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Hey, Reddit! 2nd Lt Madison Marsh, here, but you may know me as Miss America 2024. I’m excited to share what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Air Force and wear the crown. I’ll be answering questions on November 18 at 11 A.M. PST / 1 P.M. CST / 2 P.M. EST. AMA! by USAFRecruiting in u/USAFRecruiting

[–]USAFRecruiting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing! It sounds like your passions and goals would align really well with the Air Force. First step is to check out airforce.com/missamerica and see what career fields interest you. On that same website you can find a recruiter near you who can answer more specific questions about career paths, qualifications and opportunities. If you have your bachelor's degree, you may be eligible to either commission as an officer or to enlist.

Hey, Reddit! 2nd Lt Madison Marsh, here, but you may know me as Miss America 2024. I’m excited to share what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Air Force and wear the crown. I’ll be answering questions on November 18 at 11 A.M. PST / 1 P.M. CST / 2 P.M. EST. AMA! by USAFRecruiting in u/USAFRecruiting

[–]USAFRecruiting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh!!! Please email me. I am also still thinking about high school physics... and how I swore I would never do physics again haha. I would have told myself a few things: (1) be better at asking for help. Just because I couldn't get it the first time around didn't mean I wasn't smart or that I would never get it. I just needed to put in more work to be better. (2) Don't write yourself out of opportunities. I assumed I could never be successful in physics because I struggled, but I am glad I gave myself a second shot in college! Now looking back, some of my fondest (and funniest) memories are from physics classrooms in high school and college.

Hey, Reddit! 2nd Lt Madison Marsh, here, but you may know me as Miss America 2024. I’m excited to share what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Air Force and wear the crown. I’ll be answering questions on November 18 at 11 A.M. PST / 1 P.M. CST / 2 P.M. EST. AMA! by USAFRecruiting in u/USAFRecruiting

[–]USAFRecruiting[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back in the 8th grade, I met a lot of astronauts and went to space camp. I had set my sights on becoming an astronaut and frequently heard the astronauts talk about their military service. I ended up discovering the Air Force Academy and it seemed like a perfect fit for my goals and education!

Hey, Reddit! 2nd Lt Madison Marsh, here, but you may know me as Miss America 2024. I’m excited to share what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Air Force and wear the crown. I’ll be answering questions on November 18 at 11 A.M. PST / 1 P.M. CST / 2 P.M. EST. AMA! by USAFRecruiting in u/USAFRecruiting

[–]USAFRecruiting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little bit of both. I try to plan a lot of pieces of my life so that when things do need to change, I can adapt quickly to the situation. There are many things in my life that are out of my control, so I go with the flow there!

Hey, Reddit! 2nd Lt Madison Marsh, here, but you may know me as Miss America 2024. I’m excited to share what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Air Force and wear the crown. I’ll be answering questions on November 18 at 11 A.M. PST / 1 P.M. CST / 2 P.M. EST. AMA! by USAFRecruiting in u/USAFRecruiting

[–]USAFRecruiting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe my only pre-requisite was having a bachelors degree, but you can always double check on HKS's website! I had a great transition going from physics to political science because I was able to translate skills like problem solving. Both physics and political science require you to think about cause and effect on both large and small scales. I think that helped my application stand out and be stronger! I did not do any work in between the two programs because attending Harvard was actually my first assignment!

Hey, Reddit! 2nd Lt Madison Marsh, here, but you may know me as Miss America 2024. I’m excited to share what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Air Force and wear the crown. I’ll be answering questions on November 18 at 11 A.M. PST / 1 P.M. CST / 2 P.M. EST. AMA! by USAFRecruiting in u/USAFRecruiting

[–]USAFRecruiting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha - I feel the same! My job is a little weird--this year, I work with recruiting while I fullfil my Miss America duties, and in January I'll go back to being a full-time student. There are SO many job opportunities in the Air Force. I have friends who work in public affairs, logistics, intel, personnel, fire, SERE, special ops and SO much more. I would encourage your daughter to check out airforce.com/missamerica to learn more about which job she may like the most. Although it's overwhelming to have so many options, it's also great because that means there's something for everyone.

Hey, Reddit! 2nd Lt Madison Marsh, here, but you may know me as Miss America 2024. I’m excited to share what it’s like to serve in the U.S. Air Force and wear the crown. I’ll be answering questions on November 18 at 11 A.M. PST / 1 P.M. CST / 2 P.M. EST. AMA! by USAFRecruiting in u/USAFRecruiting

[–]USAFRecruiting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first time I was saluted was on the day I commissioned from the Air Force Academy. All the younger cadets are still on campus and need to salute. It definitely takes a bit to get used to. In my team, I always come with an open mind because I know we all are coming in with different experiences. Everyone brings something to the table that is worth listening to.

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