My entire life I have dreamed about the prospect of becoming an officer in the United States military, and more importantly in the United States Navy. Throughout my childhood I learned about how my Throughout my childhood, I listened to stories from my grandfather who served in the Navy during World War II. I admired his and the level of commitment and honor involved in his military service in the military. I have always looked to those who have served before me with great respect, and understood that the United States Navy was an organization I wanted to be a part of due to its rich heritage of protecting the United States from both air and sea sea and air power projection on and around the world’s oceans.
From a young age I was aware that becoming a leader and important part of the military was an endeavor that would take a huge great amounts of commitment and drive. Growing up as I worked to complete various goals, I and learned that at young age that when I put my mind and work diligently ethic into something I can attain the desired result. Like any normal person, I can say that I wavered from a set path from time to time and sometimes doubted myself, but overcoming diversity adversity instilled me with greater commitment to my goals. can instill commitment in anyone. I was always aware however that serving in the military was my ultimate goal. and so During high school without a clear path to college in sight at the conclusion of high school, I enlisted in the Navy as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician at the age of eighteen.
Early into my enlisted service, my desire to earn a commission as a Naval Officer, to lead and serve at a higher level peaked and became stronger in my heart than it ever was before. As a sailor I saw how the officers I served under always earned respect from everyone around them no matter if their peers wherewere sailors or fellow officers. Every Naval officer I served under displayed a strong sense of leadership and direction in all situations, even with great demands and responsibility placed upon them no matter how demanding or immediate they were. After only a short time as an enlisted sailor, I knew without a doubt that serving as a Naval Officer was what I desired to do.
I understand what the kind of dedication, commitment and the amount of moral reproach it takes to serve as an officer in the United States Navy. A Naval Officer is the person that the men and women serving under look to for decisions, directions, leadership, and guidance at all times. Additionally an officer is expected to always act in a manner of honor, unfailing devotion to duty, and serve as an example to all of those under their leadership. My time in service also taught me to recognize what good leadership looks like and how it is practiced and bad leadership looks like and the negative and positive effects can be of both.
As a commissioned officer I desire to be the leader who always treats the sailors serving under me with respect while teaching sculpting them to be outstanding service members and always performing at a high level. Additionally, I will be expected to set a moral example serve as a moral exemplar to those around me and guide those who serve with me to ascertain everything from their surroundings whether it involve completing a goal or just everyday tasks at work (??? are you going to teach them ESP or something?). I have a strong will desire to learn to be a leader who is capable of leading in always looked to for the answer to any situation.
As a sailor, I have always constantly striven to achieve a goal even if it means working hard and or spending what little free time I have my off time as an active duty sailor to achieve it. While I served aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in 2009, A passion for aviation and flight influenced me to work to continued to pursue my passion in aviation and earned my private pilot’s license . Later upon reporting for duty at FRCNW on NAS Whidbey Island, I began taking college classes at night in my off duty hours to earn a degree. I have worked hard spent many hours studying to maintain a high G.P.A while working forty plus hours a week, in addition to supporting and a my family at home. I feel that my ability to commit to a goal and achieve it will help to make me a successful Naval Officer.
As a Third Class Petty Officer in the Navy and as a college student I gained leadership skills and a desire to help those around me accomplish their goals. I always stepped up when I could (in what capcity?), and offered guidance and set an example to my peers and younger sailors who I worked with. In college I led discussion groups and team projects that involved organizing my team’s efforts, keeping my teammates on task and ensure they continued giving the team ample and above average support and supported my teammates.
Furthermore, I am passionate about aviation and flight in general and my experiences with naval aviation has given me a desire to serve as a Naval Flight Officer (NFO). Naval Flight Officers NFOs are expected to serve as a pivotal part of the flight crew in the air and on the ground while always giving accurate direction and support to the pilot in command of the aircraft. I feel that my knowledge and enthusiasm for flight will allow me to become an outstanding NFO Naval Flight Officer if given the opportunity.
My time in the military has taught me what it means to serve, and instilled a level of commitment and dedication, with a desire to perform at a higher level. I know that I have a lot to bring to the table and can accomplish any task I am confronted with (awkward). I have steadfast devotion to becoming a commissioned officer in the United States Navy and possess the knowledge and insight which could allow me to become an outstanding leader who always serves with Honor, Courage, and Commitment! Thank you for the consideration.
