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Member
Good afternoon,
First and foremost, thank you for the work you have done to create this wealth of information. I made the decision to train for and eventually join the military a year ago. Since that time, this website has provided extensive information that has helped me travel toward that end.
As my name may have suggested, I am from the Hampton Roads area. My father was an Army officer who retired shortly after I was born. We moved to Hampton Roads so my father could pursue a legal degree, and we have remained here thus far.
Growing up I loved the military and contemplated following my father’s footsteps. During my junior year in high school, I decided to go to college first. I graduated from college in 2014.
During my summer breaks, I interned at a law firm. While I enjoyed the experience, I knew I wanted to do something else with my life. Having graduated, I attempted to find other employment opportunities with no success. Currently I am working for the same firm that I interned with the understanding that it is a temporary position.
My desire to join the military has never gone away. I am a team player and a people person. I have played sports throughout my life. The memories and relationships I have cherished the most were forged in that environment.
Two specific missions appeal to me within the military community: 1) direct action and 2) intelligence, specifically human intelligence. I am currently leaning strongly in the direction of the Department of the Navy (DON). I had written off the Marine Core until recently. Having worked out with a few of them within the past year and reading some of the posts from Marines on this site (specifically Teufel and Ooh-Rah), I know that simply becoming a Marine is an intense challenge and a goal worth pursuing. I am also interested in the Naval Special Warfare portion of the Navy.
I apologize for my long-winded introduction. My goal on this site is primarily to soak up wisdom while deciding whether I want to join the Navy or the Marines. My deadline for that decision is September. When that decision is finalized, I would like to enroll in the SOF Mentor Program.
Thank you for your time.
First and foremost, thank you for the work you have done to create this wealth of information. I made the decision to train for and eventually join the military a year ago. Since that time, this website has provided extensive information that has helped me travel toward that end.
As my name may have suggested, I am from the Hampton Roads area. My father was an Army officer who retired shortly after I was born. We moved to Hampton Roads so my father could pursue a legal degree, and we have remained here thus far.
Growing up I loved the military and contemplated following my father’s footsteps. During my junior year in high school, I decided to go to college first. I graduated from college in 2014.
During my summer breaks, I interned at a law firm. While I enjoyed the experience, I knew I wanted to do something else with my life. Having graduated, I attempted to find other employment opportunities with no success. Currently I am working for the same firm that I interned with the understanding that it is a temporary position.
My desire to join the military has never gone away. I am a team player and a people person. I have played sports throughout my life. The memories and relationships I have cherished the most were forged in that environment.
Two specific missions appeal to me within the military community: 1) direct action and 2) intelligence, specifically human intelligence. I am currently leaning strongly in the direction of the Department of the Navy (DON). I had written off the Marine Core until recently. Having worked out with a few of them within the past year and reading some of the posts from Marines on this site (specifically Teufel and Ooh-Rah), I know that simply becoming a Marine is an intense challenge and a goal worth pursuing. I am also interested in the Naval Special Warfare portion of the Navy.
I apologize for my long-winded introduction. My goal on this site is primarily to soak up wisdom while deciding whether I want to join the Navy or the Marines. My deadline for that decision is September. When that decision is finalized, I would like to enroll in the SOF Mentor Program.
Thank you for your time.
