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Bruce A. Fritz

Squad:  18 - Knightriders

Hometown:  Fulton, IL

High School:  Fulton High School

Major:  Physics

AF Assignment:  Hanscom, MA

Attending the Academy had been a dream of mine for several years.  I wanted to pursue a degree in Physics and decided this may be the best place to achieve that.

Upon graduation in May, 2008 I will be stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Mass., which was my first choice.

Who or what influenced you the most:  My friends kept me going throughout the tough times.

Best advice given to you upon entering the Academy:  Work hard, it will be over before you know it.

Advice to new cadets entering the Academy:  Make the best of it.  These are four memorable years.  It's only as enjoyable as you make it.

Most memorable experience:  Spending five weeks on summer research in Maui during final summer.

Accomplishments at the Academy:  Track and Field manager, Element leader, Academic NCO, Summer Athletic/Logistics NCO, SABC course cadre, Chief of Scheduling, Communications Officer.

 

Brad & Carol Fritz,

proud parents of Bruce