Linda served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1986 to 2007. She recieved to Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve MedalW/"M" Device, Non-Commissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal.
She is a Life Member of Red Hill Post 5954.Â