Unique Interests

I have a unique interest in the military, specifically the United States Marines. Im not sure why I'm so intrigued by it all, but the military itself seems to pull me right in...literally. I absolutely love what the military has to offer; discipline, structure, leadership/learning/growth opportunities, team work, brotherhood, physical fitness, and a challenge. One might say, "Just wait til you actually get in and you will think quite differently". This might be true as i'm looking into the military from the outside, but how can one have such a passion, such a yearning and not actually follow through. I'll put it to you this way, I would rather follow my passion into the Marines than regret not going in all my life.

If I were to go on to graduate school and eventually get my doctorate, I probably would specify in Military Policy/Leadership. I love to study the process in which nations or groups go to war with one another. On the smaller scale, I love to study all facets leadership. What better place to practice both than in the military. In my essay for the application to be selected for Officer Candidate School, I wrote that the  Marine Corp Officer is not just a job, it's not just an occupation, but its lifestyle. You hold yourself to high standard in every aspect of life.

Through this blog, I hope to accomplish two things: First, form and solidify my personal military policy views(I don't know it all and wish to learn more). Secondly, to identify the future of our military. Considering I am planning to soon be in the Marines, I would like to know how, why, and where our military is headed. I want too accomplish these two by not only studying military history, but peering into the international community through NGOs, IGOs, and military or militia of other nations or groups. God willing, one day I will be in those decision/policy making positions and I can look back to this blog and be thankful that I started now. My views and positions will more than likely change over the years, but for now it's a good start.