A Marine officer possesses an accomplishment that few are able to claim. They have a remarkable acuity that is obtained through years of unrelenting labor in both classrooms and physical training environments. I have witnessed this and, like many other people, I have become inspired. It has been my desire to serve the United States which I am proud to call home. Leading other more than worthy Marines would be an immense honor as well. My father and mother came many years ago from Mexico seeking a better life as thousands of others have done. Here, I grew up and was able to flourish in an American environment- something that would have been impossible in my parents’ homeland. Across the world, people see us as a “city upon a hill,” and it is
America: The Beacon of Hope To many, America is considered the greatest country in the world; a place where anyone’s dreams can come true, a beacon of light in a world of oppression. Open doors give everyone the chance to enter, with a chance at a better life, with the mentality that working hard will let you succeed, building America up from the original 13 colonies to the 50 states we have today. However, in recent times there has been a change in people’s frame of mind, and as a result America has started to slip from its number one status.
Louis Zamperini was a very troubled child. He was the total opposite of his brother, Pete. He loved to get in trouble and mess around. He started drinking and smoking cigarettes before he was 10 years old. ALl of this changed when he found his love for running.
What drives millions of people every year to abandon their homes, immigrate to the United States, and essentially restart their lives? The simple answer is the chance for reinvention. No other country in the world allows for the alteration of one’s identity to the extent that America does. This enticing possibility not only defines a prominent aspect of American culture; it lays the groundwork for what the country primarily embodies: opportunity. The United States’s illustrious reputation offers a sense of comfort and security to its inhabitants.
The United States has always had a lot to be proud of. With features like beautiful landscapes from deserts and forests to mountains and snow, the infamous title of ‘land of the free,’ and of course there hard won independence-which they have always found worth celebrating. The United States serves as the world’s melting pot, where the traditions of different races, cultures, genders, social classes, and any other difference can all be found in one place, though maybe living their lives in many different ways. The United States had always shown promise for so many people.
My previous experience with ROTC in school and various leadership positions in school have already staged me to command a crew and deal with high stress environments on a daily basis and still thrive. The added bonus of knowledge mixed with leadership capabilities makes me a great candidate for this position. I am prepared to learn how to direct personnel operations, manage shipboard vertical launch systems, use computer displays and advanced technology in battle and ship defense, and provide support to Navy expeditionary
Since I was ten years old, I have been a member of the Young Marines, a program dedicated to the enrichment of youth. Aside from my family and school, this organization has had an incredible impact on my life, not only providing me with many unique and amazing experiences, but by shaping the foundation of my character by instilling in me the three core principles of the Young Marines: Discipline, Leadership, and Teamwork and also by emphasizing the importance of community service. I have had many amazing and unique experiences as a Young Marine which included the challenges of promotion to become the senior ranking officer, learning many new skills such as CPR, teaching Drug Demand Reduction, leading and mentoring the members of the Unit, going on encampments and traveling. In my sophomore year, my Unit Commander, a Korean War veteran, selected me to travel with him to Seoul. Every few years he chooses a Young Marine to take to South Korea based on merit.
But Alejandra came at a young age and had no know ledged of the dangers and how risky it was for her and her mother to crossed the border. Alejandra does not remember how her life in Mexico was; she doesn’t know what she was leaving behind. Although they both have different backgrounds, they both shared one thing in common: the “American dream” the right to have equal opportunities to achieve success regardless of immigration status. Although they both have not achieved the “American dream” they acknowledge how grateful and privileged they are. They appreciate the hard work their parents have done for them and for their family and for this county.
We Believe: The foundation of success is built upon self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines strengthens the live of America’s youth by ensuring this foundation is firmly set, and by promoting the mental, moral, and physical development of our members. What We Do Since our humble beginnings in 1959 with one unit and a handful of kids, the Young Marines has exploded into over 280 units with 9,600 members and 2,500 adult volunteers in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Germany, Japan, with affiliates in a host of other countries.
Prior to becoming a Warrant Officer in the United States Army, I served as an Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) for about 12 years. My leadership experience as a NCO versus that of a Warrant Officer is as followed. As an Noncommissioned Officer I understood I had to be directly involved in providing the leadership that impacted my Soldiers. It was very important that I knew and understood each Soldier under my command, paying attention to their strengths and weaknesses.
It is my desire to attend the United States Naval Academy. My goal is to follow in my father 's footsteps as an officer in the naval branch of our armed forces. My father began his career as an enlisted seaman twenty years ago and is now serving as a Lieutenant. Being the son of a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, I have always had an interest in the military and a desire to also serve and follow his footsteps. It was not until high school when I decided that I wanted to attend the Naval Academy.
America is considered “The New World” to many. It is a new beginning for many immigrants. They look to this land to escape their past. They have a heart and soul full of hope. They were determined to have a new life.
The United States of America is a land of immigrants and a melting pot of cultures from around the world. America’s strength lies
The United States was a hotspot during the late 19th century for immigrant desiring the American Dream, and looking for a golden opportunity to better life. “Between 1870 and 1900, “American fever” swept the globe, as over 11 million immigrants arrived in the United States, more than in the previous 250 years” (Schaller, et al. 619). This group of immigrants came from various parts of the world. And their reasons for coming to America vary from either getting away from their previous location, or due to the vast innovations and opportunities that America had available to offer them.
Many foreigners want to come to America mostly in search of greener pastures and to further education. It was about seven-years ago when I stepped my feet on the soil of the United states of America, and I remembered vividly how it all started from a dream. I was born in the western part of Africa, in a country called Nigeria, the motherland with enormous beautiful colors and culture. I am from the hot and humid air of Benin, from dusty dirt roads and sweltering sun. I am from Nigeria, the giant of Africa, where I saw the monstrous faces of war.
When gazing into the unknown it is often times that humans miss on the positives that pass by us, moments that can rip the roots from under the sturdy truck. Not only are these precious moments terrifying, but also ground breaking. In some moments they can literally shatter and break the ground holding up, or a car and body. Even the mental structure is possibly destroyed, but in the sliver of those moments of the fate of the future it’s essentially that the future and desire are balanced. For that reason it was imperative for me to take action, in order to restore the equilibrium.