Veteran Spotlight: Stacy Fisher, Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Technician

Stacy Fisher, Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Technician

I joined the U.S. Air Force to enhance my job skills and for money for college. I was a Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Technician Job and was stationed in Colorado, North Dakota, and Germany.

The military built my self-confidence, gave me the structure and discipline that I lacked as a young woman, and taught me so many life skills and job skills. My military experience fostered patriotism and love of country that most cannot understand unless you have personally sacrificed for it.

I’ve always had a love of the law, but my military experience convinced me that I was intelligent and capable enough to pursue a career in the law.

I won every award available to one of my rank. I excelled at a level I did not know I was capable of. I had several officers and non-commissioned officers who took an interest in me and their influence will always be a part of me. But what I’m most proud of are the lifelong friendships that I am blessed with because of my time in the military.

I am still in touch with many of my military friends and their families – we are all one big family.

How did your military service shape your view of leadership and teamwork?

Working hard with others towards a common goal for the good of country and humanity was an incredible experience. Learning to work and get along with all kinds of  personalities from all over the world will benefit me for my entire life, and hopefully everyone I work with.

The best leaders lead by example. Work with your people as a team instead of barking orders from on high, and you’ll get better results.

How can we better support veterans?

Every veteran sacrificed a lot (civilians will never understand how much). Try to understand that many veterans have PTSD to varying degrees or other issues from their time serving this country. A little consideration goes a long way.