GI Jane: What I Loved About Serving in the Army

The speaker shares their experience in the U.S. Army from 2009 to 2017, achieving the rank of captain in the military police corps and serving in Afghanistan. They joined for patriotic reasons and found community support and a sense of purpose. The military provided benefits like the GI Bill, avoiding student debt, and job security during a recession. The experience offered global exposure and unique opportunities, highlighting reasons for women to serve.

What rank did the speaker achieve in the military police corps?

• Lieutenant

• Sergeant

• Major

• Captain

What was one of the main reasons the speaker joined the military?

• Patriotic duty

• Adventure

• Financial benefits

• Family tradition

How did the speaker's community influence their decision to join the military?

• The community was indifferent

• The community was supportive

• The community was unaware

• The community discouraged it

What educational benefit is the speaker currently utilizing?

• Scholarship

• Grant

• Student loan

• GI Bill

What advantage did the speaker find in having a military job during the recession?

• Higher salary

• Job security

• Remote work

• Flexible hours