As a son of an airman who was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, it is my honor to nominate young people to our military academies.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In nominating young women and men to our service academies, it must only be about who you are, not who you know.
Many of our nation's great leaders began their careers at a service academy. I encourage anyone interested in a rewarding college experience or military career to apply as soon as possible.
I'm a member of the Academy, but I don't know who all the other Academy members are. It's not like a politician who knows who is in the Iowa caucus.
In the war, most young men were inducted into the armed forces at the age of 17. A group of students was permitted to attend university before taking part in wartime research projects.
The highly motivated young people who comprise the backbone of our military force truly are taking their place as one of America's greatest generations.
Upon graduation from high school, following my brother by a couple of years, I joined the U.S. Air Force.
Having grown up in a military family, I know that politics should have no role in determining who is best qualified to lead our armed forces.
The one good thing about our school was the Cadets; I chose to be in the Navy, purely for the sailor's outfit. A pity we had to give them back.
I've come to admire our military kids more than you all will know, because you guys are heroes. And the only way your parents are able to serve is because you guys hold it down, and you do it with maturity beyond your years.
When I was commissioned in the Air Force, I was committed to the institution for a career.
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