Journey to a Military College from Missouri

Howdy! I'm a junior from Missouri with a strong military college inclination. Any guidance about good military colleges in Missouri?

Hello! In Missouri, there's the University of Central Missouri which has an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program with a dedicated Department of Aerospace Studies. This program includes academics, leadership training, and physical training, all designed to prepare you for a career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.

Outside Missouri, notable military colleges include the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY), United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD), and the United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO). These are federal service academies that offer a superb education coupled with military training.

If you're considering a civilian college with a strong ROTC program, you might look at schools like Texas A&M or Virginia Tech, both of which boast prestigious Corps of Cadets programs.

Remember, one key part in considering these options pertains to your willingness to serve in the military after graduation, as these programs often have service commitments post-graduation. I'd recommend reaching out to current cadets or officers, and possibly trying to visit the campuses if possible, to gain a better understanding of what life would be like at these schools. Additionally, the applications to military academies are quite detailed and involve securing a nomination from a U.S. Representative or Senator, so it's best to start the process early.

Hope this provides a good starting point in your pursuit of a military college education!