Key Points
"Squid Game: The Challenge" victor Mai Whelan, also known as Player 287, was besides excelling in the intense series, has a distinguished career as a navy veteran...
Although Mai briefly mentioned her 20-year service on the show, the humble 56-year-old has complete array of prestigious military awards she has earned.. Mai earned the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for serving on active duty during a designated anti-terrorism operation for at least 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days...
She also holds 5 Joint Service Achievement Medals, which are given to individuals below the rank of captain in the Navy for outstanding achievement or meritorious service while assigned to a joint activity...
She has also received awards such as the Meritorious Unit Commendation, two National Defense Service Medals, 4 Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, 5 Overseas Service Ribbons, a NATO Medal, and the prestigious title of Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist...
After several attempts, 56-year-old Mai successfully chose the key that unlocked the safe, securing the substantial prize as the immigration adjudicator emerged victorious...
