LUCILLE PITTARD

ucille, an Army brat, was born into a military family.

Her story began at Ft Carson/Colorado Springs, CO, but a move to Ft Riley/ Junction City, KS at four helped shape her during those formative years. Lucille’s late mother was a Japanese war bride. It was watching her navigate life on the plains of Kansas that further laid the groundwork for her life’s path.

Lucille, a first generation college student, attended Kansas State University, holding a BS and MS in education. She began her teaching career in 1979 having taught in several states and Germany before retiring in 2013.

Lucille met her husband, Dana, at Ft Riley. Together, they lived and served in five states and spent ten years in three German cities. They recently celebrated 37 years of marriage, with 30 spent as an Army spouse. They’re parents to married sons, Taylor, 29, and Jordan, 27.

Lucille was active at every level of her husband’s military service, oftentimes serving in leadership roles, all while teaching and raising a family. Dana deployed several times while Lucille held down the home front. Lucille is the recipient of a host of military awards for her volunteerism during Dana’s career.

Currently retired, Lucille enjoys traveling every chance she gets from her home in Carmel, IN, oftentimes including girlfriends made during her time as a military spouse. She is a woman of faith and thanks God for His presence in her life.

A favorite quote is: “I am who I am because of the bridges I’ve crossed.” And there have been many bridges crossed!