Primarily documents the life of Jerry Rita Jolliff Brunton and her service with the United States Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service). Personal topics include experiencing sexual harassment during basic training, meeting her future husband at her first duty station, and being forced to withdraw from the WAVES due to her pregnancy. Brunton discusses her belief that women in the military should be afforded the same opportunities as men, the importance for women to have recognition as veterans, and the need for veterans to be aware of the benefits they are entitled to.