My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else ever to have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other female veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else ever to have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. After I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones, so I began reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! I did not know how to process the deep pain I carried within my heart, so I returned to what was familiar to me growing up, drugs and alcohol. For a while this seemed to keep me numb until the pain boiled over, no longer containable. No longer avoidable. Active addiction leads to jails, institutions, and death, and this was true for me. Today, I am nearing 1,000 days sober, and it has been a challenging yet healing experience to take it one step at a time, to rebuild my life, and to see the value that I possess. I am a person who still has a lot left in me to contribute to society, and I am worth saving. This means so are my brothers and sisters in arms. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly."

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries and anxiety-induced panic attacks. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

One of my favorite adaptations has been the novel, The Green Mile, adapted to the big screen three years later. The Green Mile was a novel written by Stephen King in 1996. The movie screenplay, The Green Mile, was written by Frank Darabont in 1999. There are positives and negatives to both forms of this literary work of art. The novel was rather lengthy, and I read this as a young teen. Yet, I clearly remember this being the kind of book I simply could not put down. I felt drawn into the story. It was so rich and full of many details that were important to the overall forming and shaping of this masterpiece. Not everyone may be as excited as I was to read 432 pages, and for this reason, the film makes it a more enjoyable visual masterpiece. I chose to read the book first, and in doing so, this allowed the film to really help the novel come to life as I watched the characters play out the complexities of this book on a big screen. There were some definite changes to the adaptation, yet some of the overall main themes did indeed remain the same. The Green Mile is symbolic of death row, yet the lead character, John Coffey, chooses to use his time left to impact the world in a positive way rather than be bitter and hateful toward others. What I loved about both the book and the film were the cultural stereotypes and stigmas that were addressed in a meaningful way. The book was staged in 1932, although the movie was adapted in the year 1935, and during this time racial discrimination was widespread. The Great Depression was taking place, and the book was staged in Georgia, while the movie adapted the storyline to Louisiana. This was a time long before the Civil Rights Movement, and it was not uncommon for an African-American male to be arrested and charged for crimes he did not commit. The lead character is a large African-American man who is best seen in both adaptations as a gentle giant. There were some similarities that did stay the same between the book, The Green Mile, and its film adaptation. It was through the lens of a prison guard, as he narrated various stories within one overall work of art. They both also reflect the theme of power and control. In this instance, Percy is a man who abuses his power and treats others very poorly. We also see problems of the correction system revealed and its inadequacies at best in the prosecution and treatment of criminals. Perhaps the most disheartening scene is when Percy, with hate and malice, chooses not to wet the sponge placed on John Coffey’s head at the time of his execution. Here it's interesting to note the irony that a man capable of healing others could not save himself from his own death. I still go back to my original viewpoint that perhaps the ending is less important as much as it was what this man chose to do with the time he was given on Earth. In spite of what happened to him, John Coffey chose to heal others like a more modern African-American version of Jesus Christ. I am left with examining my own heart and its motives. What will I do with the time that remains? Will I heal others or will I use it for evil?

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries and mental health struggles. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries and mental health struggles. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge! Philately is the study of stamps. We only come to know the value of something when we study it with an eye of appreciation. Will you merely collect or will you become a part of the story?

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. My service to my country led me to develop my disabilities, including post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In the beginning, I thought these disabilities were my death sentence when in fact they became my greatest hope and gift or contribution to my fellow veterans and my country. I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. My strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. May I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly."

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. I carried tremendous pain for the lives of those whom I could not save. After my separation from the military, I lost hope and a will to live. Coming from a family history of addiction and being prescribed copious amounts of pain medications related to my injuries, I went on a death spiral. The AA book states it well – addiction leads to jails, institutions, and death. This was true for me at my worst. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! You see – my victory is not for me. It is for my brothers and sisters in arms. We each have come home with our own stories, and many of us have lost very valuable things. The antidote to death is found in hope. The will to live is bred from hope. Hope does not ask how. Hope simply needs to be reminded of the why! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. Goals rooted in Hope and a will to live! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! You see – my victory is not for me. It is for my brothers and sisters in arms. We each have come home with our own stories, and many of us have lost very valuable things. The one thing that the enemy or war cannot take from us is the will to live, and that will is bred from hope. Hope does not ask how. It simply needs to be reminded of why. As my boots landed on ground in Iraq as the female senior medic in charge of mostly men, I did not stop to look around, to gauge what others thought of the situation, nor did I hide in a bunker. I am the one who ran into bombs and blasts, because I believed that every one of my men deserved to make it back home. Today, I carry the torch not only for other veterans but for my sons, my family lineage. My oldest son wants to attend the same university that I will be eventually earning my master’s degree from, as he then steps on to become a Navy Seal. Ask not what your country can do for you but rather what you can do for your country. For me, I have been given the privilege and honor to walk alongside some of the greats, and as I strive towards excellence, I set an example for my sons to follow. I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. This requires me to have current science courses within the last five years, which I am retaking during the Spring and Summer semesters of 2024. In August of 2024, I am committed to beginning the Dietetic undergraduate program at K-State University. My application has already been submitted. In February 2025, I will qualify to apply to the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, I will enter the Master of Science in Dietetics with the required 1,000 hours of clinical supervised internship. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. I am convinced that our society has been grappling with treatable, reversible, and preventable diseases. As I sat through a recent Pathophysiology course, the outlook among students was grim. Common responses to discussion questions went something like this – prescribe pills, hospitalize, and support the family members upon the death of a patient. Ladies and gentlemen, we cannot lose hope. What does hope mean? It means I have walked through the darkness and made it to the other side. Yet, what is a man if he/she does not return for the others? An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive for excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness; rather, optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. Receiving this scholarship would make all the difference in my ability to complete my educational and career goals. I am a single mother of two teenage sons, and over the years I not only have done a lot of good, but I have also made my fair share of mistakes. I have been working the Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University program for about two years now, and I have paid off more than $140,000 worth of debt. Dave Ramsey teaches us to live debt-free, and this includes attending school without incurring more debt. It is my strongest desire to model this to my sons as I work part-time, attend school full-time, and do my best to achieve success in all areas of my life by being debt-free. No one in my family has accomplished this goal, and I have never lived a day in my life knowing what it means to live without owing someone something. I intend to work hard to find out what that will be like for me and to change my family tree! Maya Angelou said it well, “We must go through many defeats yet not be defeated.” I refuse to quit or give up on my dreams, and I also choose to seek them for the betterment of others. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. After sustaining injuries both physical and invisible, I traveled down a long, dark road of addiction. A path I honestly never thought I'd be able to turn from. Today, I celebrate 969 days of recovery, and I have come to cherish the process of my recovery. What does recovery mean to me? Recently, I read Just for Today devotional, and it stated we learn to carry the message not the addict. Recovery means, one day at a time, I am learning to carry myself. Recovery is an inside job, and it's most precious gifts are the character that I get to instill in myself with every better decision I choose to make. Today, I have goals and dreams that are coming closer into my field of vision, my reality. I am living in a safe home, where I NEVER have to wake and wonder how I have destroyed my life. I no longer have to fight being sick. I am actively involved in my children's lives, and I am pursuing my educational and career goals. I am learning to fall in love with myself and develop friendships. I am striving to be debt free, and I volunteer often within my community. I get the opportunity to compete in races, write, ride a mountain bike, and learn to cook healthy nourishing foods. The roses along my journey!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible, including multiple traumatic brain injuries. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. I carried tremendous pain for the lives of those whom I could not save. After my separation from the military, I lost hope and a will to live. Coming from a family history of addiction and being prescribed copious amounts of pain medications related to my injuries, I went on a death spiral. The AA book states it well – addiction leads to jails, institutions, and death. This was true for me at my worst. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! You see – my victory is not for me. It is for my brothers and sisters in arms. We each have come home with our own stories, and many of us have lost very valuable things. The antidote to death is found in hope. The will to live is bred from hope. Hope does not ask how. Hope simply needs to be reminded of the why! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. Goals rooted in Hope and a will to live! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. I am working to pay for my schooling, and I am also a single parent who is digging herself out of the grave of addiction. I have three years of sobriety. I am close to being debt-free, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to complete schooling debt-free so that I can give life back to others. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My mother's name is Rebecca Sanders, and she was a school teacher for more than 20 years. As a single parent, my mother taught me to never give up on my dreams and to try just one more time. We were a poor family, and we moved around a lot. However, I never saw my mother break under the pressures of life. She always did her best to provide for me and support my goals and dreams. One way in which my mother made a huge impact on my life was by encouraging me to apply for an academic magnet program while I was in middle school. I lived in the inner city, and my mom struggled to make ends meet. I have always been gifted with the talent of learning, conducting research, writing papers, and excelling in my school work. While the other kids may be goofing off or playing sports, I could be found in the library in middle school typing away as I became eager to solve the world's problems. My mother instilled in me the values of courage, bravery, and a tenacity to do things others could not or would not. As a result, I would like to tell you a little bit about who I am today. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. After I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to experience the pain of loss of loved ones, so I began reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape and eating well. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I am an older student and a single parent, working hard to establish a new career path. Financially, I am making a lot of sacrifices, but I believe these are important and teach my teenage sons a greater lesson – 1) that it’s important to chase after our dreams 2) hard work matters 3) selfless service. Receiving a scholarship would mean my ability to not only complete my educational and career goals but also ensure I am meeting all of my other responsibilities as a parent. It models to my sons that anything is possible, and they too can achieve their dreams. I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape and eating well. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I am an older student and a single parent working hard to establish a new career path. Financially, I am making a lot of sacrifices, but I believe these are important and teach my teenage sons a greater lesson – 1) that it’s important to chase after our dreams 2) hard work matters 3) selfless service. Receiving a scholarship would mean my ability to not only complete my educational and career goals but also ensure I am meeting all of my other responsibilities as a parent. It models to my sons that anything is possible, and they too can achieve their dreams. I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In December I received my first degree in general studies, and I am committed to not merely surviving the war but thriving, while also showing other veterans that it's possible! I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, my brothers and sisters in arms, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially military personnel, veterans, and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. As a single mother of two teenage boys, I have the privilege of setting an example for them. This journey allows me to showcase to my sons the values of hard work, of never giving up one's dreams, and the commitment and effort that helps a person stand out above the rest. In challenging myself and completing my goals, I am opening the doors for my sons to fulfill their dreams. It's possible! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos today. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others and above all to set an example to my sons. Great leaders do not tell you what to do; they lead by example. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. After returning home, I was injured spiritually, mentally, and physically. This time "Doc" needed saving as I went through one of the darkest decades of my life. Towards the end of my death spiral, I was suicidal and addicted to drugs, trying in vain to ease the bullet wounds that shattered my heart. It was in this dark place that I began to learn I struggled with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. This began my journey towards healing. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially veterans.

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades, veterans and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. As a single mother of two teenage boys, I have the privilege of setting an example for them. This journey allows me to showcase to my sons the values of hard work, of never giving up one's dreams, and the commitment and effort that helps a person stand out above the rest. In challenging myself and completing my goals, I am opening the doors for my sons to fulfill their dreams. It's possible! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos today. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others and above all to set an example to my sons. Great leaders do not tell you what to do; they lead by example. Take Charge!

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving." - MLK My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army female combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. My wounds bled all over myself and others. In my journey of healing, redemption, and growth I have been blessed with meeting some truly amazing women who have encouraged me to break past my barriers. More than four years ago, I was assigned a visiting nurse named Stacey. She listened to my story, walking alongside me through some of my darkest fights, and she believed in me before I could believe in myself. Her unconditional love and faithful service began to create a change in my heart, giving me the courage to get sober and learn to crawl and then walk through this life again. I also met another wise woman who taught me to never worry about the branch of the tree breaking for I knew I could be supported by my own wings. She too walked alongside me through some of the most challenging phases of my development as I learned to trust myself and to hope again for a brighter future. Dorothy raised funds for me to be able to see my children, and this sparked a desire in me to continue to improve myself so that I can one day be reunited with them. Not very many organizations serve female combat veterans, yet Dorothy’s organization, Their Voice of Hope, strives to empower women to heal, recover, and move forward with purpose. Finally, I would like to discuss another older woman, Caroll. She was there when I first got sober and stayed by my side through the early stages of my recovery. Caroll also displayed unconditional love as she encouraged me to fight for what I believe in. She was able to witness me learn how to run again. It deeply warmed my heart this past Saturday as she came to watch my second 5k race this year. When I crossed the finish line, I gained something more than a shiny medal. I gained strength, endurance, and a greater sense of self. I am a survivor of childhood abuse and intimate partner violence, but truth be told I have made my fair share of mistakes along the way. What each of these women taught me was that I never should give up. I can always improve myself, and I am worthy of my own love, respect, and belief. Today, I am here to take what these beautiful women have given me and commit to giving back to my community. As I have aged with wisdom, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. My strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. As a single mother of two teenage boys, I have the privilege of setting an example for them. This journey allows me to showcase to my sons the values of hard work, of never giving up one's dreams, and the commitment and effort that helps a person stand out above the rest. In challenging myself and completing my goals, I am opening the doors for my sons to fulfill their dreams. It's possible! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos today. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others and above all to set an example to my sons. Great leaders do not tell you what to do; they lead by example. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. As a single mother of two teenage boys, I have the privilege of setting an example for them. This journey allows me to showcase to my sons the values of hard work, of never giving up one's dreams, and the commitment and effort that helps a person stand out above the rest. In challenging myself and completing my goals, I am opening the doors for my sons to fulfill their dreams. It's possible! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos today. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others and above all to set an example to my sons. Great leaders do not tell you what to do; they lead by example. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. I am an older learner who struggles with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress (PTS) from combat. A wide variety of tools have helped me to continue my academic studies successfully as I strive to push past my limitations. Today, I am grateful for noise-canceling headphones and the ability of most digital textbooks to read aloud the content I am studying. I am also appreciative of Grammarly, a software that has inspired me to write well as I learn how to re-formulate sentences and properly use grammar all over again. I am thankful for Glean, a productivity app that serves as a tool to help me take better notes. I also use the Focus Matrix and Be Focused apps, which allow me to use the Eisenhower and Pomodoro techniques. Finally, digital music and apps such as Pep Talk and Apple Music help me to focus on my education, enhance my mindset, and stay focused on my goals. I choose to move beyond past limitations into freedom. I am now becoming all that I am created to be, and I appreciate the innovators and content creators who have helped make this possible for me through a wide range of tools and services.

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. As a single mother of two teenage boys, I have the privilege of setting an example for them. This journey allows me to showcase to my sons the values of hard work, of never giving up one's dreams, and the commitment and effort that helps a person stand out above the rest. In challenging myself and completing my goals, I am opening the doors for my sons to fulfill their dreams. It's possible! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos today. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others and above all to set an example to my sons. Great leaders do not tell you what to do; they lead by example. Take Charge!

Sports and nutrition have made a radical difference in my life from a young age. As a high school student, I was active in volleyball, softball, and track & field. I did not grow up in the best neighborhood nor did I have the best home life. For me, running became an outlet, something I could control. As I have aged and am determined to improve myself and re-enter the workforce with the completion of higher education, sports and nutrition have still made a meaningful impact on my life. My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served on the front lines in Iraq during combat operations. After returning home from the war, I sustained injuries both physical and invisible. My wounds bled all over myself and others. The one thing that saved my life was what I could control, getting myself back into shape, eating well, and participating in the things I have always loved. In the beginning, my mind attempted to convince me that my injuries would limit me from ever being able to participate in sports and recreation again. My abdominal wall muscles have completely torn open, being held together now by mesh and permanent sutures. I received two compression disc fractures to my thoracic spine. But, the worst injury was to my ego. I believed I could never run again. And, so the eagle who once flew, now had wings injured and sore. My flying slowed to a run that slowed to a walk. Until one day I was crawling through life, hopeless and on the verge of lifelessness. Running has taught me how to strengthen my mindset. It was ugly in the beginning, and the fat did not want to easily be removed from my body. But, through the blood, sweat, and tears, I have gone from crawling to walking, from walking to now running as I crossed the finish line of my second 5k race today. I am scheduled to run the Marine Corps. Marathon in October of 2024 where I will honor the more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers’ lives I was able to save as well as pay respects to the 36 for whom I could not save but believe fly alongside me in spirit. Running gave me back my life, my fight, and my commitment to become a registered and licensed dietitian. I have lost more than 50 pounds, and I am committed to achieving excellence. Every finish line I cross is living proof, breathing hope that anyone can choose to live. It’s also a choice to die. What will you choose?

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former U.S. Army combat medic who served on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. As a single mother of two teenage boys, I have the privilege of setting an example for them. This journey allows me to showcase to my sons the value of hard work, of never giving up one's dreams, and the commitment and effort that helps a person stand out above the rest. In challenging myself and completing my goals, I am opening the doors for my sons to fulfill their dreams. It's possible! An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am committed to my Army values and warrior ethos today. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others and above all to set an example to my sons. Great leaders do not tell you what to do; they lead by example. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades, veterans and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly." I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are - 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades, veterans and their family members in need of nutritional training. Take Charge!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly."

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former female combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. An old dream began stirring within my soul. This time the dream transformed - "Though many things have once broken my heart, this only fixed my vision more clearly."

My name is Amanda Dove, and I would like to share with you my story of faith. I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Despite being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of the loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. After returning home, I was injured both spiritually, mentally, and physically. This time "Doc" needed saving as I went through one of the darkest decades of my life. Towards the end of my death spiral, I was suicidal and addicted to drugs, trying in vain to ease the bullet wounds that shattered my heart. It was in this dark place that I began to pray. I prayed angry some days, and some days I prayed with tears and groaning's. I locked myself in my apartment to detox alone, yet what I learned is that a Divine Source of Love would never leave nor forsake me. This began my journey to prayer, to healing, and to now 2 years and 7 months of sobriety. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society.

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. In spite of being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. During my fifteen month deployment as a senior medic in Kirkuk, Iraq, I received several injuries, which have led to the diagnosis of me being permanently and totally disabled due to PTS and traumatic brain injuries. I struggled once exiting the military, wondering how I would serve and still be able to give back to my community in a meaningful way. Was I really just a broken war hero? Then, my life changed as I, doc, the medic learned how to save herself through nutrition, the gut-brain connection, and other wellness practices. This changed everything for me! As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. More importantly, I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades or veterans who are in need of nutritional training. As a medic I took an oath to cause no harm, and these are words I eat, sleep, live, breathe, and am willing to live for. While it will not be easy, I commit to educating clients in proper nutrition, grocery shopping, reading the food labels, meal prepping, and meal planning. Rather than giving a man a fish so that he may eat tonight, I believe it is far better to teach him how to fish so that he/she may eat and eat well for a lifetime.

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. In spite of being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. More importantly, I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades or veterans who are in need of nutritional training. As a medic I took an oath to cause no harm, and these are words I eat, sleep, live, breathe, and am willing to live for. While it will not be easy, I commit to educating clients in proper nutrition, grocery shopping, reading the food labels, meal prepping, and meal planning. Rather than giving a man a fish so that he may eat tonight, I believe it is far better to teach him how to fish so that he/she may eat and eat well for a lifetime.

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. In spite of being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. More importantly, I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades or veterans who are in need of nutritional training. As a medic I took an oath to cause no harm, and these are words I eat, sleep, live, breathe, and am willing to live for. While it will not be easy, I commit to educating clients in proper nutrition, grocery shopping, reading the food labels, meal prepping, and meal planning. Rather than giving a man a fish so that he may eat tonight, I believe it is far better to teach him how to fish so that he/she may eat and eat well for a lifetime.

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. In spite of being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. More importantly, I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades or veterans who are in need of nutritional training. As a medic I took an oath to cause no harm, and these are words I eat, sleep, breathe, and am willing to live for. No more veteran suicide as we rise! While it will not be easy, I commit to educating clients in proper nutrition, grocery shopping, reading the food labels, meal prepping, and meal planning. Rather than giving a man a fish so that he may eat tonight, I believe it is far better to teach him how to fish so that he/she may eat and eat well for a lifetime.

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. In spite of being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. More importantly, I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades or veterans who are in need of nutritional training. As a single parent of two teenage sons, I plan to attend the same university my sons want to attend for their degrees. We have created individual and collective S.M.A.R.T. goals. I believe that my sons are watching me complete college, work to be debt free, and build my best life with them. It has been a privilege and honor to create vision boards together. A great leader does not tell you what to do but rather chooses to lead by example. Every step I take is paving the way for my sons to succeed!

My name is Amanda Dove, and I am a former combat medic who served in the United States Army and on the front lines during combat operations in Iraq. I have been passionate about health and well-being from a young age. My grandfather, Thomas L. Tyson, also served as a military policeman at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. In spite of being run over by a German tank, I lost my grandfather at the young age of 11 due to preventable diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. My father, a Vietnam war veteran, was absent from life, and when I lost my grandfather, I did not want anyone else to ever have to experience the pain of loss of loved ones. This led me to begin reading medical encyclopedias. I worked tirelessly to be admitted to an academic magnet program for high school with a desire to become a doctor by getting into a prestigious school. As a junior sitting in art class, I still remember the day we sat as a class to watch the terrorist attacks of 09/11 in 2001. Coming from a long line of men who served on the front lines in every war up to this point in America's history, I knew two things: 1) We as a nation were going to war. 2) I needed to enlist as a combat medic to begin saving lives on the battlefield right away. As I have aged with wisdom through my multitude of lived experiences, I have grown to understand that disease prevention is a far better process than disease management. My life's goal is to complete academic studies that will allow me to become a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist. In passing the board exam, my strongest desire is to empower clients to change their lives through active participation in making healthier food and daily movement choices. As a combat medic, I had the privilege of saving more than 200 traumatically injured soldiers during combat operations as the senior medic. While this was a noble accomplishment, may I strive forward in excellence by empowering thousands to learn to save their own lives through whole foods that heal the body! In doing so, the American healthcare system will no longer be reactive and flooded with sickness but rather optimal health and wellness become daily goals we pursue in society. More importantly, I know many veterans, brothers and sisters in arms who fought alongside me, who struggle with such conditions as mental health, diabetes, heart disease, poor stress management, etc. I am still committed to my Army values and warrior ethos to this day. My warrior ethos are 1. I will always place the mission first. 2. I will never accept defeat. 3. I will never quit. and 4. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I have a moral duty and obligation to continue my education for the betterment of others, especially my fallen comrades or veterans who are in need of nutritional training. As a medic I took an oath to cause no harm, and these are words I eat, sleep, live, breathe, and am willing to live for. While it will not be easy, I commit to educating clients in proper nutrition, grocery shopping, reading the food labels, meal prepping, and meal planning. Rather than giving a man a fish so that he may eat tonight, I believe it is far better to teach him how to fish so that he/she may eat and eat well for a lifetime.