Personal Narrative: Joining The United States Air Force

Thirteen years ago I made a decision to join the United States Air Force, a decision that has changed my life forever. During this time in my life I did not have an understanding of the implications this would have on my life. From day one of Basic Military training to the present, I have felt a great sense of pride and have had an undying commitment to serve this great organization, its mission and our country to the best of my ability. Throughout my career I have seen great leaders who motivate, care for and mentor all while accomplishing the mission, inspiring me to become a commissioned officer and one day stand among them. From the very beginning of my career and throughout my life I have been faced with many challenges, from these challenges I have been able to define my strengths and build upon them to overcome the unique challenges of the ever changing force. These strengths include but are not limited to; being a problem solver, having the ethics of a hard worker, being able to understand all the factors that may affect a situation and having the ability to quickly spot issues before they arise. Having and building upon these strengths have led to many great successes throughout my career but …show more content…
I feel my contribution as a commissioned officer will not only enhance mission objectives but also the lives of those who make this great Air Force the success it is today. Understanding how much each Airmen matters to the overall success of the mission has given me the ability and drive to focus on ensuring their needs are met and they have all the tools needed to complete day to day operations in the most efficient way possible. The Air Force mission is only expected to become further complex with the up and coming generation of technology and I am prepared to face those complexities head