Minority Status
I am African American and live in a single-parent home. Would this be considered a minority status to USAFA. Does USAFA actively seek out minorities?
View ArticleRecruiting qualifications
I've been arrested several times but I was never convicted for any of the charges. The cases were dropped. I know these charges would not show up in a background check for a regular job. I'm interested...
View ArticleBear's den login: anyone else noticing additions to the applicant status page?
For the past couple days, after logging into Bear's Den login, we've noticed things being added/changed on my DS applicant status page. For example, late last week, there was an additional menu line,...
View ArticleUSNA vs. USMA
So, I never thought I would ever have to make this decision; however, I have recently been accepted to USMA, as well as USNA from a month earlier. My background: I have been pursuing USMA for 6 years,...
View ArticleFemale Cadet Percentage
The class of 2019's profile states that 26.5% of the class is made up of females. I've heard from a few sources they are looking to increase that percentage. Can anyone confirm this?
View ArticleAFROTC Tier 1 Electrical Engineering major question
I spoke with a person involved in the AFROTC program in the engineering department at Valparaiso University (crosstown affiliate with University of Notre Dame's AFROTC detachment 225) yesterday who...
View ArticleDating between academies
Are there rules for dating between academies? Army/Navy dating. It doesn't seem like a good idea to me, but I'm a dad.
View ArticleIm not happy....
In a short amount of time the main stream media will be reporting about an incident that has occurred at West Point. Im very upset with the myopic view a few bad cadets in their decision making in...
View ArticleInteresting Article: No Skirts for Midshipmen at USNA Graduation
No more skirts: Female midshipmen to wear trousers at Naval Academy graduation http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/...naval-academy-skirts-0224-20160224-story.html
View ArticleJust toured USAFA
Well I write this from the hotel room in Colorado Springs. DS toured USAFA yesterday and USNA three days before that. Both were of the highest quality. Lots of people have offered him advice. What I am...
View ArticleSecurity clearance paperwork
On the security clearance paperwork, it says to list 3 people who have known you well for at least 7 years and can not be relatives. My daughter is a military dependent and we have not lived anywhere...
View ArticleBest watch?
Any suggestions for the best type of all around watch for someone that is going into an Academy/ROTC/SMC? I'm looking at g shocks
View ArticleAthletes and Cadets
Out of curiosity, are athletes treated any differently than cadets at places like VMI or The Citadel? Do they keep themselves apart, do they miss any regular workout activities b/c of practice, is...
View ArticleCadet Personal Computers
I have a few questions regarding the Laptops issued to cadets. I am an incoming freshman, and at the summer seminar last year my cadre informed me that the school issued laptops (respectfully) sucked,...
View ArticleCompetitiveness of USAF UPT vs USNA/USMA
My lifelong dream is to serve as a military aviator, specifically to fly fighters or attack helicopters. My first choice would be fixed-wing, so I have been focusing on USAFA. However, the more I look...
View ArticlePilot Couples?
Would anyone be willing to share their stories (successful/unsuccessful) of couples going through UPT and beyond? How much influence will Join Spouse have (if even possible w/ different airframes +...
View ArticleApplying for AFROTC as an incoming sophomore.
My knowledge about the ROTC program isn't very in-dept, however, due to staggering tuition prices, I'm desperate, and I'm looking at options that will provide a remedy to my situation (hence I've been...
View ArticleSlates
Im completely lost as to what slates are and what they mean. Can someone please explain them?
View ArticleAppointee Stats
Could some appointees post their full stats so I can see where I need to improve? Thanks.
View ArticleIs my understanding correct?
After reading various posts, I want to check my understanding of appointment status updates. My DS portal status states "complete pending review". Does this mean: 1. He is 3Q 2. Nomination on file (he...
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