Chicago’s Army Vet Continues Her Mission: Heart, Humor And Service

Chicago, IL — From their time in uniform to their everyday contributions in our neighborhoods, veterans embody service in so many forms. Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to share stories of veterans making a difference in the places we call home.

This story was submitted by Keyanna Williams, who nominated Tara Booker of Chicago, a U.S. Army E-4 corporal. To share your own message of gratitude, click here to answer a few questions and we'll take it from there.

Tell us about the veteran's service.

Booker served in Fort Sheridan and did her basic training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. She went to New Jersey, spent time in Germany, then Kuwait, COB Spicher, Iraq. Booker, from Chicago, Illinois/Robbins, wanted a different lifestyle from what was presented in front of her, and her older sister was already in the Army doing amazing and she wanted the same for herself. Booker’s most memorable experience was meeting people of all different walks of life and making new family members — brothers and sisters. In the world today, Booker gives out and spreads love, peace, and happiness!

How do you know the veteran?

I know her because she is my best friend Mary Anthony’s little sister.

What makes the veteran someone your community should know about?

Booker is so dope! Smart, kind, caring, thoughtful, hilarious, considerate. She puts others before herself — simply a beautiful person/soul inside and out!

What three words best describe the veteran?

Smart, hilarious, kindhearted.

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