Vince Shaw

#Thankful by Vince Shaw

Perspective is powerful (part 7 of 10)

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Vicente Lim brigadier general and World War II hero

Fun Fact: Vicente Lim, the first Asian-American to Graduate from a Service Academy

Vicente Lim was one of the first Asian Americans to graduate from a Service Academy.

A Filipino American and U.S. national from the Philippines, Vincente Lim graduated from West Point’s class of 1914. He endured intense racism at West Point; however, even with a language barrier, Lim not only graduated but excelled in the classroom, fencing, and as a sharpshooter.

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West Point: Post-Graduation Assignments

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Begin with the end in mind. We are doing a series of posts on each Service Academy’s career options. First up is West Point!

Many Service Academy applicants are drawn to a particular Academy’s history, location, or even uniforms. While you want your cadet/midshipman experience to be a “fit”, that’s not all you should consider.

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Why I Attended the Academy – My Personal Story

Getting accepted is a game changer.

The Academy was one of the biggest blessings of Travis’ life.

And that’s why he is passionate about helping people get accepted.

In this bonus video, Academy Endeavors founder and USAFA ‘07 grad Travis Wittick tells his story of how he decided to attend the Academy, what his experience was like, and how he benefited.

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Andrew Eisenhauer

#Thankful by Andrew Eisenhauer

Perspective is powerful (part 6 of 10)

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