Peninsula Warrior

Spouse of Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rex Valencia Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Portsmouth To say that Angela Valencia is motivated to volunteer for the sake of her own and other military children is an understatement.

It’s five minutes into the first quarter with the ball on the four yard line. With your back against your own goal post, you look out over the line of scrimmage to size up your opponent. But you don’t see 11 defensive players staring you back as you prepare for the snap – you see trips to soccer practice, science projects and months of dinners to make. Your spouse’s return is the end zone, and you know every yard gained gets you closer to the day the deployment is over.