Journey to the Special Operations Command: An Army Career

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It is time to stop sitting on the sidelines and join the tip of the spear. Throughout my 14 years in the U.S. Army, I have always challenged myself to seek new goals that will simultaneously serve the Army in a more demanding aspect. My work ethic and passion to serve has landed me at a point in my career where I am ready to apply my abilities to assist the Special Operations Command in any aspect deemed necessary. Joining the elite Special Operations Command is not just a goal, it is something that means much more. I have overcome many challenges to get to where I am. Since the age of 20, I have been the sole surviving member of my immediate family. Despite these odds, I made giant strides throughout life; much of that attributed to the Army. I earned a degree, got married, and had three children in addition to my career. I have traveled all over the country and met many people from different walks of life. While attending college, September 11th happened. This was a huge eye opener for me, so I signed up for the Army and shipped to BCT/AIT in April of 2002. This is where I learned to become a Soldier and an Army Firefighter. I learned many skills during this period …show more content…

Hood where I pinned SFC. While at Ft. Hood, I coached my BDE Softball Team to a post championship. I later applied to OCS and was accepted, commissioned, and currently serve as a Military Police Platoon Leader at Ft. Bragg. Military Police Platoon leadership has been the most invaluable time throughout my career due to planning law enforcement missions, patrolling with my Soldiers, and developing as an officer. These skills I have developed have shaped me into the leader I am today and I feel are also contiguous with the Special Operations Command. Applying my abilities to serve in the Special Operations Command would be a tremendous opportunity to take the field and play ball with the greatest Soldiers in the

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