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Navy Seal Personal Statement

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If I could characterize my entire life in a single word, that word would be dedication. I grew up in a family committed to serving both our community and our country. My dad served for eight years as a naval intelligence officer before transitioning to federal law enforcement and my mom has stayed active in our church assisting in our nursery, teaching and some leadership roles. Beyond that, my grandparents, nearly all my cousins, and uncles serve in law enforcement, military, or medical. This environment instilled in me the value of hard work and ambition while setting me up for a career in public service. Like a moth to the flame, I have always been drawn to the military. It appeals to me in many ways, but most prominently in the role of the military to protect individual’s freedom. As a US history major, my dad always regaled me with stories of the American Revolution and Civil War. The courage and passion shown by countless historical figures to preserve freedom amazed me growing up and set the stage for my ambitions with the military. …show more content…

At that time, I began to research the United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy and careers within the military that struck me as a good use of my life. Like many kids, the Navy Seals struck me as the ultimate job and so I began to train every night for the PFT. As soon as I could, I joined Cross Country to improve my running for the PFT. I also read every book, watched every documentary, and spoke to anyone that could provide me with firsthand

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