With the threat hostile forces nearby, Autumn Barrett remained alert as she patrolled her U.S. Air Force base deep in the heart of Iraq.

November 06, 2019

With the threat hostile forces nearby, Autumn Barrett remained alert as she patrolled her U.S. Air Force base deep in the heart of Iraq.

In her role as a military police officer, it was her job to protect the base, its people and equipment from harm. It was a role she felt destined to play.

"You are given everything you need to protect everyone and help," said Barrett, now a coordinator in Penske's 24/7 Roadside Assistance center. "The reason I joined the Air Force Reserves as a military police officer was because I wanted to help people."