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Calling an end to her second act
Boro native retires from military after 24 years
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SFC Angie Gayle Shatteen-Washington, center, is shown standing with her brothers Larry, left, and David, during her retirement ceremony.
When Statesboro native Sergeant First Class Angie Gayle Shatteen-Washington took off her boots following the retirement ceremony in September, she’d served her country for 24 years. Not necessarily that unusual for many in the military. However, what was different in her case was that she didn’t lace up her boots for the first time until she was 34 years old and was the mother of two young sons.
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