Alyssa Gavulic Howk is the surviving spouse of U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Joshua Gavulic, who lost his life in 2014 while serving with the 17th Special Tactics Squadron.
US Army Sergeant Major Louis Howk was serving with the 7th Special Forces Group in 2021 when he lost his wife, Sydney Howk. SGM Howk is still actively serving today.
Tragic circumstances led to a fresh start for each, together.