Construction worker, Chuck Hassan, has a heart attack and is no longer able to work and support his family. After losing their home and savings, his wife, Concetta, looks for work and decides to join the Army, to take advantage of the security and benefits. She advances quickly and eventually becomes a helicopter pilot.

Un trabajador de la construcción tiene un ataque al corazón y ya no es capaz de trabajar y mantener a su familia. Su esposa, Concetta, decide buscar trabajo y se une al ejército. Allí asciende rápidamente y se convierte en piloto de helicóptero.