Today, I salute Air Force Veteran Tameka Rushing. Tameka’s 21-year career in the Air Force gave her many lessons, structure, travel, and friendship. In Turkey, she met Senior Master Sgt. Pamela Jones, who saw a younger version of herself in Rushing’s energy and determination. Their bond grew into a mother-daughter-like relationship. By the time Rushing retired, she was one rank below chief master sergeant, a rank achieved by only the top 1% of enlisted Air Force members. Her plan was simple: transition to civilian life and focus on being a full-time mom. The transition wasn’t easy. Her own struggles, including being hospitalized for extreme burnout, eventually led to the creation of Glass Half Full Solutions, a business that blends military discipline with corporate adaptability to help first-time leaders grow. “Helping veterans, youth, and domestic violence survivors, that’s my passion,” Rushing said. Thank you for helping others, Tameka, and THANK YOU for your service.
