Danita, I am the only member of NineWomen to desert the corporate world for the world of entrepreneurship. Having been both places I feel comfortable saying that corporate America is usually careful about not appearing to discriminate against women and in many cases male managers truly support their female subordinates. It sounds like this is not the case in the military. Nor was it true in the real world of owning your own business. I operated my business for ten years 1988 - 1998 before being bought out by a corporation. During that time, men who should have been supportive where not; but men who's livlihood depended on doing business with me - vendors, customers, etc. ah - they were friendly and helpful. In business, having power often creates relationships that work. I highly recommend owning your own business, being your own boss. Lots or responsibility and lots of rewards.

Duffy