Hi Amber, great to "see" you in another class! Thank you and your family for the years of service. The military life has its own culture, but as you have mentioned the frequent moves allow you to experience numerous geographical locations and their cultures. My grandparents immigrated through Ellis Island from Scotland and I have been fortunate to visit where they lived several times.…
A career in the Marine Corps has its roots in my childhood. As a kid, I was always reading one of two types of books. The first type was fantasy books filled with valiant, selfless heroes. The second type was books on planes. My childhood aspirations were to be either a warrior or a jet pilot, but as I grew up I realized I could be both. I could be a Marine. In doing so I could not only fulfill my dreams but my duties to my family and country as well. My parents came to this country with nothing but they still found many opportunities and have lived the American dream. I want to protect this land of opportunity for others, and most importantly, give back to the country that gave my family so much. I also want to repay my family by alleviating…
Two long-term goals I have set for myself are to reach my full potential and make this world we live in a better place. As a military child I feel that I have a debt to repay to my parents and to my country. Attending the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) will grant me the opportunity to make my dreams and goals a reality. The USCGA would help me further develop as a leader and extend on my abilities. The service requirements after attending the academy would enable me to support my country in a positive matter. I would wear the USCG uniform with great pride.…
I have succeeded in various leadership opportunities as an enlisted member of two combat squadrons. As shift supervisor and Leading Petty Officer, I have met and exceeded every expectation set forth by my chain of command. My personal and professional development throughout my career has kept my desire to become a Naval Officer burning brightly. Completing my degree, earning a commission, and becoming a pilot have been personal and professional goals that strongly influence my every endeavor. I strive for growth beyond the aviation maintenance aspect…
The purpose of the Marines is to develop quality citizens as leaders. It also teaches people how to fight for the nation by land, air and sea to protect its citizens and ensure their quality of life around the world. In an excerpt from the oath to enlist, it states,…
Thank you Dr. Hammond for leading the Eagle Charge and thanks to everyone here today for coming to help celebrate this great accomplishment. I would also like to thank all of you who have played a role in helping me along the path to achieving the rank of Eagle Scout especially my parents who have supported me throughout my journey. I most probably wouldn’t have been able to get to where I am today without your support. I would also like to thank my Scout Master Mr. Newhouse for not only helping me achieve my goals but also for dedicating your time and energy to the rest of the scouts of troop 5 so that they may also succeed on their path to Eagle. Finally, I would like to that The Boy scouts of America for proving an organization to educate young people to become productive, responsible, and more citizens in the community.…
"To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government." The mission statement of this institution will not only prepare me to lead Marines and Sailors but allow me to contribute better to society. I will be a part of something bigger than myself as a member of the greatest naval service in the world.…
My army career was right on track. I had been in the 3 years at this point, coming up on 4, and already had completed air assault school, been awarded my expert infantry badge, and had one 15 month deployment under my belt. I was assigned to the scout platoon sniper section and was waiting for a sniper school packet to get final approval from the company commander. I had been studying for the sergeant promotion board for months. I knew that study guide like the back of my hand, I knew whatever question I was asked by the Command Sergeant Major I would have an answer for. I went to the promotion board that morning and blew it out of the water. My dress uniform was perfect. No one was able to find a single deficiency. The Soldiers Creed and the…
I second the fact that lately it has been very crazy. I agree with you about it being very easy to work with people around the world. Although I think that language could get in the way. I really look forward to going over seas to be able to get the experience. This is one thing that I really can’t wait to experience in the military.…
B. This flag represents the sacrifices I made in order to succeed in the military.…
There is a fire that ignites within me when I talk about my aspirations in life. A fire that burns so brightly that it can not only be seen physically in the way my hazel eyes light up, but felt radiating from my soul through the conversations that others have with me. Even when I was younger this fire always burned within me to better the world and aid those suffering in it. For some of my friends this same fire manifested into them becoming doctors, for me however it manifested into becoming a marine mammal veterinarian.…
When the time comes for me to leave this earth I want to be remembered as a marine. In my family I have had grandpas and a uncles that have served our nation and they are remembered as as American heros. Even though I won't be a hero I still want to die knowing I was a part of something greater than myself. I want to be memorialized as one of best worries in the world and be a part of that USMC brotherhood. In this essay I will give you three ways I want to be memorialized as.…
It was about seven in the evening and I got a call from my friend, letting me know she and her grandmother had made it home. Her grandmother is in her 60’s, so there wasn’t much texting going between us. I’d been trying to catch up with her all day to interview her, but I guess she had a very busy weekend. I finally arrived to the house just ready to get the interview over with.…
Joining the Army ROTC Program will afford me the opportunity to live for a greater purpose, grow stronger as a leader, and provide the chance to serve my country.…
The career that I would love to pursue would be one in the United States Military. I would like to eventually become an Infantry Officer or an Aircraft Maintenance Officer in the United States Marine Corps. The reason is I want to be part of a force that could stand up to any enemy and fight for the country that I live in and the people in it.…