Latina, DS, Officer

Grew up in Colombia SA, through civil war and narcoterrorism. Came to the USA in 1994 in a working visa hired as a licensed Physical Therapist. While living in US realized that Liberty, human rights, not being blown up every weekend should be the norm not the exception. Became fed up with the atrocities of human rights violations in Colombia and decided to do something about it. Joined the strongest Army in the world the USA ARMY in January 2000. Became a medic, just to serve. Was nominated to Drill Sergeant School, became a DS. Went back to school and received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Boston University and was commissioned as an Officer in 2007. Was nominated to her first command on 2008. Served two more times as Company Comander until 2014. Promoted to Major in 2015, continues to serve as an Army Physical Therapist.
In the civilian side, works with adults and geriatrics 3 times a week and pediatrics twice a week. Vegetarian, rescues animals, helps with several charities.

Diana Perez
Lexington, SC