FYI, the Navy used to have a program for young people referred to as “kiddie cruisers.” Join at 17 when you graduate from high school and exit the Navy on your 21st birthday with full benefits as if you had served 4 years.
I don’t know what this is worth now since I don’t know what benefits exist now, but perhaps this is something that you and she might want to look into.
My g-granddaughter started Navy JROTC when she entered high school and graduates this spring as Commander of the unit. Before that she led the armed drill team and participated in orienteering, community service and many other duties.
We were all excited that she was on a path to a Navy career, but she is now having second thoughts — as are we -— considering who is presently commander in chief.
However, if she should decide to enlist, we would be very, very proud. Oh yes, she is very pretty and is already taking college courses while finishing high school.
My uncle joined the Navy in 1952 on the “Kiddie Cruise”. He was only 15 and lied about his age. He was actually only 17 when he got out.