Journey through Military Academies, Transition to Hypersonics, and Leadership Challenges

This chapter follows the speaker's transition from the Naval Academy to West Point, discussing challenges faced due to traditional gender roles and physical attributes in sports like boxing and triathlons. It details the speaker's academic pursuits, including a shift to aerospace engineering and eventual work on hypersonics after retiring. The chapter also delves into military experiences, including leadership challenges, facing disciplinary actions, and the evolution towards a more professional military mindset.