Added Bonus
By joining the Marine Corps, she figured she would be able to see different parts of the world while also serving her country. She was sent to Afghanistan, and while conditions were certainly not ideal there, she shared that it was a good experience for her and she felt it was the best decision she ever made.
Climbing the Ranks
After joining, Shannon slowly began climbing the ranks. She started out as an administrative assistant which had her handling correspondence, travel orders, and checking on punishment books. However, she knew that she didn’t want this position forever.