Primarily documents the life of Christine Filler Warren Hall and her service with the United States Army. Hall recalls her family's long history of military service, the self-confidence she built during basic training, and the computer programming education she received during her twenty-year military career. She also discusses experiences with male soldiers that were disrespectful to her as a female sergeant, and the difficulty of taking part in fallen comrade ceremonies. Personal topics include the post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety she suffered when she returned from Afghanistan, the importance of mentoring younger soldiers, and her decision to leave the U.S. Army.