Why I Want To Drive For Honor

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My heart pounds in my chest as the sweat pours down my face. “Why do you train us so hard?” a cadet in my formation asks me during physical training. Catching my breath I reply, “Never settle for anything less than greatness”. As the Corps Commander of my JROTC unit I train my cadets to perform nothing less than excellence. I have dreamed of attending the Air Force Academy since my first visit in the sixth grade, from that moment I have devoted myself to qualify for an appointment. Out of the many candidates applying to Air Force Academy I stand out due to my drive for excellence in everything I do. Attending Summer Seminar at the Air Force Academy was a big eye opener for me, for the first time I was given an insight of cadet life. It was …show more content…

As a Filipino American, my culture and traditions carried over with me as my parents immigrated to America. My Religion has been a big part of my life, my parents are Catholic and so are their parents. So I too as well was introduced to the faith at a young age. Building and following a moral code is important to defining who you are. The church assisted me in developing and following my own moral code, these moral standards has been tough to follow. But it has made me a stronger person mentally and physically. As a sophomore I decided to undertake the process of being confirmed in my faith. It required a year's worth of classes and a confirmation retreat in the spring. After attending the numerous classes and the retreat, I was confirmed along with my peers. Being confirmed was an uplifting moment as all my hardwork and dedication was being recognized by the church. My journey of self realization was complete and it brought me to a state of mind that helped me realize that I could achieve anything I put my mind and heart to. This life changing moment defines me as a person and spurred my drive for excellence in everything I

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