Meet Nuvision Hero Amanda Jones—A Veteran Who’s Not Done Serving

At Nuvision, we highlight the people who keep showing up for others—long after the uniform comes off. This month’s Nuvision Hero is Amanda Jones, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who’s still on the front lines of service. Whether it’s mentoring young women, helping veterans navigate life after the military, or building up a brand-new American Legion post from the ground up, Amanda gets things done. Not for recognition, but because she believes in the mission.

She was just looking for a way forward. What she found was a lifelong mission.

Amanda Jones didn’t join the Air Force for the glory. She joined because she needed a path—one that offered stability, opportunity, and a shot at something better. Working multiple jobs just to stay afloat while trying to pay for college, she heard a radio ad offering free education, healthcare, and the chance to see the world. That was all she needed to pick up the phone.

She thought she was signing up for part-time service close to home. Instead, she stepped into a full-time military career that would shape the next two decades of her life—and the lives of countless others.

Two Decades of Leadership, Mentorship, and Doing the Hard Work

From day one, Amanda was all in. She deployed overseas, responded to Hurricane Katrina, led construction projects, managed logistics, and helped keep entire bases running. Along the way, she earned the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal—not because she was chasing recognition, but because volunteering was just who she was.

Wherever she served, she built strong teams and pushed others to lead—always grounded in hard work, integrity, and commitment. She led hundreds of military and civilian personnel, ran training for 400+ engineers, and made sure every place she served was left better than she found it.

Still Serving—This Time Through American Legion Post 99

After retiring, Amanda didn’t slow down. Now based in Alaska, she serves as the commander of American Legion Post 99, a new post she personally chartered in Salcha. It didn’t happen easily. She had to fight for it—pushing back on those who said the town was too small or too close to other posts. But she knew the need was real.

She went all the way to the national convention in New Orleans to advocate for the new post. It launched with 33 members. Today, it’s grown to over 90 in less than a year.

Post 99 is more than a meeting place. It’s a lifeline. Amanda and her team help local veterans write resumes, find jobs, and access resources. One veteran, living in a bus after relocating from Oregon, didn’t even own a computer. Amanda sat down with him, opened her own laptop, and two weeks later—he had a job.

Why It Matters—and Why She Keeps Going

Amanda has seen how hard the transition out of the military can be—even for veterans who are well-prepared. She watched her own husband, a skilled and accomplished vet, struggle after retirement. That stuck with her.

“You can be as ready as possible and still feel lost,” she said. “Our job now is to make sure no one goes through that alone.”

She’s especially focused on mental health and the harsh reality behind the number 22—a reference to the average number of veterans lost to suicide every day. Her goal: create a community that makes room for everyone, especially those on the edge.

Advice for the Next Generation

Amanda’s advice is simple: find an organization that matches your values, raise your hand, and get to work. Whether you're serving in the military or giving back in your community, what matters is showing up.

And for young women thinking about joining the military?

“Do it,” she said. “But find a mentor. Follow those who came before you until the path no longer fits—then carve your own.”

A Force for Good—In and Out of Uniform

Amanda Jones didn’t stop serving when she retired. She kept showing up—building connections, solving real problems, and refusing to let veterans fall through the cracks. Her work in Alaska, especially through American Legion Post 99, proves what one determined leader can do.

Nuvision is proud to honor Amanda as a Nuvision Hero—not just for her military service, but for everything she’s done since.