Pam Roark: Iraq War Nurse

Captain Pam Roark is a Navy nurse who shares her story about service, compassion, and leadership, demonstrating that leadership ability isn't a consequence of gender. It is a consequence of character.

Cast

Pamela Roark

as CAPT. Pamela Roark (Ret.)

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