DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — An Army veteran who served 20 years on active duty has found a new way to continue her mission of service at the Dickson County Jail, where she helps inmates struggling with mental health and addiction issues .

Jennifer Snook, a licensed social worker and Army veteran, joined the military just six days after graduating high school in June 1999. Now, she's using the leadership skills she developed as a soldier to expand mental health and addiction services at the jail.

"I'm proud of what I was able to be a part of when I served, and I think that I still have a lot of service to give back to my community," Snook said.

Snook's drive to serve stems from growing up surrounded by addiction in her family. At 18, she saw the military as an opportunity for a fres

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