Sarah’s father was a soldier who had served in Iraq, and she grew up idolizing him and wishing she could follow in his footsteps. She spent her childhood hearing his stories and looking at his old images, and as a result, she grew up knowing that she wanted to follow in his footsteps.
Sarah’s Dream
Basic Training
Following her enlistment, Sarah endured the arduous process of basic training, which stretched both her physical and mental strength to their absolute limits. In spite of the difficulties, she couldn’t help but feel proud to be learning with other males and females who shared her enthusiasm for helping others.
Basic Training
First Deployment
The first of Sarah’s deployments took place in Afghanistan, a risky and unpredictably chaotic region where anything could take place at any time. She felt both fear and excitement as she prepared to fulfill her lifelong dream of serving her country.
First Deployment
Combat Missions
Sarah participated in a number of combat missions while she was a member of her unit. She witnessed things that no person should ever be forced to see, and she felt the weight of responsibility that came with protecting her fellow soldiers and innocent civilians. She saw things that no person should ever have to see.
Combat Missions
Close Calls
Sarah was injured during one of her missions when an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up her Humvee and caused her to suffer a concussion in addition to shrapnel wounds. It was a miracle that she was able to survive, but the ordeal has left her shaken and distressed.
Close Calls
New Orders
Following the completion of her recovery, Sarah was given fresh orders to transfer to a different unit that was getting ready for an important assignment. She was thrilled to be a part of something significant, but at the same time, she was anxious about the responsibilities that would be required of her.
New Orders
The Handbook
Sarah was assigned to a new unit, and as part of that, she was given a guidebook that detailed all she required to know on the upcoming mission. Before she could even open it, she was required to sign a nondisclosure agreement because it had both highly classified and top-secret information.
The Handbook
Intense Training
In preparation for the mission, which required stealth, intelligence gathering, and the use of specialist equipment, Sarah went through rigorous training. Sarah endured the mental and physical strain of the training because she was motivated by a sense of purpose and pride in her accomplishments, which enabled her to push through the difficulties.
Intense Training
The Mission
The day of the mission had finally arrived, and Sarah and her team were prepared to take on the challenge. They were dropped by helicopter deep behind enemy lines, where they had to cross hazardous terrain and avoid being discovered by the opposition.
The Mission
The Discovery
Sarah was navigating her way through the jungle when she happened to look down at her feet and noticed something that caused her heart to skip a beat. It was her father’s old navy bag, the one he had used while he was stationed overseas with the military. She couldn’t believe it, and as the realization dawned on her that she was exactly replicating his actions, she went through a roller coaster of feelings.
