DME Writing Team

This Web Story features Centra “Cece” Mazyck, a Sergeant First Class in the Army. Soon after starting college in Georgia in 1997, Mazyck joined the Army Reserve, transitioning to active duty three years later with the 82nd Airborne Division. She became paralyzed from the waist down after a jumping accident. After being released from vigorous

Summary: Mary Lieder became a Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) VA intern to gain experience as a working, full-time student. Her position as a podcast transcript intern has helped her learn about the experiences of Veterans and has given her an insight into her own family’s history. Mary Lieder first heard about Virtual Student Federal

This Web Story features Therrel Shane Childers, First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Born in 1972, he served in the Marines for 23 years before being killed in action in 2003. He was the first American life lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom and posthumously received the Purple Heart. We honor his service. All Web Stories

Short summary: VAlorU was created in the fall of 2020 to complement Borne the Battle by highlighting Veteran groups that generally receive less attention publicly. This year, the focus is on Native American Veterans and the contributions they have made to all aspects of American military service.             In the fall of 2020, the Digital

This Web Story features Marcelite J. Harris, former Major General of the Air Force. Born in 1943, she went on to serve in the Air Force for 32 years, retiring in 1997. She paved the way for many women to follow in her footsteps, serving as the first female aircraft maintenance officer, first female director