Addyson James was born in 1979 and grew up on a dairy farm in Vermont where she learned discipline and hard work. After high school, Addyson joined the Navy and served during 9/11 on an island called Diego Garcia. She and her fellow soldiers received live news coverage and were immediately put on high alert. Communication with the outside world was cut off for six weeks due to the sensitive nature of their operations. In her military career, she worked as a helicopter mechanic and later in Aircraft Supplier Logistics. Despite the restrictions in the military, Addyson had sexual relationships openly, except when involved with an officer or superior.

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