User:Andrea Lynne Cory

Andrea Lynne Cory is the real Army wife who inspired the character "Claudia Joy Holden" on Lifetime TV's hit series "Army Wives". She was married to LTC Rennie M. Cory Jr, commander of a JTF-FA mission in Hanoi, Vietnam, who was killed in a helicopter crash on April 7, 2001 while working to return the remains of POW/MIA's from the Vietnam War.

Since her huband's death, Andrea Lynne has created "The Real Army Wives" military advocacy group and has become an advocate for service members, their families, veterans, widows and survivors. She campaigns for the repeal of the 'widow's tax' otherwise known as the DIC/SBP offset, the need to include families of retuning wounded soldiers in their treatment plan by the WTB's on post, and a variety of other issues. Her organization, The Real Army Wives, assist various military connected individuals with issues they face, including VA appointments and treatment, resources for assistance, and multiple others.

Andrea Lynne travels the country speaking to organizations and groups about the needs of the military and how others can get involved and help. In addition, she has spoken with a variety of Congressmen on Capitol Hill in D.C. about the requirements necessary for service members, their families, and keeping our promise to survivors of the fallen.

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