{"id":898221,"date":"2026-04-10T12:19:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/kenyan-woman-working-as-military-doctor-in-us-army-marks-13-years-of-service\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:19:03","slug":"kenyan-woman-working-as-military-doctor-in-us-army-marks-13-years-of-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/kenyan-woman-working-as-military-doctor-in-us-army-marks-13-years-of-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenyan woman working as military doctor in US Army marks 13 years of service"},"content":{"rendered":"<section data-article-id=\"620989\">\n<p>    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pixel.tuko.co.ke\/pixel.gif?article_id=620989&#038;category_id=22&#038;opera=0&#038;platform=desktop&#038;infinite=0\" alt=\"Kenyan Woman Working as Military Doctor in US Army Marks 13 Years of Service\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"><\/p>\n<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/www.tuko.co.ke\/people\/620989-kenyan-woman-working-military-doctor-army-marks-13-years-service\/\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gladys Kipsang celebrated 13 years of service in the US Army, as many Kenyans penned lovely messages to congratulate her<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kipsang, a captain, orthopaedic surgeon, and military doctor, has served faithfully and professionally in her role<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Social media users were delighted by the news, with many praising the former Kapsabet Girls High School student in the comment section<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many Kenyans are thriving abroad, sharing positive stories of their success to encourage others and uplift the image of their nation.<\/p>\n<figure><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\"  ><img  src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tuko.co.ke\/images\/1120\/db42159d9f838bda.jpeg?v=1\"  alt=\"Gladys Kipsang has been in the US Army for 13 years.\" title=\"Gladys Kipsang has been in the US Army for 13 years.\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/picture><figcaption>Gladys Kipsang has been in the US Army for 13 years. Photo: Gladys Kipsang.<br \/> Source: Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gladys Kipsang is among those who have made fellow Kenyans proud, with her latest milestone going viral.<\/p>\n<h2>Gladys Kipsang&#8217;s journey in US Army<\/h2>\n<p>She has successfully marked 13 years of service in the US Army, where she works as an orthopaedic surgeon and military doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Her active duty has been defined by resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOver the years, her journey has been shaped by demanding early mornings, long nights, and time spent away from family during holidays, all in service to a cause greater than herself. The experience, she reflects, has not only tested her limits but also built the strength and character she carries today.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Kipsang describes the path as challenging but deeply rewarding, highlighting the lessons learned, the discipline gained, and the sense of purpose that continues to guide her forward,\u201d Peter Njenga shared on Facebook.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Gladys Kipsang appreciates colleagues<\/h2>\n<p>He also shared a lovely photo of Kipsang in her US Army uniform, taking a selfie inside a sleek car with a well-finished interior.<\/p>\n<p>The background was blurred, while her face and uniform were clearly captured, along with her bright smile and neatly styled hair.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cShe also expressed gratitude for the colleagues and support system who stood beside her throughout the journey, noting that their presence played a vital role during the most difficult moments.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>As she marks this 13-year milestone, Kipsang remains committed to service, embracing both the challenges ahead and the continued call to duty with determination and pride,\u201d the post added.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Netizens congratulate Gladys Kipsang<\/h2>\n<p>The Kapsabet Girls High School alumna received praise from Kenyans who celebrated her achievement and flocked to the comment section to share encouraging messages.<\/p>\n<p>Lameck Opande: <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThanks for your service, CPT Kipsang.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Agy Mugo: <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThanks for your service.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Marilyn Liesch: <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThank you for your commitment to the USA. It seems many amazing Kenyans are stepping up to support our military and this great country. I have so much respect for you all.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Chirie Masai: <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThat\u2019s my best battle buddy, a very decorated soldier. She shoots, never misses, runs like Kipchoge. Akili. She is a PhD student. Godspeed.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\"  ><img  src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tuko.co.ke\/images\/1120\/b20e47cce5e88418.jpeg?v=1\"  alt=\"Mercy Koech fought in Afghanistan.\" title=\"Mercy Koech fought in Afghanistan.\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/picture><figcaption>Mercy Koech fought in Afghanistan. Photo: Radio 47.<br \/> Source: Youtube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Mercy Koech recounts war in Afghanistan<\/h2>\n<p>In another story, a Kenyan woman who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuko.co.ke\/people\/family\/619725-kenyan-woman-narrates-benefits-joining-navy-kenyan-army\/\" target=\"_blank\">retired from the US Navy<\/a> narrated her experience fighting in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<p>Mercy Koech recounted how she joined the US military after being told she was too short to join the Kenyan army.<\/p>\n<p>The rejection turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as she later joined the US Army, received training, and eventually moved to the Navy, where she had the opportunity to serve during the Afghanistan war.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThat was the craziest experience. We first flew to Qatar, then to Kuwait. You could carry over five bags with you, and no one helps you. Before landing in Afghanistan, you are given warnings. Once the plane lands, you have to be on the move. Rocket attacks were very common. The Taliban are very alert. We were a crew of 83 people. You land as you move,\u201d she said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Source: TUKO.co.ke<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p> Luz Antes<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuko.co.ke\/people\/620989-kenyan-woman-working-military-doctor-army-marks-13-years-service\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gladys Kipsang celebrated 13 years of service in the US Army, as many Kenyans penned lovely messages to congratulate her Kipsang, a captain, orthopaedic surgeon, and military doctor, has served faithfully and professionally in her role Social media users were delighted by the news, with many praising the former Kapsabet Girls High School student in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":898222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34851,262],"tags":[20639,7109],"class_list":{"0":"post-898221","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kenyan","8":"category-woman","9":"tag-kenyan","10":"tag-woman"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/898221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=898221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/898221\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/898222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=898221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=898221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=898221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}