Lisa Carrington Firmin

Ret Colonel, Combat Vet, Latina, Poet, Writer, Author of Stories from the Front: Pain, Betrayal and Resilience on the MST Battlefield (April 2022)

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

This interview with Bold Journey is a great end of year highlight posting about my work and the "why" behind what I do. #StoriesFromTheFront #LatinaWarrior #AmigasRising #VetAuthors #VetPoets #VetArtists
https://t.co/eiEgXQhget

[LATINA Style Inc. @LATINAStyleMag]

Latinas power our communities, drive innovation, and shape the future. Let's continue to raise our voices for fairness, opportunity, and change.

#LatinaEqualPayDay

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Excited that #AmigasRising hit international best seller status on day 2 of release. Happy that I could contribute. #Mentorship #Sponsorship
#WomenAuthors #VetAuthors
@WomenVetsOfSA @graceafterfire

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Check out this important event. Educate yourself about MST and its lingering impacts. I will be conducting 2 sessions; on my book about MST, #StoriesFromTheFront and on #WritingToHeal. #VetAuthors #HealingThruArt

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

#AmigasRising is an International Best Seller!
#WomenEmpoweringWomen #WomenAuthors #VetAuthors

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

@RebeccaHGruyter 1st 24 hrs digital format reduced to $1.99!!

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Check out new anthology of women empowering women. https://t.co/8qjTPAfkMa
My chapter, The School of Firmin provides mentorship & sponsorship insights from my time in the military, higher ed & entrepreneurship. #LatinaAuthors #Leadership
@RebeccaHGruyter

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Great engagement at @alpfa convention. Stop by & check out all things #LatinaWarrior.
#LatinaLeaders #VetBizOwners #VetAuthors #VetArtists

[LATINA Style Inc. @LATINAStyleMag]

Do you know someone whose courage, compassion, and commitment have made a lasting difference in your community? Nominate them for the National Heroes Award.

🔗 https://t.co/FTmpPFpZxE
#CommunityHero #FirstResponders #Military #WomenVeteran

[Protect Our Defenders @ProtectRDfnders]

"The military must reckon with its failures & build a system that doesn’t rely on outsiders to ensure survivors are heard, protected, & supported." Read more from POD on today's conviction of an Army Major, involving 14 civilians & one active duty officer.
https://t.co/eC1TxFcDJi

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Excited to share that I've lent my voice to new book “Amigas Rising: Lifting Others as We Climb” launches on 9 Sept. Mark that date, special rate of $1.99 USD. #AmigasRising #Mentors #Sponsors #VetAuthors @RebeccaHGruyter @polosky_a @LATINAStyleMag @HispanicExecMag

[The Pink Berets @the_pinkberets]

HER STORY BEGINS NOW

Every woman veteran has a story of courage and resilience that deserves to be heard.

Today, we launch HER STORY, a campaign to amplify women veterans' voices. When we share our truths, we empower each other and create a lasting legacy. #Thepinkberets

[Women Veterans Of San Antonio @WomenVetsOfSA]

Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 in the United States to honor the contributions of women in the military, marking the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. #weservedtoo #womenvets

[Christina Helferich-Polosky @polosky_a]

This incredible @arabellawellnesscenter Strength Through Service Wellness Summit is uplifting voices here in Dallas, TX. supported ❤️❤️#latinawarrior #storiesfromthefront #woundednotworthless

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Great insights provided!!
Lifting each other 🙌🏼 sharing to educate & transform
#womenvets #storiesfromthefront #LatinaWarripr

[Christina Helferich-Polosky @polosky_a]

This incredible @arabellawellnesscenter Strength Through Service Wellness Summit is uplifting voices here in Dallas, TX. supported ❤️❤️#latinawarrior #storiesfromthefront #woundednotworthless

[The Pink Berets @the_pinkberets]

Women Veterans Engage on Saturday, May 31st from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the VFW Post 7108 at 8795 FM 1560 N, Helotes, TX 78254. #ThePinkBerets

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

@marydixson @UTSA @UTSA_Military Thx @marydixson was great to see so many of my colleagues & friends

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

An important feature on Vietnam vets. Pat and Sue represented women who served in Vietnam very well. Great patriots!

[Women Veterans Of San Antonio @WomenVetsOfSA]

10,000 women (voluntarily!) served in Vietnam, & KSAT interviewed 2 local women vets who shared their experiences! Our very own Pat Farrell, as well as Sue Caldwell are featured in this news segment! Thank you ladies and welcome home! https://t.co/5kPc3Y2JIk
#womenvets

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Am looking forward to this panel, sharing about my books and why I write. #VetAuthors #WomenWriters @ec_blueearbooks @polosky_a @WomenVetsOfSA @ladyvets

[Women Veterans Of San Antonio @WomenVetsOfSA]

National Tell Your Own Story Day Event
Join to hear from a panel of published women veteran authors.
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 1:30PM CST
Register here: https://t.co/NCSwfvIVUR

[Lisa Carrington Firmin @ColonelLisa]

Article speaks to the "why" behind what I do. Continuing my mission & giving back
#VetAuthors
#vetartists #ourstoriesmatter
@ec_blueearbooks
@polosky_a @JavelinaNation
https://t.co/qwGkYv8Aun