USN Group 2
LT Elizabeth “Liz” Candee, USN
“I can tell you nobody believes I fly a 100 ft. helicopter. The military is the best way to get leadership experience and sets you up well for work outside. Because it is so male oriented, you learn the aspect of leading men and you will know how to lead in the civilian sector.”
PO2/HM1 Jennifer Koziel, USN
“I joined to pay for college. My brothers got football scholarships. One out of three is okay. My dad and brothers didn’t think I could do it; so now I have to prove them wrong.”
PO1/AT2 Sonia Pedroza, USN
“I saw the Blue Angels when I was 7 and I knew I was going to join the military then. Leadership skills are picked up from every command. I look for females who get ahead to follow in their steps.”
CPO/PSC7 Elisa Clements, USN
“The PS job is about cohesiveness. We work hard to take care of everyone, helping them ready to deploy and helping them maintain their files while on deployment. I worked hard to get acquainted with everyone I was responsible for onboard ship. You grow up in the Navy. You are part of a whole. I like that.”
CPO Andrea Strausser, USN
“This is the best job I could ever have. I have learned skills from schools, my fellow military personnel and my experiences. I would recommend young women serve whether enlisted or officer – the choice is theirs. It is an experience working for the greater good and in defense of our nation. I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
