Amanda S. Reynolds, aspiring to be the first female Navy S.E.A.L., is suing the US Navy after her application was delayed, leading her to age out of eligibility for training. Initially seeking enlistment in 2018, Reynolds expressed disappointment over losing her chance due to circumstances beyond her control. With a background in law and a passion for physical challenges, she passionately asserts her desire to serve, bringing to light her family's military history as part of her motivation.
"The opportunity . . . was kind of taken away from me. I would like that to be reinstated. I would just like the outcome to be determined by the merits instead of by some sort of technicality."
"I could have gone to officer candidate school in February, [but] they delayed my application without reason or cause and then they told me I was too old."
"I was working in litigation for 12 years, and I kind of got burnt out working 24/7," the Woodbury resident said, calling the SEALs "such a more noble cause."
"As an American, I was born with what I can only describe as an inexpressible, indefatigable nature to dream, and so, dream I do..."
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