Soldier Mom Alice Mead: A Story of Courage, Compassion, and Sacrifice

Soldier Mom

by Alice Mead

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	481 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	160 pages
Paperback	:	30 pages
Item Weight	:	3.84 ounces
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches

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Alice Mead was a remarkable woman who served her country with distinction while also caring for her family. Her story is an inspiration to us all.

Alice was born in 1952 in a small town in Iowa. She joined the Army in 1972, and she served for 20 years. During her time in the military, she was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. She also served as a drill sergeant and a recruiter.

Alice was a highly decorated soldier. She received the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Army Commendation Medal. She was also awarded the Combat Action Badge and the Ranger Tab.

In addition to her military service, Alice was also a devoted mother. She had two sons, and she raised them while she was serving in the military.

Alice's story is an inspiration to us all. She showed us that it is possible to serve our country with distinction while also caring for our families.

Alice passed away in 2020, but her legacy lives on. She will always be remembered as a soldier mom and hero.

Alice's Early Life

Alice Mead was born on June 12, 1952, in a small town in Iowa. She was the eldest of four children.

Alice's father was a farmer, and her mother was a homemaker. Alice grew up on a farm, and she learned the value of hard work from a young age.

Alice was a tomboy as a child. She loved to play outside and get dirty. She was also a very good student, and she excelled in math and science.

Alice graduated from high school in 1970. She then attended college for a year, but she decided to drop out and join the Army.

Alice's Military Service

Alice joined the Army in 1972. She trained as a combat medic, and she was assigned to a medical unit.

Alice was deployed to Iraq in 1973. She served in a field hospital, and she provided medical care to soldiers who had been wounded in combat.

Alice was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for her service in Iraq. She was also awarded the Combat Action Badge.

After her deployment to Iraq, Alice was assigned to a recruiting unit. She traveled around the country, and she recruited young people to join the Army.

Alice was a very successful recruiter. She helped to recruit hundreds of young people into the Army.

In 1979, Alice was selected to attend Ranger School. Ranger School is a grueling, 62-day course that is designed to test soldiers' physical and mental toughness.

Alice was the first woman to ever graduate from Ranger School.

After graduating from Ranger School, Alice was assigned to the 75th Rangers. The Rangers are an elite special operations unit, and they are known for their toughness and their courage.

Alice served with the Rangers for six years. She participated in several combat missions, and she earned the respect of her fellow soldiers.

In 1985, Alice was deployed to Afghanistan. She served with the Rangers in a counter-terrorism unit.

Alice was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds that she received in Afghanistan. She was also awarded the Army Commendation Medal for her service in Afghanistan.

Alice left the Army in 1992. She had served for 20 years, and she had reached the rank of captain.

Alice's Family

Alice married her husband, Jim, in 1974. They had two sons, Michael and David.

Alice was a devoted mother. She raised her sons while she was serving in the military. She also made sure that they received a good education.

Alice's sons are now grown, and they have successful careers. They are both very proud of their mother.

Alice's Legacy

Alice Mead was a remarkable woman. She served her country with distinction while also caring for her family.

Alice's story is an inspiration to us all. She showed us that it is possible to achieve anything we set our minds to.

Alice passed away in 2020, but her legacy lives on. She will always be remembered as a soldier mom and hero.

Soldier Mom

by Alice Mead

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	481 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	160 pages
Paperback	:	30 pages
Item Weight	:	3.84 ounces
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches

FREE