I'll start with the basics. My name is Sean P. Sellers. I'm 22 and a sophomore here at the University of Missouri. My major is Information Technology. I enjoy flying, sports, movies, hanging with friends, video games, AFROTC and anything that is challenging. Quick history of myself: I was raised in the Philippines because my family were missionaries there. Because of the war we moved back to the US and I enrolled in Civil Air Patrol (CAP). I had always enjoyed airplanes and CAP was a great experience in learning about the history of airplanes and the Air Force. Shortly after, I joined the Air National Guard to help pay for school and serve my country. I trained for 6 months on how to be a Tactical Aircraft Maintainer (AKA Crew Chief). I started to drill in the St. Louis guard with the F-15s but then transitioned to Whiteman AFB, MO where I am drilling now as a crew chief for the B-2 stealth bomber.
Why the Air Force?
I started going to school here at Mizzou and attending AFROTC because, until i joined the Guard, I didn't realize the pride, joy and benefits that come in being in the world's greatest Air Force. Now, I am determined to do my best so I can continue to be a member of such a fulfilling team. Because I've always loved airplanes, my dream job, as an Air Force officer, is to be a F-15 pilot in Hawaii (although I'm flexible about the Hawaii part).
I started going to school here at Mizzou and attending AFROTC because, until i joined the Guard, I didn't realize the pride, joy and benefits that come in being in the world's greatest Air Force. Now, I am determined to do my best so I can continue to be a member of such a fulfilling team. Because I've always loved airplanes, my dream job, as an Air Force officer, is to be a F-15 pilot in Hawaii (although I'm flexible about the Hawaii part).
Cadet Sellers and other FTP cadets sitting "at attention". They will be "locked on" for most of Field Training, this summer.
What are you doing in AFROTC?
Right now we (AFROTC sophomore cadets) are in the middle of our second FTP (Field Training Preparation) semester. That means we are being pushed to work harder, smarter, and more efficient. As FTP you are expected to excel at everything you do. Anything short of excellence is not enough. Whether writing emails, memorizing, leading Physical Training sessions, greeting officers, cleaning the cadet office, motivating each other, or standing at the position of attention, we get it done through sweat, blood, tears, and teamwork. That's why I love AFROTC, because we are a family growing together for a greater cause than ourselves. No one claims to be perfect, but through team work, training, and practice, we slowly become the best of the best. I look forward to continuing my AFROTC training at Mizzou and hope I can contribute in some way to the world's greatest Air Force.
Cadet 3rd Class Sean Sellers
