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From Air Force service to national advocacy, Ashley is returning Modern Military to its roots: bold advocacy, grassroots action, and community-centered engagement. Ashley is a devoted public servant whose career spans the military, federal government, and nonprofit sectors. With expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), strategic planning, and community engagement, she has dedicated her […]

Modern Military Updates  •  November 17, 2025

Modern Military’s New Executive Director: Ashley Carothers

Ashley Carothers, Air Force veteran and new Executive Director of the Modern Military Association of America
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