meet the team

AIR FORCE

Kirst – Co-founder; Air Force WAF

Kirst is a born and raised Iowan (Go Hawks) turned WAF when she met her husband during his pilot training back in 2014 through a childhood friend and his girlfriend (who happened to be her college roommate). She’s competitive, loyal to a fault, and always down for good food and a delicious glass of wine! When she’s not chasing around her two kids (Carmen + Gaetano), you’ll find her reading, trying new recipes with her husband, or spending time with family or friends. This community was something Kirst says she prayed for as a new military girlfriend on those nights when loneliness and confusion really set in. Since choosing to embrace the lifestyle and the incredible people that come with it, she has witnessed a deep-rooted change in herself that makes her a more dynamic person in any of her acting roles as wife, mommy, daughter, sister, and friend!

Jen – Co-founder; Air Force WAF

Jen never dreamed of marrying into the military. She had her life perfectly planned out on how she was going to be a successful female in the business world in her hometown in Arkansas. That all changed when she started dating her husband back in 2013. Her life is now bigger, more dynamic, and more full of adventure than she could ever have imagined! After getting married at 21 and learning that her life was not over, in fact, it was just getting started, she set out to encourage and empower other military spouses to find fulfillment in where they are planted! She currently lives in Anchorage, Alaska with her husband, 2 little girls (Ava + Maisie), and goofy Old English Sheepdog, Wallace. She is a girls girl, major extrovert, and recently converted adventure gal who is constantly trying to find the balance between life as a wife, mom, friend, daughter, and entrepreneur!

ARMY

Corrie – Army Lead Contributor

Corrie and her husband have been married for eight years and an Army family for the past five years. They have two active boys and love finding the best hiking trails and brunch spots wherever they are! Corrie loves working out, drinking coffee, and building community – she’s passionate about sharing ways to embrace military life where ever it takes you. Whether it be the discounts, the places, or simply the shared experiences that build friendships, she believes there’s always a way to embrace this life with joy! 

Ashley – Army Community Coordinator

Ashley has been a WAF for a little over a year. Her husband is in the Army and they are currently stationed at Fort Jackson, SC. They have a 5-month-old baby boy who is so sweet and happy! She loves to spend time with family and friends, go on walks, play cards and board games, and watch Friends. She’s so excited to be a part of this team and community!

COAST GUARD

Danica – Coast Guard Community Coordinator

Danica has been a USCG WAF for 9 years! She never imagined marrying someone in the military, but is loving the adventure! It’s not always easy, but she feels lucky to have made many good friends that have become like family along the way. She’s the current Ombudsman for her husband’s unit, and previously was an elementary school teacher for 10 years. She’s taught in 5 different states! She now stays at home with her son who will be 3 this summer. She loves to be creative and craft when she has time, and is an avid reader (she really loves historical fiction and Harry Potter)! She also enjoys working out using the SWEAT app. She’s learned about incorporating healthy habits into her life and loves to share that with others! She’s been following the WAF IG account since March 2020, and now is so excited to be a part of their team!

MARINE CORPS

Kaitlin – Marine Corps Lead Contributor

Kaitlin and her husband have been married for two years. While her husband has been in the Marine Corps for ten years, Kaitlin has also been involved, working for the Marine Corps for the past four years. They currently reside in sunny, Southern California. In their free time, they can be found catching some sun at the beach, finding new restaurants, or hanging on the couch rooting for the Dallas Cowboys! Though a newer military spouse, Kaitlin is also a military sister and daughter. She’s eager to foster community amongst other military spouses and find the positives within this crazy, beautiful life we all get to be part of!

Laura – Marine Corps Community Coordinator

Laura has been a WAF (better yet, GAF ) since her boyfriend commissioned with the United States Marine Corps in November 2020. Her home base (for now!) is in Missouri, while her boyfriend is stationed at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. She is a former middle school English teacher and now works full-time in commercial construction in the St. Louis area. When she’s not at work, she can usually be found traveling to and from the west coast, training for endurance events (running/triathlon), or relaxing with a book and her two cats. She’s thrilled to be part of this supportive community of WAFs!

NAVY

Haley – Navy Lead Contributor

Haley is one half of a dual-mil couple. Her husband is a pilot in the Navy, while she’s serving in the Air Force. She’s been a WAF for two years and grew up as a military brat. Some of her hobbies include traveling, hiking, and wine tasting… but you can usually find her hanging out at home with her German Shepherd, Tug.

Katie – Navy Lead Contributor

Katie is a former Air Force brat turned Navy spouse living in Jacksonville, FL. Having met her husband on a dating app (Hinge is great!) while he was in Naval Pilot Training in Pensacola, they have moved around Florida and made Navy life their own. Between workups, underways, and deployments, they have had quite the Navy ride in their first couple years of marriage, but still choose to see the good and growth from it all. From rich friendship forged by months apart, Katie has seen the beauty of community and is reminded of one’s inner strength. In the daytime (and evenings), Katie works as a Realtor, assisting military families navigating PCS season to find affordable and safe housing, both to and from NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, hot yoga, and traveling.

Maddie – Navy Community Coordinator

Maddie, a WAF of two and a half years, lives in Pensacola, Florida with her Student Naval Aviator boyfriend and their black lab, Bessie. Maddie has worked as a full-time labor and delivery nurse for the last three years in both Baltimore, Maryland and Pensacola, Florida.

Maddie is originally from Pennsylvania and loves being outside in the sunshine, taking care of her house plants, and practicing Pilates. As someone who did not grow up in the military lifestyle, this WAF community has become an invaluable part of her journey and she is thrilled to be part of this team!

SPACE FORCE

Casie – Space Force Lead Contributor 

Casie is a toddler mom, Space Force spouse, and thrives when she is active, connected to her community, and serving others. After working for thirteen years in education & the nonprofit sector as a teacher, national trainer, and strategy consultant, she recently paused her office-based career to spend more time with her family and pursue other interests.

As a lifelong athlete, she is passionate about all things relating to personal wellness. She currently serves as a health coach, designs and leads wellness workshops, and coordinates Financial Peace University at her current duty station.

She has been a military spouse for nearly ten years, proudly supporting her husband in the Air Force for the first seven years of their marriage and the Space Force for the past three. She is excited and honored to serve as the Space Force Lead Contributor for the Wives of the Armed Forces.

Chelsea – Space Force Community Coordinator

I’m Chelsea! I’ve been a WAF for 8 years and work full time as a Transition Specialist and Career Coach for a veteran nonprofit, primarily working with military spouses in assisting them with job search preparation and resume writing. We’ve lived in 3 states and have navigated deployments, TDYs, and various training events in my husband’s career, including his transfer to the Space Force in 2020. When I’m not working, we love to travel, hike, and take our 2 year old son on as many adventures as we can. I’ve been following the WAFs page since they started and am so excited to contribute!

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