizes volunteering wherever she goes and strives to make a positive difference. Professionally, Attiyya is an entrepreneur focused on helping members of the military community become financially fit. Her proudest titles are the spouse of an active duty Marine and mother to three young adults. She has first-hand experience of both the challenges and rewards of military life!
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
We are revisiting an episode where Lucy discusses her experiences as a military child and how she navigates being the new kid at school (again!). Lucy is also the Middle School Spotlight Winner in the MCEC 2023 Call for the Arts contest, for her beautiful song, #Life of a Military Kid, and talks about her love of music, and how life inspires her songwriting.
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To learn more, visit https://www.dar.org/.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Calling all artists, grades K-12: The 2024 Call for the Arts contest is NOW OPEN. Good luck to every budding artist, we look forward to being amazed. See contest guidelines and link to entry form on our website:
https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts
Bio:
Lucy is a 13-year-old 8th grader at Horace O’Bryant Middle School. Lucy is a proud military kid and has lived in St. Charles, Missouri; Jacksonville, FL; Rota, Spain; and Key West, FL. Lucy loves all things musical and plays the ukulele, guitalele, and guitar. She will be joining her school’s jazz band this year. Lucy is a member of her school’s dance team and helps her coach with choreography. She loves all things musical and can often be found singing, dancing, and writing songs for hours at a time. Lucy is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and maintains excellent grades. She is a loving sister, a kind friend, and a wonderful daughter!
Resources:
Military and Family Life Counseling
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling/
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families. Jenny Valderas discusses how their programs and resources serve the entire family… because when military families are strong, our communities are strong, and America is strong.
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Cannon Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https://www.cannonspousesclub.org/.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Resources:
Operation Homefront
https://operationhomefront.org/
Military Child of the Year Award
https://operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year/
Bio:
Jenny Valderas is Operation Homefront’s Senior Director of Family Support Services. She has worked with the organization for more than a decade and in her current role, Valderas oversees the planning and execution of programs that address the unique needs and challenges faced by America’s military families, including the delivery of school supplies and holiday meals, and celebrating expectant parents and exceptional military children.
Beyond her professional capacity, Valderas is also a military spouse, providing a distinct personal connection to the military community and Operation Homefront’s mission to create strong, stable, and secure military families.
Valderas received a Bachelor of Arts from George Mason University.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
A lot is asked of military families, and sometimes a simple form can feel like a violation of privacy. Understanding why information is requested and how that information is used – and protected – is critical to ensure resources and benefits reach those they are intended for. Recently, MCEC’s Parent Webinars featured What is MSI and Impact Aid. This podcast recaptures Nikki’s conversation with Lori Phipps and Nanette Pigg, subject matter experts on these two data collectors.
This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency. To learn more, visit https://tea.texas.gov/.
Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.
Show Notes:
Resources:
Military Student Identifier
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/school-support
Impact Aid Program
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/impact-aid-program/
National Association of Federally Impacted Schools
https://www.nafisdc.org/impact-aid-resources/about-impact-aid/
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn
School Liaison programs
https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/search?program-service%3D12%2Fview-by%3DALL
Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC)
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling/
MIC3
Bios:
Lori A. Phipps is Chief of the Department of the Air Force School Liaison Program Division at the HQ Air Force Services Center (AFSVC), HQ Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. She is responsible for providing managerial and operational oversight of the School Liaison Program, which encompasses PreK-12 Education, Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI), and the Military & Family Life Counseling Program (MFLC). In addition, she oversees the education, development, and training program for the School Liaison Program Managers, $2M Educational Community Outreach programs, and 71 PSMIs. Her program provides support to over 770K military-connected families, 34K schools, community stakeholders, and installation support services for Commanders, Schools, and installation personnel across all Air Force Commands, the U.S. Space Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard as well as all joint service component families. Division is an advocate at the State/National Level for legislation benefiting military-connected students, dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education, support services, and resources.
Prior to her current position, Mrs. Phipps served as the Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland School Liaison Program Manager supporting over 35,000 military-connected students in forty-two school districts. Her efforts resulted in legislation to ensure the state was in compliance with the Military Interstate Compact as well as early registration and homeschool student support. In addition, she has served as a Youth Specialist, providing youth development capabilities through a system of quality, available, and affordable programs.
Prior to her Civilian positions, Mrs. Phipps served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. During her active-duty career, she served as a Security Forces member and was selected as the first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Instructor for the Air Force. She was appointed the Installation Crime Prevention Manager and held other leadership positions.
Nanette Pigg began her career in Child and Youth Services in 1998, she has worked in a variety of roles in child development and education. When she first heard about the School Liaison program, she decided that was the job she had been training for her whole career. Nanette served as the SLO for Fort Cavazos for three years before moving to Installation Management Command in San Antonio. In her current role, she serves as the School Program Manager with operational oversight of the Army’s School Liaison Officer program. Nanette is a proud Army spouse, she and her husband Barry raised 3 daughters who experienced firsthand the challenges of transitioning to new schools every few years. They have 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, and two German Shepard’s.