Personal Experience With Diversity In The Military

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My personal experience with diversity started in the military. Back then, I was a young female Airman on the way to my first deployment, after arriving at the airport with no one to meet me. Taking a taxi to the nearest base happened to be the solitary idea that passed over my head. The following day, I found myself at the wrong base; so a car proceeded to pick me up. While speaking to my unit I noticed a strange tone in their voice. That tone had me so nervous not knowing what how my situation would end up. So I checked out of my hotel, and waited outside for my ride. Waiting outside the hotel a male passed by several times, then eventually asked my name. I said, “Aaron McKee.” He laughed, realizing he passed by a couple of times,