Appendicitis?
Hi all, I had an appendectomy done for appendicitis when I was in kindergarten (thirteen years ago). Would this affect my ability to be medically qualified? Thanks!
View ArticlePlebes and Tattoos
As the (tat-free) father of a recently appointed class of 2020 18 year old, I have a question. Our DS is dead set on getting a tattoo today as his varsity basketball career is over, he is honored by an...
View ArticleTAMU Air Force ROTC Judged Best In The Nation This Year
Texas A&M University’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment has been judged the best such unit in the nation. Detachment 805, as the Texas A&M unit is technically designated,...
View Articleappointment 2020
My daughter finished all her application, dodmerb, CFA and nomination. do we know when the admission board reviews all the applications? How do we know how many appointments in one state?
View ArticleWhat is not provided by Uncle Sam?
So I know most things are paid for. Tuition, Room, Board, Clothing, Laptop...so what is not paid for? What about textbooks? How much monthly do parents send them? I was kind of thinking maybe an...
View Articlereef points - what to memorize?
Hello! Just finished up my week at Summer Seminar, I love it ten times more than I did before (and that is saying something)! As per the recommendation of an acquaintance, I picked up a copy of reef...
View ArticleThis waiting is killing me
The kid has plan B, C and D in place, so if he gets the Dear Gonzo letter, I know he will be OK. But, He wants this REALLY bad. As his Dad, I want to see him accomplish his dream. He has been talking...
View ArticleRing Melt
On the the 22nd Class of 2017 will have their ring melt. Here is a video from Class of '16 if you don't know about the melt. Enjoy! Push Hard, Press Forward
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This Is An Appointment, Correct?
This morning, my son checked his portal and a new box popped up with several links but only one works and that one says "Accept or Decline Your Appointment" and that link is clickable. The other links...
View ArticleUsmma class of 2020 appointment thread
I don't see this started anywhere is it time to begin?
View ArticleTransferring from USNA to Civilian College
I'm a 4/C MIDN at the Naval Academy considering transferring to a normal college. I posted about this about a month ago, and I am still not sure if I want to leave yet. I love the Naval Academy -- the...
View ArticleApp on File
Hello, I am all done with all my papers, my status on the top part is still App on file. I have finished DODmerb, CFA, and I have nomination from a Senator. Do admissions update it every week? does it...
View ArticleCFA
Good Evening, If the Naval Academy found that my CFA scores were not satisfactory, would they have emailed me informing me to retake the CFA? Just a quick question. Thank you!
View ArticleQuestions regarding marijuana experimentation
Hello so I plan on applying for an ROTC scholarship in either navy or Air Force next year.(junior in high school right now) I made a horrible mistake experimenting with marijuana one time when I was...
View ArticleFinally...a phone call
DS received the long-awaited telephone call from the Senator's office this afternoon and was offered an Appointment. Great start to the weekend!!
View ArticleNavy ROTC Submarine Officer
I was wondering how competitive it is and what exactly the process is to becoming a Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer through NROTC. Thanks.
View ArticleTBS- The Basic School
A few of the members here will have DS/DD graduating TBS very soon. Congratulations to you and your children! The long journey is being completed for them and a new one is beginning. How very proud you...
View ArticleHow to select a battalion
DS received a 3 yr to the two schools he is interested in. With spring breaks coming ( and schools closing) plus state competitions, tournaments etc., there is little time to squeeze in a visit and...
View ArticlePlan B Involves an ROTC Scholarship
Hello. My son just found out yesterday that he received an appointment to West Point. Of course, he is excited. He also received the four-year Army ROTC scholarship a few months ago which he accepted....
View ArticleSOF options/Branch/Officership/kicking doors
Hi, I was just wondering what brach or branches hold up more Spec Op opportunities for officers?My dream is to be a Green Beret 18A. But I'm also curious about other Spec Ops oportunities in the...
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