Are you nervous as the announcer calls your name at your High School or College graduation? Do you have a plan A and B? Do you have enough money to continue your education, a family to care for, a career you desire, or an itch to travel the world? The author provides real stories told by everyday women who chose to take a chance and join the military. These 14 women tell why they joined the Army, Air Force and Navy. They are from varied parts of the world and have different backgrounds. The knowledge, skills and abilites they have gained has allowed them to change their lives.