Finding Greatness: Cliff Appleman
Author: News Bureau
Posted: Thursday, June 9, 2016 1:13 PM
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Macon, GA
Full Name: Cliff Appleman.
Age: 23.
Hometown: Albany, Ga.
Residence: Corpus Christi, Texas.
What he’s doing now: “I am an ensign in the U.S. Navy stationed at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station.”
Middle Georgia State Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Fixed Wing Flight Management, Class of 2015.
Career: “Currently I am a student Naval Aviator, which means that I have recently started Naval flight training. Upon completion I will be designated or ‘winged’ as a Naval Aviator. I love having the opportunity to serve my country while also working in a field that I love: aviation. Wearing green or tan pajamas to work everyday is also a plus (flight suits are very similar to ‘onesies’). I chose the Navy specifically to be stationed near the beach and good seafood restaurants for the majority of my career.”
He credits his Middle Georgia State experiences with … “Preparing me for the Navy by teaching me how to handle a professional training environment. Values I learned there, such as perseverance, dedication and a strong work ethic, are applicable to any profession, especially the Navy. The Eastman Campus, specifically, provided a lot of great opportunities. It was nice to be immersed in an environment fully devoted to aviation. I spent three years there, and served on the Student Government Association in various capacities. I also had the opportunity to volunteer my time with a local volunteer fire department, which allowed me to experience some things that I may not have been exposed to in a classroom environment.”
Five years from now he sees himself … “Still in the Navy, hopefully as a winged Naval Aviator. As of now I have no idea what airframe I will be flying, or even what part of the world I’ll be living in. But I’m very excited to embark on this journey.”