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After Lindsay Gutierrez suffered a traumatic brain injury while on duty, she decided to help other veterans in need.
The US Air Force veteran served six years, became a dual organ donor and one of 280 people in the United States who donated two organs to save lives. She’s appearing now Pinup for the 20th Veterinarian Fundraiser Calendar for 2026featuring 13 female veterans from all over the country, photographed in vintage style.
“[The calendar] It offers a chance for female veterans to showcase not only their external beauty, but their inner beauty and the incredible achievements they have done,” Gutierrez told Fox News Digital.
Veterans of the Iraq War pretend to be pinup models from the 40s after surviving mortar attacks
Lindsay Gutierrez is featured in the 2026 pinup on the Veterinary Calendar. (Photo of Shane Kerns)
“Being an organ donor, veteran, social worker, it was a huge interest for me because of the place I am on my journey right now, and I felt this was the most convenient time.
An award-winning nonprofit organization founded in 2006 Gina Elise, a California residentcollect money to support hospitalized and deployed troops. It produces a World War I-inspired bomb calendar with veterans as a model. Elise previously told Fox News Digital that she was inspired by Hollywood actress Betty Grable.
James Oliver, who served in the Army from 1967 to 1971, is looking for pinups for Gina Elise and her veterinary calendar when she visits Denver VA Medical Center. (Denver Post via Joe Amon/Getty Images)
Veterinary Pinup Over $120,000 has been donated to purchase new rehabilitation equipment for veteran hospitals across the country. The organization’s volunteer ambassador also personally visited over 20,000 sick and injured veterans during their tour of VA hospitals in 50 states and provided gifts of gratitude.
Left to right, Jennifer (Navy), Lenea (Army), Anisa (Army), Amanda (Army), Lindsay (USAF), Rachel (USAF), and some of the year’s pinups for veterinary models from left to right. (Photo of Shane Kerns)
Revenue from the calendar is supported Visits to sick or injured veteransdeployed military care packages, and ongoing donations of rehabilitation equipment to VA hospitals, as well as products for the transition to homeless veterans and housing.
Gutierrez, 42, said the platform means more than transforming into a Hollywood bomb for a day. Her goal is to highlight the importance of organ donation.
Popular American actress Betty Grable model in the swimsuit of the most famous pinup photo of World War II. (Getty Images)
“This means an opportunity to expand my services and give back to the veteran community,” she explained. “As a veteran myself, that’s important. My service never stopped because I was discharged from the hospital. It’s an extension of what I’m doing and I can continue to connect with other veterans.”
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“We support veterans from these hospital environments and different communities, which allows us to share my stories and hopefully my journey to connect with someone. Also, the port list And it requires some attention and hope. ”
“There are people who are willing to save lives,” Gutierrez added.
Lindsey Gutierrez as a veteran American Ms. in Hollywood along with her husband, Anthony. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
Maryland Residents Originally, he moved to California in 2009 and dreamed of becoming a special effects makeup artist. Gutierrez admitted to hitting “obstacles after the road block” and struggled to communicate.
Lindsay Gutierrez made a mistake in March 2026. (Photo of Shane Kerns)
“I thought, ‘Well, why don’t you try the military?'” she reasoned.
This idea was not alien to Gutierrez. Both her grandfathers served.
Lindsay Gutierrez’s grandfather served in the military. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“My maternal grandfather had already passed away by the time I was old enough to understand or consider what the military was like,” Gutierrez said. “My paparalph was the one who really planted that seed in my heart [when] I was young about the military. But I didn’t think it would be something I could do or even consider. ”
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Lindsay Gutierrez, along with his grandfather, Ralph Ashley, urged her to join the army. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“My grandfather’s voice was still ringing in my ears, saying, ‘Just shoot it,'” she recalled. “So I did that. I took that leap of faith.”
Gutierrez has enlisted US Air Force in 2010. Her grandfather also served in the Air Force.
Lindsay Gutierrez officially joined the Air Force in September 2010. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“I am a faith-based man and I believe that God has guided me.
Lindsay Gutierrez in basic training. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“To be honest, I believe that was why I hit doors that were closed one after another. What I was doing in California wasn’t something I was supposed to do. So God opened that door so that I could participate. It almost seemed like a perfect opportunity… and it happened very quickly.
Gutierrez served as a member of security forces stationed at the RAF for six years. Leikenheath in the UK She was deployed twice – once in Qatar and then in Djibouti.
Lindsay Gutierrez’s traumatic brain injury occurred in 2014. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
In 2014, everything changed while Gutierrez was in Djibouti. She described it as “something like an “other normal development.” During the night shift, Gutierrez was in the car when he felt a creepy feeling.
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Lindsay Gutierrez is back from a development on Djibouti. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“I just felt something was not right, but I don’t know what it was,” she said. “I’ve never had anything before. It was a feeling that something was going to happen. And then we’ll raise fish in the vehicle in a second. We’re spinning and rolling down this little valley. It was three or four rolls from what I remember.
It was not until around 2018 that Gutierrez was diagnosed by a VA neurologist.
Lindsay Gutierrez in Tanzania on his way to Mount Kiliminjaro. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“I always felt there was a change in my brain,” Gutierrez said. “Something was going on. I felt like there was something different to me, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. I thought there was something wrong with me. And finally, I got that diagnosis and it really helped me open the door to healing.”
Lindsay Gutierrez at a military event while stationed at RAF Lakenheath. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“You often find that you know something different, but you can’t put your finger on it,” she continued. “That’s what’s going on. Emotionally, some of my personality felt a little different. My husband was picking up this… but he didn’t know what was going on. Physically, I felt fine.
Lindsey Gutierrez of Mount Kiliminjaro. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
After nearly three years of “unemployment, chaos, and invisible health struggles,” Gutierrez wanted to make a difference. She crowned the Veteran America in 2017 and received an internship in the office of a Georgia State Assembly, where she pursued her social work research.
While working, her office received copies of her military era. When Gutierrez turned the page over, she came across an ad for kidney survival for pigeons and veterans.
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Lindsay Gutierrez after his 2022 kidney donation. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“I’ve received my military days once in the three years I’ve been there,” she laughed. “I decided, ‘Why?’ I’m pretty healthy and I have an O+ blood type… Let’s see if this is for me. ”
May 25, 2022 – Anniversary Weekend – Gutierrez donated his kidneys to a veteran. On April 30, 2024, she donated 40% of her liver to an anonymous recipient.
Lindsey Gutierrez with Army veteran Reggie Robinson, the kidney recipient. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“The overall reason I wanted to donate to another veteran who was in trouble is [it’s] The most selfless thing you can do is we all serve our nation. We in uniform served knowing that this was a selfless act. It’s an extension of my military service and uniform. ”
Lindsay Gutierrez, post-liver donation surgery, 2024. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
“And being able to save the lives of fellow veterans was very special. “It could be a service member. They could be anything in their profession. But now that they’ve been given a second chance, they can continue with their families and lead the healthiest possible life.”
Life today is “normal” for Gutierrez. She continued Climbing Mt. Kilimanjarothe world’s highest independent mountain in 2023.
Veterinary Calendar 2026 Pinup is available for purchase. (Photo of Shane Kerns)
“It’s even more important that I take care of myself internally and externally and do what I can live as much as possible,” she said. “I owe it to myself, and I owe it to the people I donated.”
Lindsay Gutierrez will be making a donation Life 5K run in Baltimore a few months after the liver donation. (Provided by Lindsay Gutierrez)
She now hopes when people cut her photos, they feel empowered to make a difference too.
“There’s no need to save lives by donating organs,” she said. “You can do it by doing selflessness, by going out and helping others with something that looks like you. If it’s a financial donation, then someone can somehow repay the favor.
