March 29, 2017
Charting the way: Woman sets paths for others
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. —
At the age of 13 she defended her friend from the uncomfortable approaches made by an older gentleman at church. To this day she continues to be a voice for justice and equality for others.
For Claudia Lynch, who is now the Army Support Activity Deputy Command judge advocate, even the smallest achievement was an extraordinary victory.
“Whenever I see injustices I try to address it, and I have done that all my life,” said Lynch. “I always stood up for the kids that were picked on or bullied. I have always had that in me – that desire, that passion to protect those who can’t protect themselves.”