WHY do some people doubt I served in the military?

For the life of me I will never quite grasp that train of thinking.

I served from 1986-2003. I enjoyed being a part of something bigger.

I enjoyed the opportunities laid out for me and having the ability to travel.

Another thing I don't get is why people may think I did not have the strength or fortitude to have lasted all those years........do I look frail?

I got dirty like the rest of them.

Promoted quickly due to hard work.

Are there stereotypes out there of what Army women should act and look like?

Someone please enlighten me.

BTW I was also a police officer intern while in college........hmmmm......kind of reveals a little of what my interests are.