05-18-2023
SESSION RECAP: A STORY TO SHOW DIVERSITY
Kelsey is our second spouse in “A Story to Show Diversity” focus, where I show the diversity of military spouses. This session was to celebrate her graduating from dental hygiene school. This accomplishment wouldn't have happened without her husband. Kelsey and her husband “met in [their] hometown of Bowling Green, Ky when [she] was in 8th grade and he was in 9th grade.” He joined the Army at 18 years old and they dated long distance while she went to university in Mississippi. Two weeks after she graduated with her Bachelor's in Marketing, she moved to Fort Carson, Colorado, and they eloped! Kelsey quickly realized that she wanted to change her career to something that was more suitable for the military lifestyle. Through the opportunities that are available to spouses, she found a program where she could train for her new career. She “didn’t see [her]self going into the dental field,” but “ended up absolutely loving it” after becoming a dental assistant. She is “so grateful for the opportunity [she's] had to further [her] education [in Columbus] and meet so many wonderful people along the way.” Congratulations to Kelsey on becoming a dental hygienist!
*The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement.
*Kelsey F. Interview. Conducted by Emily Champion. May 2023.
