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1994 Enlisted in U . S . Army during summers at WVU
1998 Graduated from WVU as a Distinguished Military Graduate and commissioned as an engineer officer
1999 Stationed in Fort Hood , TX as platoon leader and deployed to Montana to fight forest fires
2001 Married husband , Ken , and promoted to First Lieutenant
2002 Stationed at Fort Leonard Wood , MO and earned master ’ s degree at University of Missouri
2003 Stationed in Fort Bragg in response to September 11th attacks and promoted to captain
2004 First Iraq deployment
2006 Second Iraq deployment , named first woman engineer company commander and first woman brigade engineer
2008 Daughter , Arabella , was born ; promoted to Major and selected as a congressional fellow
2010 Son , Cole , was born
2012 Left the active Army and joined Senator Manchin ’ s D . C . staff
2014 Moved to Charleston , WV , and became state director for Senator Manchin
2023 Graduated from Wake Forest University with a master ’ s degree
“ I have lived around the world and traveled extensively , and there is no better place to live and work than in our state .”
missions . They all returned home alive and earned the Itschner Award in 2006 .
“ I thought that meant I had to run faster and do all things more intensely than those I served with ,” Boggs says . “ As I grew into my leadership style , I held high standards for myself . I replaced being competitive with being collaborative as I grew more comfortable .”
As a result of this , she went on to receive various military awards , including the Bronze Star , Combat Action Badge , Senior Jumpmaster Badge and the George C . Marshall Leadership award .
Boggs treasured her time in the military , but in 2011 a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Washington , D . C ., which helped solidify her choice to leave as she ran through the streets to get to her children . Her husband was deployed at the time , and that evening she also had to depart for the Middle East , leaving her kids behind .
“ My decision to leave the military was rock solid because I wanted to be there every day for my children ,” says Boggs . “ It took an earthquake to shake me to my core and show me that leaving a career I loved was the right choice .”
Since leaving , Boggs has worked on behalf of West Virginians as the state director on Manchin ’ s team where she plays a major role in developing legislation , promoting economic opportunities for the state and delivering constituent services . While Boggs deeply values her time working alongside Manchin , there will be a big change in the coming months .
“ My tenure with Senator Manchin will come to a close later this year because his Senate term is ending ,” Boggs says . “ I was approached to consider the position of president and CEO of the Charleston Area Alliance and am excited about the opportunity . This position will allow me to focus my professional efforts in the Charleston area , which is poised for significant growth and development .”
Boggs ’ dedication to both the nation and state is evident , and her commitment to the community is inspiring . She is actively immersed in her children ’ s schools along with the Capital City Striders . Boggs is heavily involved in veteran organizations , like the Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes . Her current position allows her to be active in many programs across the state and spearhead projects like the job fair program .
She is a member of the American Legion , Veterans of Foreign Wars , Military Officer Association of America , Disabled American Veterans , National Military Family Association , 82nd Airborne Division Association , American Counseling Association , Chi Omega Counseling Honor Society and board member at Yeager Airport and Charleston Catholic High School . She holds master ’ s degrees from the University of Missouri and Wake Forest University , which help her in her career .
“ I have lived around the world and traveled extensively , and there is no better place to live and work than in our state ,” says Boggs . “ Our people are hardworking , friendly and resourceful ; our landscape is beautiful ; and our heritage stems from the patriotic ideals that make us all proud to be Americans .”
Generous , humble and leader are words that only begin to describe Boggs , a West Virginian and hero . •
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