joelbradford525
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- Aug 6, 2012
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I am currently an airman in the USN. I am 18 years old. I am a AD (Aviation Machinist Mate) currently in a squadron in Norfolk Va. I always have had my goals set on USNA. Now I understand thoroughly the process from enlisted to USNA. My asvab was 85. I have around 25 college credits not including basic training or A and C school. I took classes in trig (D), spanish 101 (B) and spanish 102 (C), auto body (B), calculus (C), chemistry (A). My GPA was a 3.5 in high school, I know not the best grades at all. I am not trying to make an excuse but more as an explanation. I was the age of 16 taking these college courses, and an emancipated minor working a full time job to support myself. What it came down to really I was not mature enough to handle some of the workload of college while being an emancipated minor at that age. Now I bring that up because the difference from where I was at then to now is huge. I also was doing highschool at the same time it was a charter school which allowed me to enroll in community college for free and take classes. I too played football for my highschool all 3 years was quarterback and captain my JV year. I graduated early,reason why I only played 3 years. Now that is my background before enlisting. I enlisted at the age of 17 and a half during February this year. I know I was in the top ten percent of both my A and C schools. I have a year till I can shoot for an appointment to work with, due to just getting to my command 3 months ago and needing the COs recommendation by the end of January. Now I got my background out of the way I was wondering if maybe some who may have gone this route or know people who have, give some insight on exactly some things they accomplished in their squadron that really made them stand out. Some things I am working on now EAWS, enlisted air warfare pin, plane captain a huge qualification I have to get, trying to get some Clep and Dantes or PACE classes done. Going to try to get blue jacket this upcoming quarter. I go up for 3 rd class in march. I haven't taken my ACT yet so I am studying for that. I also know when I get my Plane captain qualification I will be heading out to the sandbox, so I will have a detachment under my belt. These are all the thing I have been working on. Any help, ideas would be much appreciated, or even thoughts on chances. I apologize for all the specific information and long post. If you need anymore information please don't hesitate to ask me