Amber Sax plans to stay at Navy Federal Credit Union for life, an unwavering commitment shaped by compassion shown when she needed it most.
A few years ago, Sax’s husband, Capt. John J. Sax, a U.S. Marine Corps aviator, was killed during a routine flight training mission near their home in Southern California. Four other Marines also lost their lives when their aircraft suffered an unrecoverable mechanical failure. Six months pregnant with their second child, Sax had no idea when — or if — she would return to work. What followed left an indelible mark.
With a single phone call, Navy Federal updated her personnel records, filed necessary claims, and coordinated coverage for an extended leave. The support allowed Sax to grieve and care for her family without worrying about job security.
“I only had to make one phone call to one person,” she recalls. “The team carried me through the most difficult time of my life.”
That culture of care continues to shape Sax’s life and work. Now an analytics leader, Sax leads advocacy efforts outside of work tied to her husband’s legacy in areas including aviation safety and preserving benefits that help military children move forward. This spring, Sax will travel to Washington, DC, to advocate for the Love Lives On Act, which is moving through Congress. The effort carries added meaning since Sax became engaged to her partner of more than two years, a Marine Corps infantry officer.
