142 Whilst PTE Ristau-Boone has, at times, had her age become a factor in first impressions, Gunner Rebecca Sinz routinely keeps up with people 10 years her junior. As a Gun Number she has experienced her fair share of injuries and has faced constant doubt about her conviction to the role, oftentimes being asked if she knew what she was getting herself into from the recruiting stage up. Despite this she has been able to bounce back from various downgrades and injuries by putting her mind on what she needed to achieve to get herself across the line. During her four years in the 103rd Battery she feels she’s become more resilient and isn’t so concerned about the little things in life, meaning she’s stronger – both physically and within herself. After finding her purpose on the gun line GNR Sinz has become well known as a favourable rammer who’s long since cast aside the chains of retail. Her hard work has helped her become qualified in 40M, HX77, Hawkei and even Subject One for Corporal, setting her up to one day become the first female Gunline Bombardier in the history of the 103rd Battery – a goal of hers. Despite this, she is accredited as the longest serving woman in the 103rd Battery’s history at four years.
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