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Air Force Personal Statement

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I have spent the past 7 years in the United States Air Force. I have grown up in an environment that fosters high integrity professionals. I have learned to be accountable for my actions and to do what is right when no one is looking. I have great pride for what I have accomplish in the Air Force and I strive to be the best at whatever I put my mind to. My interests have taken me to a point where I want to advance my knowledge by attending a university. I want to continually improve as a person and keep learning. I have a passion for computers and anything tech. I want to put all my efforts into studying in the computer science field. I am interested in the University of Utah because through my research have found UofU as the best in the state
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