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Melinda Mullin Committed, Compassionate,
Inspirational
by John Castro
and her family had the chance
to experience living abroad in
Europe and later settling just
down the road from Lubbock
in Levelland, while her dad was
stationed at Reese Air Force Base
(now Reese Technology Center).
As a child, Melinda dreamed
about soaring through the skies
in airplanes, all the while feeling
a call to pursue a career in
medicine. Her heart desired both
freedom and the opportunity to
make a difference in the lives of
others.
elinda Mullin
effortlessly embraced After spending several years
Mthe nomadic way of life in Lubbock, she felt ready to
that comes with being part of a explore the world and live life
military family. With her father on her own terms. As a young
serving in the Air Force, Melinda adult in 1999, she chose to join
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the Army, not only to serve
her country but also to embark
on a personal journey of self-
discovery. She knew it was time
to break free and embrace the
world in her very own way.
Serving over five years, Melinda
was able to meet new people
and gain valuable experiences
that inspired her to pursue
her dream of starting a family,
attending nursing school, and
making a positive impact in her
community.
Melinda's life has been a thrilling
and complex journey. Like many
resilient families, she had to
navigate the delicate balance of
pursuing her education while
also being a devoted parent.