Enlisted in the US Navy in November 1967, from McClusky ND. Discharged from the Navy as a PH3 , in July 1970. Reenlisted as a PH2 to the Reserves in 1975. She attended Boot camp at RTC (W) Bainbridge and had further training at the Photography School in Pensacola, FL. Serving at the Naval Photographic Center, NAS Anacostia, DC, P.A.O at Alameda CA in the Public Affairs Office and the Naval Reserve Office, NAR DIV Y1, & NAF 514, Detriot, MI.