Battling Stigma
Ihrke wouldn’t stay in that position long. She worked hard to climb the ladder, and she was finally a Sergeant. However, she dealt with the stigma of being a female marine. Still, she didn’t let it bother her or take away from her experience.
Battling Stigma
The Second Secret Job
Shannon told the Military Times that it was hard to be a female marine, but she was determined to see what she was capable of doing and pushed herself to be the best. The work hard, play hard mentality helped her pick up a second job.
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The Second Secret Job