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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd advise her to go to college, explore as many options as she can, and join as an officer after college if that's what she still wants to do. If she gets into the Naval Academy, that's a different story. In that case, she should go, fulfill her active duty time commitment, and then decide if it's right long-term. Some schools have ROTC programs, but I'm not familiar with how those work today so maybe someone else can chime in.

DH is retired AF, my family has been career Navy for generations, and I've worked around military for my entire professional life. As far as egalitarian, equal opportunity organizations to work for, I can't think of too many that are better for women. It is truly inspiring when a room full of people jump to their feet and salute when the woman commanding officer walks into the room.

I'd advise against active duty Marine Corps though; I think quality of life is better in the others.[/quote]

+1.  I honestly wish as a high school and/or college student that I had given the military (getting commissioned as an officer) more thought - I just wasn't exposed to it as a kid and never considered it.  It's certainly not an easy road but it is an exceptional way to develop unimpeachable leadership skills and gain a broader perspective on the world.[/quote]

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