
I joined the United States Army out of stubbornness and to prove a point. (Kids, do not follow my example on this.)
One of my favorite cousins had previously joined the Army. I overheard my mother and aunt laughing at the idea of “Miss Ann” joining the force. Until that point I had never had any desire to join the military. But I tell you—that laughter struck a chord, and I became determined to have the last laugh.