Breaking Family Tradition: AITA for Refusing to Join the Military?

For five generations, the oldest member of this family joins the military, but this 18-year-old girl wants to break the tradition. The pressure from her family has been mounting as her mother, who was in the army, has been forcing her to take fitness courses and study for the ASVAB. However, the recent talk of becoming an officer was the final straw. After the death of her younger brother, she has been going along with the tradition but now she has decided to stand up for herself. Her mother is disappointed and called her a disappointment for not following the tradition. But, does she have a right to choose? Let's dive into the comments and reactions to find out what people think about this situation.