Amanda Huffman, veteran, author, speaker
Amanda Huffman is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a combat deployment to Afghanistan. While in the Air Force she was involved in the F-22 beddown at Holloman AFB. She deployed with the Army on a Provincial Reconstruction Team where she was awarded a Bronze Star and Air Force Combat Action Medal. She also worked on Energy Management at Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB. In 2013, she traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband’s military career. She is the host and creator of the Women of the Military Podcast. There she shares the stories of women who have served or continue to serve in the military.
She has been recognized for her work by being selected as a finalist for HillVets 100 (2019), Melissa A Washington Small Business Award (2020), Women Veteran Trailblazer (2021). She is also a freelance writer for various military and civilian publications. Amanda shares her unique perspective of being a mom, military spouse, and veteran. Taking experiences from all aspects of her life to help others as they face challenges.
Her journey to entrepreneurship began when she started her blog, Airman to Mom, in early 2014. It took her time to find her path. Today, she now is active in the veteran community. Working to highlight women and share their stories. She also is working to help those considering military service with her YouTube Channel A Girls Guide to the Military. You can contact her to speak at your event at airmantomom@gmail.com
Speaking Topics
- Military Women (Past and Present)
- PTSD/Mental Health
- Transitioning out of the Military
- Civil Engineering
- Veteran Issues
- Entrepreneurship
- Joining the Military
- Leadership
- Military Spouse Issues
- Mom Life
Past Presentations
Transitioning from Airman to Mom
Fox Business New Interview (Mornings with Maria)
Featured Publications – Amanda Huffman
We Are the Mighty
Why Dandelions are the Offical Flower of Military Kids
The Unknown History of 6 Women serving at Pearl Harbor
4 ways the military prepared me to homeschool
She was one of the first female generals, but her legacy is in telling other women’s stories
From nursing to newspapers, these were the women of Vietnam
The first woman to lead a military operation was Harriet Tubman
Clearance Jobs
How to Use Clubhouse in Your Military Transition
The Best Platforms for Vets to Connect
5 Things to Need to Know When Starting Your Own Business
Military.com
Dear Air Force Leadership: You Are Missing the Point
5 Reasons it is Hard to be a Military Spouse who is also a Veteran
5 Ways Being a Veteran Makes it Easier to be a Military Spouse
Milspouse Fest
Here’s What this Female Veteran Wants Military Spouses to Know
Military Families Magazine
The Struggle of Coming Home as Female Veteran
Do we need a Women Veteran’s Day?
From Dual Military Couple to Military Spouse
NextGen MilSpouse
People Often Ask Me ‘Do You Miss the Military’
Proposed BAH cuts Unfairly Target Dual Military Couples
Podcast Interviews – Amanda Huffman
The Knucklehead Podcast
Episode 82: Women of the Military Podcast Host
The Mil Money Podcast
Episode 73: Money and Military Service
The Spouse Angle
The Unwavering
Women Paving the Way for Our Military
Courage to Fight Again
Season 3, Episode 9: Finding Purpose in Speaking Out
The Military Veteran Dad
Episode 57 – Airman to Mom with Amanda Huffman
Veteran Entrepreneur Talks
Episode 3: Amanda Huffman creator of Airman to Mom and the Women of the Military Podcast
Get It Together Podcast
Overcoming PTSD with Amanda Huffman
Drive On Podcast
Cultural Difference and Rebuilding a Nation
SO Unbecoming with Jamie Muskopf
Episode 8: Being a Combat Veteran, Military Spouse Blogger and Podcaster
Sick Moms Guide
042 – Anger Management for Moms
Former Action Guy Podcast
Episode 039 – Capt Amanda Huffman
Fortis Et Fidelis Brave and Faithful
Veteran Wealth Secrets
Drop and Give Me 20
Tango Alpha Lima