EVERYTHING IS BETTER
IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

My name is Jenna Lacroix, I served in the United States Marine Corps from 2017-2020. My Mos is 3531 Motor Transport Operator. After the Marine Corps I became a pastry chef and ran my in-home baking business. I love the outdoors and gardening when I am not baking. I am grateful to be part of this non-profit and hoping to inspire the younger generation of female veterans to join and to be part of this small community. 

My name is Daniel Jordan. I served in the United States Air Force from 2017 to 2021 on active duty. Then Air Force Reserves from 2021 to 2022.  After my duty I returned home to Maine to finish my college degree at USM. I am studying Wildlife Ecology and Environmental Science Degree. I enjoy all the state of Maine has to offer in outdoor recreation. I love the  mountains and ocean for all of the diversity it has to offer me in Maine. I am honored to be part of this nonprofit. I have a personal meaning for the strong mother who raised me. She is the Founder and President Nichole Jordan. After her military injuries and lung cancer survival this nonprofit gave new meaning to her life. As a Military child and then serving myself to follow in honoring our service members for many years to come. I truly am honored to serve alongside this living legacy that  Nichole has built to make sure it is here for decades to come for more Women Veterans to come. Honoring my mother and a woman with a true heart of gold that asks for nothing in return.

I was a Musician in the 195th Army band for a total of about 18 years. Highlights include parades and concerts throughout Maine, New Orleans in the Mardi Gras parade. Puerto Rico on a refueling mission and giving concerts all over the island.

I left the band to pursue opportunities in the Maine Army National Guard & I returned in a command position for my final few years. 

My time outside of the band included: 

*286th Supply & Serv Btn,. Ration breakdown NCOIC 

*121St PAD Public affairs detachment,temporary assignment to Germany as a photojournalist for REFORGER 

*Desert Storm: I was a weapons trainer, never deployed but refresher trained a lot of our troops 

*Maine Equal Opportunity Advisor, trainer 

*Maine Military Academy NCOES instructor, OCS TAC trainer, master fitness trainer, course manager 

*Directorate Operations, Weapons EST 

*Maine State select Honor guard

I retired after 31 years :)

I served in the US Army, 1988-1990 at Ft Drum, NY in the 10th Mountain Division. My MOS was 76P M10- Material Control and Accounting Specialist. After my time served, I went on to work in the accounting field. Where I also earned my BS in Accounting/Finance. I have 30+ yrs. working in that field. I raised 2 beautiful daughters and have a granddaughter.

Currently, I spend my time with my family as much as possible. I like the outdoors, kayaking, games, camping, crafts and a lot of other things. I am continually trying new things to explore new interests. It is wonderful to be part of this nonprofit to meet new people and fellow veterans. To have fun overall!