Brenda Reed is a prominent figure and an important woman who contributes to the welfare and historical richness of our country. She is a national chairperson for the Disabled American Veterans Executive Committee, was the first woman to win the prestigious Soldier of the Year Award, and was one of the first female soldiers to serve in the United States Army. Her services to the military have paved the way for men and women who continue to perform award-winning duties as new recruits, active duty soldiers, and veterans.

Ms. Reed is recognized for her fine displays of honor, courage and patriotism, and the dedication she shows to her country. She currently seeks out women veterans and individuals on active duty, and informs them of the benefits they have earned by being a service member. Ms. Reed is pleased to lend a hand to these women because she understands that many of them do not recognize the fact that they are veterans, believing that they must have served in combat to be labeled as such. She employs her knowledge, patriotism and skills to offer them advice on how to proceed, and helps them file claims. In addition to her patriotic initiatives, Ms. Reed enjoys volunteering within her community. She also creates caps and gowns for premature babies, which she donates to a local veterans hospital.

Ms. Reed has earned numerous medals, ribbons and certificates for her accomplishments while serving on active duty. As a member of the Leadership Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Who’s Who Among American College Students and the National Dean’s List, she has proven to be an industrious character in many extramural capacities. She received two first-place medals for opera and folk singing during high school competitions that took place in Champagne, Ill. Following in the footsteps of a family member who served in the military, and acknowledging the fact that her brothers were physically unable to serve, Ms. Reed decided that it was her duty to carry on the family’s tradition. She became an expert on medical practices in the U.S. Army, and went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing, with a minor in criminal law, from the University of Alabama in 1997.

Brenda Reed was selected as a Cambridge Who’s Who® Lifetime Member in July 2010. Cambridge Who’s Who offers its members recognition and exposure of their accomplishments, credibility in their field, and networking opportunities to stimulate career growth. Ms. Reed was selected for the Cambridge Who’s Who Wiki because she is a historical figure who has made groundbreaking changes for women and patriots alike.