Everything Changed
Things changed dramatically after the attacks of September 11th. Only about two weeks after, Jessica left for South Carolina to begin her training. Despite the horrific attacks that month, Jessica never seriously considered the possibility of war, let alone her role in combat. Thus, her course in the Army and life changed from that moment.
Training Time
After completing basic training, she moved onto Advanced Individual Training, or AIT. This would prepare her for Military Occupational Specialty. Since Jessica was training to become a supply specialist, she underwent her training in Fort Lee, Virginia at the Quartermaster Corps. She never realized her time in the Army would go much beyond this ordinary service.