Ashley Andrus

Ashley joined the Air Force in 2004, and now serves as a First Sergeant at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. She says she is immensely proud of the “positive and unforgettable impact” she was able to have on Airmen throughout her 20 years of service. That positive impact was driven by her mindset that, “Someone out there needs your positive influence.” She is taking that positive mental approach, using it in all areas of her life, from cultivating a “strong partnership” with her husband to finishing her educational goal of earning her Master’s Degree. “This has helped me with my recovery because it has allowed me to pour my energy into sports. Not only do the sports keep me active, but it allows my mind to be focused on something that isn’t work or my problems. My workout time is ME time. It’s my time to focus on working out, how it makes me feel, and provides peace. The team of individuals you get to meet are truly remarkable as well. Everyone has a story!”