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Joseph Budzyn

 

 

Squad:  25 - Rockhard Redeye

Hometown:  Mokena, IL

High School:  Providence Catholic  High School

Graduation Date:  May, 2008

Major:  Social Science

AF Assignment:  UPT -Vance AFB, OK.

I chose the Academy because I wanted to serve in the Air Force and I wanted to fly.  At the time, I felt the Academy would be the best place to accomplish both of these goals.

Best advice given to you upon entering the Academy:  Learn and master time management.

Your advice to new cadets entering the Academy:  Take advantage of the many academic, athletic, social, and religious opportunities available.  Remember to keep your sense of humor, the reason why you are there, and your faith.

Your most memorable experience while at the Academy:  AM490, jumping out of a plane alone the first time.

Accomplishments at the AFA:  Graduating !!  Honor Officer, STan/Eval Officer, Honor NCO, Major Training Events NCO, Global Engagement Logistics NCO, Ramstein AB Germany, MacDill AFB Fl, Cannon, AFB NM, Jump Wings, Soaring, Intramural soccer, rugby and ultimate Frisbee, Snowboarding, Catholic Cadet Chapel Eucharist Minister and Alter Server, Arnold Air Society.

 

         

Joe & Pat Budzyn,

proud parents of Joseph