A Girl's Guide to Military Service

For any young woman considering a job or career in the military. With information, tips, and perspective gathered from a variety of women who serve, this introductory guide will help you: Discern if military service is the right choice for you Evaluate enlisting or commissioning as an officer Select a service branch and career field Prepare for training, mentally and physically Integrate personal life, relationships, and motherhood with military service Manage stress and increasing mental toughness Navigate unique challenges as a woman in the military Thrive in your military career! Applicable for enlisted and officer careers in any US Armed Forces service branch and type of service commitment, including: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, Space Force Active duty, National Guard, Reserves "... a solid, factual, and practical guide to help young women make a major life decision with confidence ... Strongly recommended." —Mari K Eder, Major General, US Army (Ret) "... a perfect guide to help any woman considering life in uniform get straight talk on how it all works ..." —Jose Velazquez, Sergeant Major, US Army Public Affairs (Ret)