Alotha Mayes poses during a video interview detailing her military experience during the 2026 Women Veterans Day observance at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System in Nashville, Tenn., June 16. Alotha Mayes joined the Army in 1984. What began as an opportunity to build a future became a career spanning more than 15 years of service. She served as a human resource specialist and eventually a drill sergeant all while balancing the demands of Army life with the realities of being a mother. The experience reinforced what Mayes values most about military service: the opportunity to influence and uplift others. Today, she sees similarities between mentoring young soldiers and supporting fellow Veterans. (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs photo by Bailey Breving)
| Date Taken: | 06.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2026 10:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9798718 |
| VIRIN: | 260612-O-BB123-3864 |
| Resolution: | 2048x1152 |
| Size: | 482.98 KB |
| Location: | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, US |
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