Darlene had to focus know her goals in the Navy to continue moving forward and have a successful career. She joined the Navy to fly jets. But by the time she graduated she shifted her focus and began a career in Personnel. She fell in love with leadership and it helped drive her career and the unique roles and opportunities she filled through out her career. We also touched on being both a mom and a service member and how she was able to find balance. Along with the challenge she faced as a woman having to prove herself over and over.
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Resources:
Women of the Military Mentorship Program
Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold.