Alyssa Brumley

Share your military spouse story:
I was living in Wichita Falls, TX where I’d grown up. I was working in high scale high stake sales as a jewelry designer and custom designer. It had been a long day so I decided I needed a smoothie. They said it shouldn’t take too long so I waited… and waited.. and after about 30 minutes of waiting I decided to go back up to the counter. My heart stopped. I had spotted my now husband. I’m very outgoing but I was for the first time, afraid to introduce myself. But boy I’m so glad I did! Colton and I did 5 months long distance before getting married. It was the hardest 5 months of our life! He is a man of his word, he loves the Lord and despite my many health challenges he’s stayed by me and been my rock. Colton is my best friend, my soulmate and everything inbetween. Hopefully this year we will be welcoming a baby into our lives!

Share an example of your leadership experience within the military community:
We have big dinners weekly for the guys in the dorms.

Describe your involvement in the military community:
I attend every event

Describe how you support your community:
I take newcomers under my wing and they’ve become some of my closest friends!!

What do you advocate for? Why?
Suicide prevention and mental health. I love my grandma to suicide at 15 and it’s a soul crushing grief many don’t understand.

How have you spread the message of your platform/advocacy?
Through my upcoming jewelry line! Each quarter my husband and I will be donating to suicide prevention and mental health non profits.

What do you hope to accomplish with the AFI Military Spouse of the Year^® title?
Spread awareness on mental health and suicide prevention.