Sgt Jamiell Dominguez

Sgt. Jamiell Elizabeth (Goforth) Dominguez, 24, of Fort Hood, Texas, received a full scholarship from Viterbo University in Lacrosse, Wis., to participate in ROTC and become a commissioned officer.

But Dominguez asked the university to delay her scholarship so she could deploy for the second time to Iraq beginning in June. She is serving as a flight medic with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 4th Combat Aviation Brigade.

Dominguez, who recently re-enlisted for six years, also was the brigade’s soldier of the year. She went on to win the 4th Infantry Division and Forces Command soldier of the year competitions and placed in the top three in the Sergeant Major of the Army Warrior of the Year Competition, earning a Meritorious Service Medal. Dominguez, who studied performing arts before enlisting in the Army, also has earned the Expert Field Medical Badge.

"There are no limits to her potential," Command Sgt. Maj. Mickey W. Somers wrote to Army Times.