Faith R. Hinkley
Military Branch: Army; Rank: SGT
Summary:
She was an Army specialist in the highly secretive field of gathering human intelligence
She was assigned to the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash and was promoted posthumously to sergeant from specialist, according to the public affairs office at Lewis-McChord. She actually had passed the promotion board just days prior to the insurgent attack, so was technically already a Sergeant.
Life Achievements/ Recognitions:
Received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon, Purple Heart, Bronze Star
She was a former high school cheerleader described by her grandmother as sweet and gentle. Also a member of the champion state marching band as well as past Worthy Advisor for Rainbow Girls (as well as a state officer for Rainbow).
A 2006 graduate of Monte Vista High School, attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs for a year before she enlisted.