05/29/2026
Introducing our HERO of the week.....Kassy Strickland! She enlisted in the Navy directly after graduation from Fulton High School. She attended boot camp in Chicago area before having her first duty location in Okinawa, Japan. She returned state side to Lemoore, CA before deciding to get her Nursing degree at Missouri State University. She continued her career as an officer which included locations of Beaufort, SC, Kansas City, MO (she was recognized as the officer recruiter of the year), Portsmouth, VA, and Pensacola FL before finishing her career back in Japan being stationed in Iwakuni. She served for 22 years and earned a Masters Degree in Public Health in addition to her Nursing degree. She is a wonderful wife, parent to 3 great kids Mady 22, Austin 15 and Savannah 12 and a couple of doodles. Kassy is currently working at the VA in Springfield, MO serving the veteran community. Strong Christian woman who is beautiful inside and out. Thank you for your service!