Kimberly Marks

My name is Kimberly Marks - most of my family and friends call me Kimmy. My two beautiful children call me Mommy :) I was in high school many years ago when I decided I wanted to join the military. Both of my Grandfathers were in the Army, and the man that raised me as my father was in the Army. It wasn't even worth a second thought when I hopped into Army JROTC as my extra credit class! Oddly enough, life often changes your mind for you...

I was a sophomore in High School when I met my husband. You change your mind, rethink possibilities, and let things go for whatever reasons. I instead got right out of school, was married 2 months later, shortly after that I was blessed with my first child, My son- A few years later I was blessed once more with my daughter. Shortly thereafter I felt at a standstill in my life. Things were happening and I was feeling like the world was crashing down around me. The only thing I would allow myself to do was stand my ground. This would be ensuring that my two children were always safe. No matter what the sacrifice.

Now, I'm almost 30 years old with two beautiful children and I'm coming back to the road I remember back in high school. At my age, I'm pulling 48 pushups in 2 min, 72 sit-ups, and my 2 mile run is finally within the time limit to pass! My son and daughter often cheer me on and remind me what I'm fighting for - Granted I'm fighting for my country and for honor, but to me, my children are my country and my honor. They keep me fighting through this, even when I start to think "I don't know if I can." They remind me "But, Mommy you can't quit! You say so every morning! 'Never accept defeat, Never Quit' " - Even at my age, Amazing things are possible! HOOAH!!!!! 68A (Biomedical Equipment Specialist)