GoVols1998
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Hey Lucy, could you PM me your email address? I'm currently not seasoned enough to handle the responsibilities of PM'ing people.
Having the opportunity to have been an F16 Crewchief, has furthered my passion to military aviation.
Also, the format has changed, and the 400 word limit is no longer applicable, as of now. The new formatted application has a limit of about 1,200 words. Thanks.
And yes, talk about a way to have the boards take longer, and have to work through more dribble. Likely to equate to more life story versus information that is actually helpful. *sigh*
Sidenote-essay once that I had to do in which I thought it had a 10,000 word limit, 8 pages later found out it had a 10,000 character limit. Talk about some serious editing
Most people wake up in the morning dreading the day ahead: sitting in traffic, sitting at a desk, sitting in traffic again, and doing the same thing five days a week, only to get a reprieve two days a week. A job is a job and most people don't think too much about it - it is just something that needs to be done to pay the bills. The navy, on the other hand, is the antithesis to the boring desk job. A naval officer wakes up every morning feeling pride about what he or she does, knowing what he or she does makes a difference. It is this that makes it so desirable to become a naval officer.
The navy has so much to offer sailors, such as great educational opportunities and instilling invaluable leadership among all who join, that I can only hope I can reciprocate by offering the navy my abilities. I consider myself a loyal and dependable person. At my job, I was punctual and always present while pursuing a degree in business management; I took the job seriously and did it to the best of my ability. I worked until my responsibilities were met and always considered how my presence helped to keep the dealership running smoothly. My attendance and reliability were fueled by knowing that others depended on me and I did not want to let down my coworkers. I was not in a leadership position, but I prided myself in fulfilling my duties and orders to the satisfaction of my superiors. Time allocation and prioritization of duties played a large part in my daily routine, and learning how to best utilize my time made me into an efficient employee.
I am willing and eager to learn all that I can. I believe I am intelligent, but I know what I don’t know and will always strive to learn more. Mistakes are a part of life, and instead of spurning them, I embrace them and ensure that mistakes made are a learning experience, never to be repeated again.
Teamwork is an integral part of any successful operation, whether in the military, the private sector, or in sports. Having played organized team sports, such as baseball, bowling, basketball, and soccer for most of my life, I know what it takes to work as a team and to be a good teammate. I have never quit when challenged, and I know that Officer Candidate School would be the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. If accepted, I would meet that challenge and use every asset I have to successfully complete OCS.
Becoming a naval officer would open up a world of opportunities to better myself while at the same time contributing to the betterment of the United States Navy and fulfilling my duty as a proud American. To serve among over 330,000 other sailors to preserve the republic by defending against threats domestic and abroad would be a distinguished honor. I’ve had a lifelong admiration for the military and a desire to ultimately serve. I went to college and my interest in serving my country was intensified. I didn’t want to do what everyone else was doing – I wanted to do something special; something of which I could be proud. As an officer in the navy I will contribute to the best of my abilities and always serve with honor and dignity. I feel everyone has a duty to serve his or her country, and I hope I can do my part as a naval officer.