LTC Brande Newsome has over 27 years of military experience. She shares her insight as an African American female as a Line Officer in the military.

She started in the Army Reserve as 91B (Combat Medic).  She and her fellow soldiers assisted in setting up a field hospital in the Indian Reservation. She transitioned into the United States Air Force as a Mental Health Tech with the AFSC, 4C.  She juggled college life and Reserves as she continued to learn her leadership skills both in the military and in the Sorority. She draws strengths from her Mother who was a Social Worker as well and her Grand Mother who guided her when she was growing up. She is very thankful to these women who were both instrumental in her resiliency and love of service.

After she obtained her college degree, she went to Officer Training School as a  Commissioned officer. She transitioned as a 42S4 AFSC, Social Worker. She shares her skills as an African American female officer and draws on that perspective as she mentors other females in the military. 

She deployed in South West and East Asia. She continues to lead and shares her expertise in her many roles and responsibilities in the military,  Her skills as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker has landed her in many places. She recently helped cadets at the Air Force Academy and now currently works at the Pentagon. LTC Newsome wants to continue her advocacy and motivate others in excelling as a female in the military, 

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