About
SSG Vanessa Vance is a dedicated military professional, devoted wife and proud mother of four boys. SSG Vance enlisted in 2012 serving as a Motor Transport Operator with 426BSB, 1BCT, 101st ABN DIV. After her initial contract, SSG Vance transitioned to the Illinois Army National Guard with the 1744th TC, 1144th TC BN, 108th SB serving in various support missions throughout the country.
In 2017, SSG Vance was selected for a full-time training position with the 1744th TC where she was responsible for almost 180 Soldiers. Shortly after, she was selected as a Recruiting and Retention NCO and transitioned to the Indiana Army National Guard in the summer of 2019. In August of 2024, SSG Vance transitioned to the Kentucky Army National Guard to continue her service in Recruiting and Retention.
CIVILIAN EDUCATION: BS in Business Intelligence from DeVry University
MILITARY EDUCATION: ARNG Non-Career Recruiter, Motor Transport Advanced Leaders Course, Rappel Master, Basic Leader Course, Drivers Training, Pashto AFPAK, Air Assault
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal 2OLC, Army Good Conduct Medal 1OLC, National Defense Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon 1OLC, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Driver Mechanic Badge, Driver Wheeled Vehicle Badge, Air Assault Badge