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Army veteran nicknamed ‘Xena’ after daring missions with Green Berets trades combat gear for pinup glamour
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Army veteran Lindsey Schmidt was nicknamed "Xena" while serving with Green Berets units in Iraq, where she was the only woman in her battalion. Schmidt transitioned from combat operations to modeling work after leaving military service. No additional details about the specific missions or timeline were provided.
