Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a civil engineer, including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband’s military career.

She published her first book in 2019 titled "Women of the Military," sharing stories of 28 military women. She is also the host of the "Women of the Military" podcast that has shared the stories of military women with more than 200 episodes.

In September, her new book "A Girl’s Guide to Military Service: Selecting Your Specialty, Preparing for Success, Thriving in Military Life" was released and is available where books are sold.