Military Expectations

Serving in the United States Army through Army ROTC scholarship is the first step in the assuring that my future is headed in the right direction. Because of the heavy investment that is done by the United States government and citizens for . Serving my country with pride and duty in our future is a big honor. It allows me to experience a regimented, disciplined and honorable welcoming into adulthood. I will be fully prepared to maximize any opportunity that comes my way.

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.

joined the military, but is a bold passion for your nation the sole reason to join? The answer is

Our country stands upon the foundation of sacrifice. Within my cohort, there are those who will continue to sacrifice beyond what they owe for the betterment of their countrymen. I swore an oath to deliver a payment on the debt owed toward their behalf and at the age of 18 earned the honor to serve in the Medical Enlisted Corps. The perseverance to uphold one’s commitments bears tremendous weight in my family. When I speak to remaining family veterans who have carried the torch of combat hardship, they ask where my path leads.

Contractual standards under which new recruits joining the Army apply through have been under extreme scrutiny. As leaders brought up in a high operational tempo, we have spent a lot of time discussing what we believe to be lax standards. Serving as a detailed recruiter has changed my perception of what I felt I knew, and opened my eyes to the Army’s plan for the future. The challenges we face may not necessarily be those that we see right in front of us. Rather the challenge is what are we leaving behind when we depart the service? The Army spends vast amounts of money every year in the recruitment, and training of new recruits every year. The commanders, senior leaders, and American people entrust us to train the future of The United States Army. Formations have spoken and the Army has listened, but have we as leaders misinterpreted the answer? Topics I will cover will be the Army’s renewed and more stringent qualification process

My initial interest in naval service came from the death of my grandfather. I never truly understood his service to my country because I was too young comprehend, but as I learned of his heroic contributions, I got a burning desire to want to serve as well. My grandfather had fought in WWII as an anti-aircraft gunner in the Philippines alongside the US Navy. He just barely took down an enemy ZERO before it came in on a strafing run on his base. When I became aware of his military history I was astounded and my grandfather instantly became one of the greatest influences in my desire to serve. He stood out to me as someone with honor, duty, and loyalty and never backed down from a challenge. He loved his country and risked everything for it and

Since a young age, I have had an overwhelming love for my country. America was an underdog in the beginning and has grown to be a world power. Unfortunately, many people defer from the love I have and take what this country offers us for granted. Compared to many other countries, the United States offers its citizens many rights, protection, and comfort. When another country chooses to infringe on our rights and tries to destroy us, I feel the overwhelming need to defend America and all she stands for. Enrolling in the Army ROTC Program gives me the opportunity to serve my country and defend what I love. Many Americans would most likely disagree with what I am choosing to do. But hopefully, my services, whether it takes my life or not, can

The United States Armed Forces are only for the rough and tough. I learned about the military through commercials on television, my family members who veterans, and recruiters walking are thought my neighborhood and at school when I was a child. “Join the most powerful military in the world,” said a military poster I had seen walking home from work one day and the “Be All That You Can Be” Army commercials played while I was watching television. I believed that if I was rough and tough enough to join the military then I could do anything I put my mind to. It became a challenge and I decided to take on the challenge.

I gave up more than I got to become a member of the United States Air Force (USAF). Have you considered what you give up to be a part of your community? Time? Hairstyles? Clothing? Individuality? It was a sense of duty that compelled me. More than that, it was a drive to find my purpose and to be a part of something larger and more than myself. The first step to becoming a part of this community was to go through the literal hurdles of military basic training. Not everyone makes it. You have to become one team, one flight, to graduate.

Twenty-six years ago I a 17-year-old boy joined the United States Army. I served my country faithfully for 22 years, two months and four days; I served in the Transportation Corps. My time in the army was a special period in my life. I gain a lot of life experiences as well as professional ones; the military shaped and molded me into the husband, father son, and brother that I am today. During my service, I grew up and learned several life lessons that would serve me well in and out of the army. To get a real understand on how the military shaped me into the person, I am today; I must first give you some insight into the person I was before I left for basic training. I graduated high school in 1991 just four months’ shy of my 18th birthday;

Most people assume that people that going into the military are automatically going onto the battlefield, or a ship and start fighting right off the bat, but it’s nothing like anything you could ever fathom. It’s easy to sign-up but it's a totally different story actually doing it. Its alot of tests, meetings, and appointments to talk to recruiters. I feel if people did join it would be to feel like as if they were an active member of America and would have earned their right to be here.

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 chose to serve in the U.S, Military because I want to be able to serve my country and protect it, while having a career and gaining a college education. Ever since I was a little girl I was so honored to have family serve in the Military, I felt proud to have them at school assembly's or even to put their picture in school slideshows for serving. This has been a dream of mine to serve in one of the branches of Military since I was about 14 years old, and to finally be able to start the journey has been a huge blessing. I have great support of my family and friends right beside me and guiding me through the whole process. Even though times may get hard, knowing I have family and friends at home that are proud off me for following my

Growing up there was a common theme of service among my family members and their chosen professions. Many were Educators, many served in the Military and many were in the Foreign Service. At the most fundamental level there is a very special core quality in people who decide to dedicate their lives to the greater good of humanity whether that is through educating others or serving their country in an official capacity. Witnessing the sacrifices my family members have made throughout the years to fulfill their individual missions has aroused an immense sense of pride in me and has contributed greatly to my own mission of service. From a young age, I have always known that I too, would choose a career path that would allow me to serve others

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.