Well, how many midshipmen that were first generation American, or didn't speak English at home (or both) accomplished something.... Something like becoming the CNO, or being in charge of the Pacific Fleet, etc? I'm guilty of bringing this up before, but all the candidates I hear about are Americans that speak English at home. Sure, their skin color might be different, but they are "real" Americans. I was born in the USA, but I don't feel like an American, yet I dont even get minority status. I'm first gen and my family doesn't speak English at home. I was told the background checks on my parents would be more extensive, haha.
Now, I have heard that there are some mids that fit my description, but do they go on to have average careers, or do they accomplish something above ordinary? Most of the "great" Naval Officers I have heard about are true Americans. I didn't find any examples of those that aren't. The reason I want to go to USNA is because I have been told they do the best job of preparing officers for the fleet, and I want to make the Navy my career. I know they don't descriminate, but when I look at the statistics I'm not reassured. *sigh* If only I had been a 5th gen American...
Now, I have heard that there are some mids that fit my description, but do they go on to have average careers, or do they accomplish something above ordinary? Most of the "great" Naval Officers I have heard about are true Americans. I didn't find any examples of those that aren't. The reason I want to go to USNA is because I have been told they do the best job of preparing officers for the fleet, and I want to make the Navy my career. I know they don't descriminate, but when I look at the statistics I'm not reassured. *sigh* If only I had been a 5th gen American...