Compose your own responses. In the space below, Explain why you want to attend the United States Military Academy and serve on active duty as an Army officer. Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to be a soldier. Once I grew older and realized that being a soldier wasn’t just about duty, but also a career and lifestyle, I was smitten with the notion of becoming a soldier and doing what I wanted. My older brother is an AFROTC candidate and one of my best friends attends the USAFA It was two birds one stone, and the fact that if I took care of my country through duty, then my country would take care of me, and that is the cherry on top. JFK’s quote of “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” is an eye-opening statement in respect to my mentality. …show more content…
As a kid I enjoyed sports yet I was never good at them. As I grew older, under the influence of my brother and friends I started exercising and became more fit. I didn’t stop there and went on to actively participate in sports, though I never played organized sports. Over the course of my high school career I received many invitations to play for the soccer and basketball teams. Although I wasn’t able to accept these offers because of overwhelming academic obligations, I still continued to pursue athletics on my own. At the West Point SLE, I played against individuals who had played organized soccer for nearly a decade of their lives. At home, I played with (successfully) and against my friend at the USAFA who plays for the USAFA Varsity soccer team. Personal trials and CFA records ultimately showed me that I am physically qualified to enter the
The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club has always been defined by the professionalism, dedication, and expertise of its members. For 32 years the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club has been a beacon of light amongst the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps, showcasing its finest members and providing purpose and direction to the NCO Corps and the Army as a whole. Only the brightest and most dedicated are selected to join its ranks. As a matter of personal and professional pride, I aspire to become a member of this prestigious club because it signifies to others that I am the best and the brightest the NCO corps has to offer, it sets the example for others to follow, and is a challenge that I except and expect to learn and grow from. I understand the induction is
Marion Military Institute is considered to be one of the best schools for preparing cadets who hope to soon enter a Service Academy. The Institution exposes students to the military “way of life”, academically and physically. The particular way MMI prepares cadets is through its rigorous Service Academy Program (SAP), a personalized program by each service academy that is designed to maximize cadet’s competitiveness for earning a United States service academy appointment. The SAP program provides a challenging academic curriculum, which undoubtedly prepares cadets. However, there is one important aspect of preparation that the SAP program does not provide – active sports and clubs available to participate in. At MMI, only four sports are offered to cadets: baseball, basketball, tennis, and wrestling. There could be many more, but the school does not utilize its resources and equipment effectively. Rather, the resources sit in stagnation. The large indoor pool and the attractive stadium that features a usable football field, fresh track, and soccer goals all sit unoccupied, since there are no teams or clubs playing any of these sports. Instead, cadets are sitting in the barracks watching Netflix, listening to music, or sleeping. A year of inactivity in a sport will decrease the cadet’s athletic performance once they reach the service academy. Even Academics suffers. According to extensive research, schools with strong athletic programs have higher test scores and lower drop-out rates. Marion Military Institute has the resources and equipment to implement these sports, but doesn’t understand the cadets’ desire to expand the athletic department. With my proposal that follows, I hope to gain the attention of higher autho...
Most or all of my reasons for joining the Marines are as follows. Ideal- The Marines Embody more of my personal views and ideals then the other branches of the armed services. Loyalty, I respect and love the idea of loyalty to a person or persons...or a cause. To be totally loyal to something without question but to also love and honor that something, that idea is something I long for and adore.
“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”
My initial reason to enter the Air Force was a great way to pay for college which turned into a call of duty and a service commitment which has actively allowed me to contribute to the Air Force mission. Thus far I have led a joint force search and rescue effort and a multinational exercise to preserve freedom. As an F-15E instructor WSO and combat mission ready WSO I actively contribute to ensure our freedoms are preserved and the attacks of September 11, 2001 will never happen again.
I Corporal Ramirez is striving to become an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. There are many different reasons why I am eager to become an OFficer. At an early age I knew I wanted to be just like my dad, who would always go on deployments, taking care of his sailors, and serving his country proud. Although he was never home I knew he had to be out there making sure that the ship is up and running and that his ship mates were always on deck. As the backbone of the United States Marine Corps I know the importance of being a vital link for my Commander, and all Officers, and Enlisted Marines, in addition I will never forget who I am, and the traditions I must uphold. Comming from a line of faimly mbembers who have served proudly served before me in other branches is one of the main reasons why I wanted to join the Military, I wanted to lead by example, and I know the importance of the livelihood of all the Marines and Sailors under your command.
We all know this world has had many wars, whether it’d be with another country or a civil war. We know since the beginning of time we’ve always struggled to survive to protect our lands. The United States broke away from the Crown in the Revolutionary war, won over southern states from Mexico, recovered from a brutal civil war, and saved the world from collapsing through two world wars. The US had some rough spots with war also, but the men and women who go to battle for us are all brave souls. The first in to the battle from the Revolutionary War to now, have been the Marines. You have heard of the saying “Semper Fidelis.” Well that stands for “always faithful”, another unofficial motto is “first to fight”. The motto of the Marines has been “Semper Fi” for almost three hundred years. They never back down and never give up. Marines will stare death in the face and won’t back down. They will head to battle with their brothers and sisters knowing that someone has their back as they have someone else’s. That sounds like a life style that I’d want to live.
The United States Marine Corps is a Branch of the U.S. Military that specializes in Aquatic warfare. That means that they are trained to fight from land to sea. They are one of the oldest Branches of the U.S. Military which dates back to November 10 1775 in a tavern named Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. They have been in every major affair in American history from the Revolutionary war to the now and upcoming events in the middle east.
John F. Kennedy once said “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” John was a hero because he put the people and country before himself even if that meant to putting himself personally on the limb.
Each game, my passion grew. Each team, new memories and lifelong friends were made. Sports sometimes make me feel disappointment and at loss; but it taught me to be resilient to a lot of things, like how to thrive under pressure and come out on top. Being the team captain of my high school’s football and lacrosse team showed me how having a big responsibility to bring a group together to work as one is compared to many situations in life. Currently playing varsity football, varsity lacrosse, and track I take great pride in the activities I do. Staying on top of my academics, being duel enrolled at Indian River State College, working three nights a week, and two different sport practices after school each day shaped my character to having a hard work
The iconic photo by Joe Rosenthal of a flag raising on Iwo Jima during the Second World War has become a patriotic image that often brings a feeling of pride to those that view it. All of the six flag raisers in that photo gave up a small piece of themselves on Iwo Jima, and some gave all of themselves. The oldest flag raiser at the time of the picture taking was known as a “marines marine” (Bradley) and was seen as the ideal American soldier. This statement is more than a little ironic given the fact that this man wasn’t even born in the U.S. What makes up the perfect soldier varies based on time and country, but honor and duty are often crucial features of the ideal soldier. Mike Strank is the ideal American soldier due to his sense of duty,
I have asked myself, “Why do I want to be a military officer?” I want to be a military officer so I can be a role model to all Soldiers and civilians. To be an expert in a field of study, so that Soldiers approach me for advice and be a leader to look up to. An officer that knows right from wrong, willing to put the needs of their Soldiers before my own. Lead, mentor, and form young Soldiers to know what it is to be an American Soldier. To keep the traditions of being a military officer as it moves forward in our generation. This is why I want to be an officer in today’s military.
What if I could go back in time and sit down with my teenage self? The conversation would seem longwinded, and I would probably want to tell me ‘okay’, just so I would shut up. If I could shake that spaced out kid, with his head in the clouds and yell into his face, ‘Listen, it doesn’t have to be difficult! Things can be so much easier if you pay a little more attention.’ Looking back as I went through high school my priorities changed, from music and friends to wanting to join the military. The decision to join the military changed my life and molded the person that I am today. I had it all figured out back then. My plan, my approach, and my dreams were in front of me.
“Semper Fi” Protecting the country may be one of the most important jobs a person can have. The United States Marine Corporations is just that. Putting your own life on the line for the sake of your homeland is a mighty task that many proud men and women aspire to do. This day and age we have more reason to need protection than ever.
Since the time I was young, my grandfather instilled in me a deep respect and love for my country. I learned that we had freedom because many people would put on a uniform and risk their lives for our country to defend it. My grandfather told me about several people in my family who died while in service to this country and from a young age I wanted to be like them. I knew it was important to fight for our freedom and for our wonderful country like the many people in my family before me. My grandfather, who was in the invasion force in Japan during world war two is a big part of why I want to be an Army officer.