Melissa Pandolf
Chief Case Manager
- Associate of Science degree in Allied Health and Financial Management from Community College of the Air Force
- Bachelor of Science from St. Joseph’s University
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal (with 2 devices)
- Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (with 5 devices)
- National Defense Service Medal (with 1 device)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- New York Defense of Liberty Medal (with 1 device)
- Melissa Pandolf is a third-generation military veteran. Her father served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and her grandfather served in the Navy during WWII.
- She and her husband have four children and one grandson, and she self-published a book detailing their experience with adopting their children from a Russian orphanage.
- One of Mrs. Pandolf’s daughters is currently serving in the United States Navy.
- Her hobbies include reading, playing Bingo, watching football on Sundays, attending concerts and Broadway shows, and spending time with her family.
Biography
For four years, Melissa Pandolf served as a Flight Medicine Technician for the United States Air Force. In her role, she was a first responder to the flight line when in-flight emergencies or incidents occurred. She also performed the paraprofessional portions of physical exams for the flying population ensuring those on flying status were medically cleared to perform flying duties. Following her time in the Air Force, Mrs. Pandolf joined the Air Force Reserve, where she was deployed to the Middle East.
When she returned from deployment, she enlisted in the Air National Guard, where she cross-trained in financial management. After 9/11, Mrs. Pandolf was activated as a first responder. She ended her military career in 2016, with more than 22 years of service under her belt, as a Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard.
Today, Melissa Pandolf works as a Senior Case Manager with Cameron Firm, PC. In this role, she helps veterans appeal for disability benefits through the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.