Challenge Accepted
That recruiter said that the program was tough, and a girl like her probably couldn’t make it through boot camp. Those discouraging words only made Ihrke want it more. This teenager chose to enlist, taking the challenge by asking the man where to sign up.
Challenge Accepted
Worry and Fear
Later, Shannon had second thoughts about her decision. She was on the plane heading to boot camp and thought, “What have I just done?!” It was partly because she knew that her new environment wasn’t exactly female-friendly.
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Worry and Fear