Primarily documents the adolescence of Portia R. McCracken, and her service with the United States Air Force. McCracken discusses her pragmatic attitude towards joining the U.S. Air Force, the gratification she felt upon completing basic training, and the public affairs positions she held at various military bases. McCracken recalls the difficulty of dealing with men who did not want women in the military, the supplemental training she received throughout her time in the service, and the circumstances that led her to voluntarily retire.