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Tina Irwin | First Female Navy Submarine School Instructor

Tina Irwin | First Female Navy Submarine School Instructor

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Summary

"I didn't realize I would be breaking a lot of barriers... you wake up and go, what am I going to do in this job today?"

Meet Tina Irwin, a 20-year Navy veteran who went from climbing submarine ladders in a pencil skirt to becoming a top-tier security expert .

Highlights of Tina’s Journey:

  • Joined in 1972 before ROTC was open to women.
  • Became the first female instructor at Navy Submarine School .
  • Managed security for 86 submarines and $100B in assets .
  • Served through the "Silent Service" during the Cold War .

Full story out now! 👇

#WomenInUniform #NavyHistory #SilentService #VeteranStories #TheUnsungVeteran

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