Added Bonus
If she enlisted in the Marine Corps, Ihrke could travel the world and serve her country. Eventually, she shipped out to Afghanistan and faced horrible conditions. Still, she enjoyed the experience and said that this was the best decision she had ever made.
Climbing the Ranks
Shannon climbed the ranks and succeeded. Initially, she was an administrative assistant. The role often saw her handling travel orders, correspondence, and checking punishment books. However, that wasn’t what she wanted forever.