My goal to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point stems from my desire to serve and represent my country in uniform, and on the battlefield if necessary. I know that attending West Point will not only give me the opportunity to serve my country, but to do so with courage and integrity so many West Point graduates are known for. As a child and into my teen years, I was always eager to hear the stories of my grandfather and my uncle regarding their adventures in the Army, gathering all the details to form the imagery in my mind. My maternal grandfather and uncle served in the Navy, and I was equally enthralled to listen to their adventures on the seas. Brian, my oldest cousin, is currently serving as an Army Ranger and
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Having the honor to serve in the Army is one of the most rewarding vocations I can think of. Not only will I be protecting the people of this nation, but also I will be defending it’s virtues, and upholding the tenets that make America truly great, namely freedom. I have always considered myself a true Patriot, and attending West Point and serving my country will prove the extent of my patriotism. My entire life, as short as that may seem to some, I have striven to better myself, improve my core values and sharpen my mental strength. As a younger adult achieving the rank of Eagle in scouting helped me focus on these efforts. My parents and wrestling coach have instilled a strong work ethic in me, which will be enhanced upon and reinforced at West Point, and will serve me, and those around me, in my future days. I know West Point will help me to strengthen physically, spiritually and mentally, to an extent that I could never achieve without attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. As a wrestler, I am not stranger to difficulty and grind, and it is because of this that I welcome the challenges and adversity that will face me at West Point and the Army. At every practice and weightlifting session, my coach tries to instills the quote
Having the honor to serve in the Army is one of the most rewarding vocations I can think of. Not only will I be protecting the people of this nation, but also I will be defending it’s virtues, and upholding the tenets that make America truly great, namely freedom. I have always considered myself a true Patriot, and attending West Point and serving my country will prove the extent of my patriotism. My entire life, as short as that may seem to some, I have striven to better myself, improve my core values and sharpen my mental strength. As a younger adult achieving the rank of Eagle in scouting helped me focus on these efforts. My parents and wrestling coach have instilled a strong work ethic in me, which will be enhanced upon and reinforced at West Point, and will serve me, and those around me, in my future days. I know West Point will help me to strengthen physically, spiritually and mentally, to an extent that I could never achieve without attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. As a wrestler, I am not stranger to difficulty and grind, and it is because of this that I welcome the challenges and adversity that will face me at West Point and the Army. At every practice and weightlifting session, my coach tries to instills the quote