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1 u. 6 min.
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NSAJ 02: Lacy Jo Keller (not so) Average Jane: Her Story
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- Zelfhulp
Lacy Jo Keller joined the Marines in 2008, motivated by 9-11 to do the "patriotic thing". Growing up around horses and large farming equipment, she found herself opting to train as a combat engineer and operating large machinery in a male dominated environment often having to go well above and beyond the standards to prove herself worthy. After serving two deployments to Afghanistan with only a six month break, she returned home decorated with merits but feeling broken, looking for help, and eventually self medicating. Thanks to a good friend and a new approach, Lacy found her way back to herself and now inspires others to do the same.
Lacy Jo Keller joined the Marines in 2008, motivated by 9-11 to do the "patriotic thing". Growing up around horses and large farming equipment, she found herself opting to train as a combat engineer and operating large machinery in a male dominated environment often having to go well above and beyond the standards to prove herself worthy. After serving two deployments to Afghanistan with only a six month break, she returned home decorated with merits but feeling broken, looking for help, and eventually self medicating. Thanks to a good friend and a new approach, Lacy found her way back to herself and now inspires others to do the same.
1 u. 6 min.