The Intriguing Love Story of Kate Norley & John Oliver and Her Pursuits Since the Military
The humanitarian volunteered to serve her country by joining the army immediately she finished high school. Contrary to what many teenagers in her position would do, such as attend Ivy League schools, she opted to join the army after the events of 9/11.
To those who knew her background, Norley always had an interest in helping people. After the unfortunate disaster, she sought to help in a meaningful way. She originally wanted to join the Peace Corps, but she saw an Army website and opted for the military instead.
Her first week in training was challenging and scary. However, the odds did not deter her from pursuing her dream in the army.
Kate Norley later got posted to the 1st Cavalry Division of Fort Hood, Texas, where she worked as a combat medical and mental health personnel in Fallujah. She helped in counseling soldiers who made returns from combat.
From there, she got posted to Iraq where she saw to the welfare of kids, women, and the mentally challenged individuals, especially students at the University of Baghdad who were affected by war. Her bravery and great works earned her a Combat Medic Badge.
She Continues to Work with the Military
Her days as an active member of the US military might be over, but that does not mean her work is done. During her active days, she became one of the faces of a US military that took special care of the Iraqi people and advocate for better care of soldiers. She has continued in that vein post-service as a veterans’ right advocate.
Kate Norley now works for the Vets for Freedom organization, a political advocacy organization founded by veterans of the Iraq and Afghan wars. Most notably, while working for the organization at the 2008 Republican Convention, she met the man that would later become her husband.
The war veteran is also a member of the non-profit organization Rubicon. Besides, she has associated herself with other non-profit organizations that are apolitical and non-religious, aimed at empowering the girl child and women from third world countries.
