I joined the Indiana Air National Guard at 17 for the sole purpose of paying for college. Five years later I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Analysis from Indiana State University, specialized in two intelligence disciplines, traveled across the world, and almost finished my first contract in the Air National Guard. I have spent almost four years of my career as a Signals Intelligence Analyst in Terre Haute, Indiana where I worked up to supervising ELINT collection for that mission. Most recently, I was given the opportunity to live in Germany working as a GEOINT Collection Manager, where I was eventually entrusted to be the sole collection manager on shift. Both jobs taught me important lessons about intelligence and leadership that I will take with me in my career. My time in the military has given me more than I ever could've imagined and afforded me opportunities to travel, meet new people, and undertake projects that I sincerely care about. As well as develop leadership, communication, project management skills, and many others that have helped me evolve as an intelligence professional.