“You didn’t necessarily want to be one of the guys, but you definitely didn’t want to stand out.” (Video interview, 20:10)

Andree Monique Hampton Sutton

Andree Sutton, Uncasville, Connecticut [6/17/2010] War: Cold War; Persian Gulf War Era, 1990-2001 Branch: Air Force Service Location: Lowry Air Force Base and Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado; Vandenberg Air Force Base, George Air Force Base, March Air Reserve Base, and Norton Air Force Base, California; Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina; McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey Rank: Chief Master Sergeant

After attending an all-girls Catholic High School, life in the male-dominated Air Force came as a bit of a shock to Chief Master Sergeant Andree Sutton. Enlisting in 1979, she worked first in electronics repair, and often found herself to be the only woman in the shop. Transitioning to recruiting, she discovered a passion and talent for helping others find their niche in life, and was named Air Force Recruiter of the Year in 1984. Post-service, she earned a Master’s degree in counseling, and carved out a new role for herself as a vocational rehab counselor, assisting veterans in making the transition from military to civilian life.