The military changed me in ways I didn’t fully appreciate. Now it was over and I was a mom and a military spouse but no longer a service member.
Amanda Huffman
Amanda Huffman is an Air Force veteran who served as a civil engineer. Today, she is the host and creator of the Women of the Military podcast, sharing the stories of women who have served. She is also the author of two books, Women of the Military and A Girl's Guide to Military Service. You can often find her chasing her two boys around Southern California on their adventures.
The Military Pushed Me to Listen and My Worldview Shattered. Now, I Can Rebuild.
I assumed seeing the world and meeting new people would reinforce what I already believed. Instead, I have seen my convictions slowly crack and crumble.

