“After an appointment at the VA, I was in line grabbing something to eat when I met a Vietnam Veteran. However, Barron had never heard of the event until a visit to the Veterans Affairs (VA) earlier in the year. However, once I found out that it was more of a competition with a good balance between pageantry and Veteran causes, I was on board,” said Barron. “Initially, I did not want to be a part of because I thought it was a pageant and that doesn’t fit who I am. Marine Corps as a structural mechanic trained plane captain. Serving in the TXSG for almost seven years, Barron also served in the U.S. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Barron has lived in Texas for approximately 12 years. The purpose of the competition is to highlight the women beyond the uniform and was created to benefit The Final Salute, Inc., an organization established to help support homeless women veterans and their families. Veteran America competition highlights more than the strength, courage and sacrifice of our nation’s military women, but also reminds us that these women are Mothers, Daughters, Sisters and Wives.” The competition, originally scheduled to be held in Florida, will be held virtually due to COVID-19.Īccording to the Ms. Barron is the only contestant representing the TXSG. As one of 25 finalists, she will be competing with contestants from the Army (8), Navy (7), Air Force (7), and Marines (2). Veteran America competition on October 11, 2020. Story by WO1 Kevin Farley, Texas State GuardĬaptain Cyla Barron, of the Texas State Guard (TXSG) has been selected as a finalist in the Ms.
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