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| Name | Martinez, Christine Diane |
| Class | 2022 |
| Biography | Born in Lynwood, California in 1967, Christine Yates enlisted in the US Navy in Mesa, Arizona; served 22 years, and retired as Senior Chief Petty Officer Boatswain’s Mate Christine Martinez. Christine is the Military Outreach Manager at the University of Phoenix. Her veteran’s advocacy includes volunteering at Casa Veterans Ministries, Navigator at Maricopa County StandDown the last seven years, and Volunteer, Phoenix Veterans Day Parade Committee for six years. Christine’s memberships include the Fleet Reserve Association, VFW, The Mission Continues, and the Archer-Ragsdale Arizona Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Christine Martinez’ proudest veteran moment is having served as a valued member of the national team which promoted and gained approval for the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, US Army, WW II, to receive the Congressional Gold Medal in 2022. |