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Ultimately, O'Neal's journey comes full circle as she successfully completes the CRT training, earning the respect of her fellow trainees and Command Master Chief John Ural, who awards her the Navy Cross. Her story stands as a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the fight against systemic sexism in the military.
In the end, "GI Jane" serves as both an inspiration and a metaphor: if faced with the impossibility of the system, one should outsmart the opposition and remain true to oneself, embodying the spirit needed not just in the Navy, but in any walk of life.