WDVA Announces the 2023 Women Veteran of the Year Kerry McAllen, US Army

Congratulations to Kerry McAllen US Army (Retired) for being named the 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year.

Kerry McAllen, CSM (USA Retired), began her military career when she enlisted in 1990. Kerry served 2.5 years of active duty in Wiesbaden, Germany, as a light-wheeled vehicle mechanic. After she returned to the United States, she joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard.

She served another ten years as a Track Vehicle Repairer, Automated Logistical Specialist, and Wheeled Vehicle repairer. During that time, she also earned the Additional Skill Identifier Master Fitness Trainer distinction. While serving in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, Kerry obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, Radio, Television, and Film in 1999.

In 1999, Kerry started working alongside her father to grow their family Commercial Real Estate business, McAllen Properties. She transferred to the Army Reserves in 2004. As a member of the Army Reserves, Kerry served two overseas combat deployment tours. During her first deployment to Kuwait in 2004, she was a Direct Support Mechanic, Tool Room custodian, Recovery Specialist, and Maintenance Support Team Leader.

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