Explain Why I Want To Be A Service Academy

There’s probably very little rational basis for an eight-year-old’s decision to set a goal to become a naval aviator, but in the years since I declared this intent, I’ve come to learn that the success of a democratic government requires the active participation and support of its citizens. While the needs of the military and the nature of the threats to the United States have changed significantly since the minutemen first picked up their muskets in defense of the Union, the need for young adults to volunteer to serve in the military is still critical for the continued security and safety of our country and its citizens. My five years of service with the Civil Air Patrol has provided me a taste of cadet life and has confirmed my desire to pursue a career in the military. Another one of the reasons that I want to attend a service academy is the strict honor code. I go to a high school where there is very little theft, and we can leave our bags, money, and laptop around the halls without worry that they won’t be there when we get back. I hear stories from my friends in other schools about having their belongings stolen out of locked lockers, or having to hide their backpacks away from the larcenous hands of other students. Not only is this environment of trust and respect one …show more content…
Together, the USNA, USAFA, and USMA have produced a total of 106 astronauts to date. I have always loved space and have always wanted to get involved in planetary science. Much like the academies, it matters less how I contribute to planetary exploration than that I contribute at all. My interests include working in Propulsion Systems Engineering at NASA JPL, working in Astrodynamics at NASA Johnson, to participating in the astronaut program myself. Regardless which one I pursue, the military and educational skills I learn at an Academy will no doubt be in need wherever my career takes