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As a Computer Science major at the United States Air Force Academy, Flowery Branch High graduate Michael Herrington had an interest in space as a career. In 2019 when the Space Force was created, he knew that it was an opportunity he couldn\u2019t turn down.<\/div>\n
“To be part of only the third graduating class able to commission directly into the Space Force is a humbling feeling, and I am excited to be serving my country at a time when so many new opportunities are presenting themselves within the services,” said Herrington.<\/div>\n
The U.S. Space Force handles a wide array of military operations from satellite operations & communication, electronic warfare, orbital tracking, and a plethora of other critical mission-support functions.<\/div>\n
“I am excited to be serving in America\u2019s newest service branch, and I am thankful for my time spent in Hall County Schools and at Flowery Branch High, which I believe helped prepare me for the academic rigors of the Air Force Academy and set me on a path to success in leadership,” continued Herrington. “Additionally, I am grateful for the guidance and mentorship of Mrs. Beth Purdy and Mrs. Laura Novotny-Beaver, who were big influences during my final year at Flowery Branch.”
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