The secret behind his success lays in good mentorship and the willingness to prepare, Williamson explained. After attending night school and finishing up a bachelor's degree in business management, he decided he wanted to become an officer. After receiving a master's degree in management through Webster University, Mo., he completed an internship at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, working in the Tricare field. They showed me around, answered all my questions, and I decided to go for it. Williamson was selected for commissioning on his second try.
Applicants only have two chances at the selection board before they're disqualified.
He explained why he decided to make the effort in the first place. When he came to that point, he still had time left in his enlistment and he started researching the possibility. I decided that I did want to become an officer and started laying the groundwork. But, more to the point, Williamson explained why he chose the MSC over other commissioning routes like officer training school. I've experienced the enlisted side of the house, and hopefully that will make me a better officer.