Karen Lennon and her Army coed basic training experience

Recorded June 26, 2023 Archived June 26, 2023 28:35 minutes
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Id: APP3908610

Description

In 1977, Karen enlisted in the U.S. Army and underwent eight weeks of basic training in one of the first coed classes. For the first time, women were expected to meet the same standards as the male students. Karen shares how this experience changed her life in an empowering way.

Participants

  • Karen Lennon
  • Pete Seel

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