Army Officer Aspirations

General George S. Patton Jr. once said “If a man does his best, what else is there?” his words resonate as I confirm my desire to be an Army Officer. I have the aspiration to take my best to the next level by serving the Army at the higher caliber of leadership. My desire to serve as a commissioned officer is driven by my passion to effect real change not only in the lives of soldiers but in the policies that also affect their careers. To me, serving as an Army Officer also represents the opportunity to give back to the Army for the many lessons that have shaped my life and to share my experience to further grow the Officer’s