Ever since I was a young boy, I have had the dream of serving in the U.S. Army as an officer. Watching war movies, listening to my dad’s friends talk about their experiences and seeing soldiers march by at parades all made me feel like I was seeing real life heroes moving past me – and I wanted to be one of those heroes. I know that being in the Army takes a lot of discipline, but I also believe that I have built that discipline, leadership, and commitment through participating in athletics, working hard in school, and developing an inner sense of ethics.
The most exciting part about being an officer in the U.S. Army, to me, is the chance to take part in missions to advance the cause of our country. Ever since the first time I saw a the pageantry of a military burial on television, I have loved my flag and my country – and nothing would give me more satisfaction than taking on adventures of my own – no matter how dangerous – and accomplishing great things for my country.
My experience in the Air Force JROTC program would make me an excellent candidate as an officer. I held several leadership positions in JROTC, including Corps Commander in my JROTC unit, and look forward to the opportunity to utilize those lessons in real training and combat. Additionally, my experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, participating in peer mediation, attending summer leadership schools and Boys’ State in Louisiana, has exposed me to a number of different experiences that have aided me in developing the skills to lead others.
Every decision I have made, in pursuing different jobs and choosing different educational activities, has been made to build one or more of the different disciplines it takes to succeed in my dream career – a lifetime as an officer in the United States Army.
