Gordon has participated in various sports since the age of 12. She attributes her involvement in sports to setting her up for the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released) - Gordon has participated in various sports since the age of 12. She attributes her involvement in sports to setting her up for the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)