Sept. 11, 2001 has always been part of Tierney Crutcher’s life story.
It was the day her mother went into labor with her.
And Sept. 11 was a life-changing day for Crutcher again this year: She was sworn in as a Navy seaman recruit at a Tennessee recruiting station Wednesday, two days shy of turning 18.
The Memphis high school graduate and accomplished bowler grew up in an America at war.
She says as a kid, she thought the military was only the Army and shooting people. A military career became appealing as she learned more about the different branches and choices.
Crutcher says she's excited to meet new people, travel "and just get a different experience in life."
She’s headed to boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, then sonar technician training.
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