Rachel Penwell
Rachel is from Louisiana, born and raised in Shreveport! She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for over 15 years. Rachel has been on spouse club boards since becoming a military spouse and loves the community and togetherness that it provides. For the last two years Rachel has served as the club's Charitable Treasurer.
Rachel Penwell
Rachel is from Louisiana, born and raised in Shreveport! She has been married to her husband, Kevin, for over 15 years. Rachel has been on spouse club boards since becoming a military spouse and loves the community and togetherness that it provides. For the last two years Rachel has served as the club's Charitable Treasurer. Rachel is also a very active member in the local community where she is part of many different organizations. She also serves as the Lead Key Spouse for the 2nd Munitions Squadron at Barksdale. In her spare time you can find Rachel on the soccer field or traveling with her children
Chessica Harville
Chessica is a native of North Mississippi, growing up in a small town she was able to learn the value of hard work, determination, and leadership. At 17 she founded the inaugural Habit for Humanity Golf Tournament raising $25k annually. In 2005 Chessica married her high school sweetheart Joshua Harville and beginning he
Chessica Harville
Chessica is a native of North Mississippi, growing up in a small town she was able to learn the value of hard work, determination, and leadership. At 17 she founded the inaugural Habit for Humanity Golf Tournament raising $25k annually. In 2005 Chessica married her high school sweetheart Joshua Harville and beginning her journey at Barksdale but she was no stranger to Louisianan as she is a graduate from LSUS. Chessica quickly found her way into the BAFB Key Spouse program, Community Renewal International and other local non-profits. Her involvement in those programs lead to her currently serving as a Barksdale Global Power Museum board member, and a member of the South Bossier Networking Group. When not working as a volunteer for the various organizations, Chessica is a top producing REATLOR in Shreveport/Bossier with 318 Real Estate. She exited to insert her knowledge and passion for civilian and military community to further grow the Barksdale Spouse Club as this years Operational VP.
Jaime James
Jaime spent most of her childhood in southern California and her teen years in Nebraska & Wyoming. She's a 20 year military spouse and a busy mom of 4 kids with ages ranging from 6-16. Jaime has a BA in Psychology, but spent the last 15 years as a stay at home mom. With each pregnancy & birth she developed a passion for women's
Jaime James
Jaime spent most of her childhood in southern California and her teen years in Nebraska & Wyoming. She's a 20 year military spouse and a busy mom of 4 kids with ages ranging from 6-16. Jaime has a BA in Psychology, but spent the last 15 years as a stay at home mom. With each pregnancy & birth she developed a passion for women's reproductive health (specifically labor and delivery) and recently acquired her CNA license. Jaime is currently pursuing a Nursing degree and has fully embraced the concept that "it's never too late to pursue your dreams!" . Jaime loves food, wine, movies, books, painting, kayaking and hiking. Most of Jaime's volunteer hours have been spent serving at her local church or at her kids' various schools. This is Jaime's first time holding a position in a Spouses' Club and she's thrilled to be joining the Barksdale team!
Sabrina Troutman
Sabrina is an Air Force brat, but has only been an Air Force spouse for a little over a year. She has a baby girl, a bonus daughter, and dog that keeps her on her toes! Sabrina is currently the Vice President of Internal Audit for a local company and also volunteers as her local Internal audit chapter’s treasurer. When not
Sabrina Troutman
Sabrina is an Air Force brat, but has only been an Air Force spouse for a little over a year. She has a baby girl, a bonus daughter, and dog that keeps her on her toes! Sabrina is currently the Vice President of Internal Audit for a local company and also volunteers as her local Internal audit chapter’s treasurer. When not working or volunteering, you can find her with her family and planning her next adventure!
Dr. Teresa Manley
Teresa has been a military spouse for 12 years. She is from Nevada and has been stationed at Barksdale AFB since August 2011. Her husband works in AMXS and she has been a Key Spouse for 6 years.
Melissa Van Hoff Melissa is from North Dakota but has lived in Minnesota, Alaska & Virginia. She has been married to her husband, Justin, for over 5 years & they have one 4 year old little boy. Melissa has served in different capacities on military spouse club boards including; Treasurer, President, Membership Chair, Charitable VP, Publi
Melissa Van Hoff Melissa is from North Dakota but has lived in Minnesota, Alaska & Virginia. She has been married to her husband, Justin, for over 5 years & they have one 4 year old little boy. Melissa has served in different capacities on military spouse club boards including; Treasurer, President, Membership Chair, Charitable VP, Publicity & Website and as Shamrock Shuffle coordinator. She has helped to also coordinate a variety of small clubs including Book Club, Crafters Anonymous, Lunch Bunch & Bingo Club. Inclusivity & openness are keys to a thriving spouses club & she is looking forward to meeting & helping fellow military spouses thrive here at Barkadale AFB.
Maria McKenna
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Chauna Weyermuller
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Cherie Groninger
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Hana Melville
This is Hana's second year in the Barksdale Spouses' Club! Her background is in social work but she loves to spend time in kitchen baking. Her other hobbies include wrangling her three children or finding the best vintage treasure. Hana is excited to serve as the historian capturing candid moments and also lead the baking club!
Erin Friedlund
Erin grew up in the Florida Panhandle, where she met her husband, Doug. They have a 13-year-old daughter and a very spoiled Greyhound. While stationed in New Mexico, Erin was the Operational Manager of an Animal Rescue. She has yet to find a dog she doesn’t love. Since arriving in Barksdale in 2021, she has served as the Operational Treasurer for the 2021-2022 Spouse Club.
Gabriella Alspaugh
Gabriella is from Clearwater, FL. She has been married, to her husband, Zack, for almost two years. She graduated from St. Petersburg College with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and then went on to work at Walt Disney World. Once she moved to Barksdale, she pursued a career in real estate and is currentl
Gabriella Alspaugh
Gabriella is from Clearwater, FL. She has been married, to her husband, Zack, for almost two years. She graduated from St. Petersburg College with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and then went on to work at Walt Disney World. Once she moved to Barksdale, she pursued a career in real estate and is currently a REALTOR with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate, serving the Bossier/Shreveport area. She teaches indoor cycling and kickboxing at All Things Indoor Cycling and is passionate about fitness. In Gabriella's free time, she loves to read and travel with her husband.
This position is open & entails planning, coordinating and executing the BSC annual scholarship and teacher grant.
Also, requires tasks such as recruiting a judge panel, planning the scholarship banquet, managing the application and judging process.
This position is open & entails working with the executive board in recruiting volunteers for various BSC events - both social & charitable.
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