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 experiences did the individual gain from serving with different types of people?

What reasons does the individual give for why women should serve in the military?