She attended Purdue University, where she participated in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1977 and received her commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy.
She attended Purdue University. She received her commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. She participated in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1977.