About MAJ Jeannie Deakyne
June 26, 2009
Here is my 30 second Army "Elevator Speech" (you know, the hypothetical "Here's what's important about me" pitch you would give to a stranger in the time it took you to get to where you were going on an elevator...):
I'm an Army officer, a new mom, and come from a proud/humble family of patriots. I earned my commission through Army ROTC at The University of Texas at Arlington in 1998 and was commissioned as an Adjutant General Corps officer. Since then, I've served in such exotic locations as Fort Polk, Louisiana; Fort Hood, Texas; and all over Iraq. I have truly learned that it doesn't matter where you are, but who you're with; I've been able to serve with some of the Army's best, which has made the journey all the better.
My two younger brothers are also military officers: Brad is a Major in the Air Force, and Dave is a Lieutenant in the Navy. My husband recently left the Army as a Major and now works as an Engineer. My grandfather served as a Combat Engineer with the First Cavalry Division in the South Pacific during WWII. Nothing made me more proud than to serve my company command time in the First Cavalry Division as well.
I am currently the Battalion Executive Officer and Assistant Professor of Military Science back at my alma mater - I teach the Freshman Cadets and couldn't ask for a better job. My husband and I recently welcomed our first child in May. Being a leader of Soldiers has definitely prepared me for the challenges of motherhood.
Josh
Jun 26, 2009 1:22 PM