Pursuing My Military Career

My desire to serve in the United States Air Force as a commissioned officer stems from the environment in which I grew up and an underlying, deep-rooted desire for public service. Many members of my family were privileged to serve in different capacities. In fact, I was able to obtain academic credentials because of their service. I feel that it is only right that I spend a portion of my life using the knowledge, skills, and abilities I have earned to serve my country in this capacity.

The career chosen has interested me for many years now. I wish to serve my country and defend our freedom from whatever the threat may be. Many men and women have done the same as I wish to do, lay down their own life for something bigger. This job will allow me to have a real purpose in life and yet may be dangerous but never boring.

My Mother and Father relocated from Costa Rica to New York City where they met got married and where I was born. When I was just two years old, always wanting the best for us, my father moved our family from New York City to Jacksonville, FL in search of a better paying job and the American dream so he could provide us with a better quality of life. To ensure we were always clothed and feed, my father sacrificed everything for us and worked long hours to do so. Though I did have a pronounced, safe and active upbringing the North Florida school system didn’t expect much from the Hispanics that were starting to move to the then small town; unfortunately since my parents worked so much they expected the school system

In my early forties, I was given a second chance to choose a career. I was laid off from my workplace of 18 years due to a slump in the oil industry. I started working with an employment agency to perfect my resume and come up with creative ways that my skills transferred to other industries, but my heart wasn’t in it. My job had meant to be a short-term pit-stop on my way to realizing my true purpose, one that got too comfortable. This was an opportunity for me to select a meaningful career that I could be proud of.

The United States Army is known as the senior and largest branch of the Armed Forces. It performs land-based operations along with assisting other branches of the service. Our modern army is descended from the Continental Army, which was formed on June 14, 1775 in order to fight in the Revolutionary War before the United States was an established country. Later, on June 3, 1784, the Congress of the Confederation created the United States Army to replace the dismantled Continental Army. There are differences of opinions as to when the official birthday of the Army is. Some consider 1784 as the start of our Army, while others say June 14, 1775 is the official birthday of the United States Army, (“The United States Army,” 2015). I agree with 1775

I am an officer in the United States Army, I have selected to make the military a career, and I want to be a leader in international security for our nation. I began my career as an infantry officer and had the opportunity on a deployment to Afghanistan to collaborate directly with that nation's government forces. I led my platoon and our Afghan counterparts in carrying out security and stability initiatives from the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. I have since then transitioned to military intelligence and my first assignment in this new career field was as the intelligence officer for an air defense battalion in the Pacific region. In this position, I was required to focus on foreign ballistic missile capabilities in

I never know the best way to start these things so I’ll start by saying I am a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Military. It started in 1992 when I enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately following high school. I served on active duty for 5 years and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserves while I attended College. I earned an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from NH Technical Institute in 1997 and worked as an Electronics Technician for MARKEM Corporation from 1997 – 2007. During this time I enlisted in the NH Army National Guard and subsequently attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 2001. I transferred to the MA National Guard in 2001 and attended flight school in 2003. I earned my Bachelor’s

I have known since I was twelve years old that I was going to pursue a career in the military. I wish to attend a US Service Academy because I want to receive an engineering degree at one of the finest engineering schools in the country and apply those skills serving my country as a military officer.

As a midshipman in the Buccaneer Battalion, I spent the last two years of my Naval ROTC career developing my technical skills to become a nuclear submarine officer. While seeking constant self-improvement is no simple feat, “strategic deterrence” through nuclear capability is a greater purpose that is worth the extra efforts.

The military is an exciting profession; it has given me the opportunity to station in 4 states and also served oversea, in three different countries. Currently station in Maryland, then deploy to Kosovo in support of KFOR22 NATO mission, I do not know where my next duty assignment would be after the completion of this existing assignment. In addition, I have few years left in active service before retirement, which does not allow me to have the option on deciding what to do after the completion of this course. Moreover, this is my second year and still far away from a graduation.

I have wanted to go into the military since i was very young. Most children say that they want to be a firefighter or a doctor, but i said that i wanted to be in the military. I remeber looking at pictures and learning about military officers and i felt called to be one of those men. My decision and dreams never changed, as most childrens do when they realize the work required. But for reasons beyond my comprehension, my desire of a miltary life never wavered. Both of my parents' fathers served in the military, one n the Air Force and one in the Army. They told me stories of their days in the military, bragging of their different branhes and I took what they said and choose a school that woud lead to a career in neither of their branches.

Serving in the Military for 17 years, it has taught me many skills to be successful in life and when attending online schools or traditional learning in classroom environments. Of those skills are leadership, organization, reasoning, problem solving, oral communications, planning, and adaptive skills. Some of these skills I try to use during school such as organization, planning, and being adaptive. These skills are what I would say that I bring to the program and that they will continue to help me throughout my academic journey. Being able to be organized is key to ensuring that our coursework flows smoothly along with our everyday life styles. If we are unorganized then it can become very chaotic and unproductive to completing school work

There are many career fields available to young adults in the United States of America, some of which include the military. The Marines is a great career field because people can apply themselves in a structured environment gaining self respect along with learning skills that will help them later in life. Specifically, the Marines are a proud organization that celebrates their history, uniforms, as well as their principals and values.

For as long I can remember, I have always wanted to be a soldier of the US Army. As I grew up, I heard stories from my family members about their life in the military. I had completely idolized my cousin while growing up, and when she enlisted it only strengthened my resolve to do the same. You could say serving in the military is in my blood, family, and future.

I would be eligible for this occupation because I love to be active, and I was in cross country. I am able to run long distances without taking a break. My relatives were in the army like my great grandpa who participated in both of the World Wars. My grandpa used to be in the Vietnam War; he talks about it a lot in his spare time. My family has been in the military, but some of my past relatives have.The US Airborne provides excitement, education,opportunity,and competitive wages.