Good Day,

My name is Heather Bove (pronounced Bovay) and I retired from the United States Coast Guard after 21 years of service. I joined at the age of 18 years old, two days after I graduated from high school. I am from a very small town called Keytesville, Missouri. When I look back on my career, I can honestly say that joining the military was one of the best decisions I could have made. I was stationed in many different states, including California, Oregon, Florida, Hawaii, Alaska, North Carolina, and Virginia. I am also considered a "mustang", which means I started as an enlisted member and was eventually promoted to the officer ranks where I finished out my career.

I have an amazing husband named Brandon and three beautiful children named Gabriel, Gavin, and Genevieve. Yes, even our dog has a G name (Gracie). We love living here in beautiful southwest Florida and being closer to family.

I look forward to this next school year and having the opportunity to be the Senior Naval Science instructor for the NJROTC program.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Heather Bove, LT, ret.