Essay in Progress "Airman".

Topic:
Evaluate a significant experience, achievement risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and it's impact on you.

Essay(In progress):
Airman

Standing proud, a figure of extreme discipline and typically looked at as a man of principle. This individual is faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor. He understands what is expected of him and that he must never falter. I am this man; I serve my country as a member of the United States Air Force. Unfortunately I was not always this person.

(All I have for now, slowly working on my first body paragraph)

Goal: My goal in this essay is to show my transformation from an individual who lacked motivation, or a solid work ethic to a member of the united states military.

Talk about your experience in BMT. Did you have an emotional experience when you received the challenge coin? I've seen plenty of Airmen talk about how the coin ceremony was like a turning point for them as they see them go from an unfocused high school teenager to an Airman.

Standing proud, a figure of discipline and typically looked at as a man of principle. This individual is faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor. He understands what is expected of him and that he must never falter. I am this man; I serve my country as a member of the United States Air Force. Unfortunately I was not always this person.

Growing up as the oldest child, and the only male of three, the military was always apart of my life, regardless if I was aware. I progressed through school as an average student, with the ability to do well but lacking determination, and motivation. As I continued through my later years in school, my perspective changed for the worst. School became a place that stole me away from the day; an obstacle in which i looked for the easiest and least challenging way to get past.

I watched friends, and classmates begin the college application process. A process in which they get to see whether or not all the hard work they put in would be enough. This was an extremely challenging point in my life, it led to me to the understanding that I wasn't ready. I was simply too immature, I didn't have confidence in my abilities as a student and I believe it would have shown.

The United States Military sets high standards physically and mentally for those who join, which is why I chose this option. I began looking for an opportunity in the military that would prepare me for my future obstacles in life, a job that would effectively challenge me. I signed with the Air Force, my job is Intelligence, a job which required one of the longest, and most demanding technical schools the military has to offer.

(Still working on conclusion)