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Since I was a little girl I have always been fascinated with the military especially since I grew and expanded with it. The first time I really took an interest in the military was when I was 8 years old and I was going to my dad's commisioning ceremony, it was the first time I had ever been on an aircraft carrier. I had never given much thought to what goes on in some of those aircraft carriers and what they actually do in the military. When I first walked out onto that flight deck I was amazed at what I saw, it was a F/A-18 Hornet about to take off and I wanted to learn more about what certain ones do and how they are used during war.



My dad was one of many who inspired me to want to know more and join the military. There are many reasons why my dad inspired me, one being that he loves and enjoys doing what he does. My dad also encourage me to do the very best that I can in school as well as my JROTC class because both would give me an edge over everyone else if I did choose to go into the military. My JROTC teacher also inspired the aviation side of me, because of all the stories that he told us about his days flying and all the experiences he had as an aviator. Those moments of his stories took me back to the first time I looked onto that flight deck and how I was so amazed by all of those jets and how much I really wanted to jump in one and fly away for the thrill of a lifetime.



The reason why I love the military so much is because it expresses bravery, strength, and the love one has for their country; and even though I lack 1 of those qualities I believe that I can achieve what I set out to do and join the line of brave military women. I plan to follow exactly in my dad's footsteps and be the first women in our family, just as he was the first in his family, to join the military.Obe day I hope to be in the Navy working as an aviatore on an aircraft carrier and traveling the world. But before I do that I plan on going to school and taking some aviation classes. I hope that one day I can become a great aviator.