Surgery after being medically qualified.
I am an enlisted sailor waiting for a decision from the Academy. I am currently medically qualified with a SEC NAV nomination. All my paperwork is submitted but unfortunately, I fractured my distal...
View ArticleDon't know what to do after High School
I have no earthly idea what I want to do when I graduate. My original plan was to go to JSU with my friends and stay close to my boyfriend. Now, I'm interested in being a Marine. However, the time is...
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Diminishing Motivation
Just wondering if any of you have tips for staying focused and on track as it nears the end of the school year? Some nights I find myself continuously procrastinating after swim practice, resulting in...
View ArticleHerniated Disc
I am expecting to be offered a 3-year scholarship for AFROTC. I received a 95 on my PFA and can fully perform any task I am given. However, I had back surgery to correct a herniated disc, but I have...
View Article2 different questions: Cow Loan, Taxes.
1) Cow Loan. Why would they need a loan? Unless its to buy a car. Are there surprise costs that year? Do their stipends not cover it all? 2) Can we (parents) no longer claim our 18-19 yo college...
View ArticleUSAFA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread
Congratulations to all who have received appointments so far. Copy and paste and then add your own appointment to the list. Keep working hard and see you all in June at I-Day. 1. kmlDad2020 DS...
View ArticleClass of 2020 USNA Appointment Thread
Letsdothis/DS/Jan 20th Appointment and Acceptance/VA-07 Congressional Nom
View ArticleArmy Navy Game
Our DS will be attending USMA. I read somewhere about parents purchasing tickets to the game at R Day. I see the game is in Baltimore and we live in So Cal.. Do Plebes travel to the game? Would it be...
View ArticleCompany PFT standards
Someone told me that they know a person at West Point who's company PFT standard is a 13:00 2 mile. That time seems really, really fast to me to be setting as a bare minimum, so I must ask, are there...
View ArticleScared Scholarship Designee DODMERB
I am a scared high school scholarship designee for the AFROTC. I got the scholarship on April 1st (i swear i thought it was an april fools joke) and recently got a mail for the DODMERB exam. All of a...
View ArticleNROTC or Navy Reserves?
Hi all, I am currently a high school senior. I am very interested in serving in the Navy Reserves. If there was an option through NROTC to join the reserves, it would be perfect for me, but I don't...
View ArticleFlyovers!
Sorry folks, this is a continuation from another thread... While I was driving to work this morning (so I could afford to pay the taxes for the flyover at the Rockies home opener today) the commander...
View ArticleROTC scholarship acceptance letter
I recently received a 4-year ROTC scholarship. I found out about it on my portal... Someone told me that I need to give a confirmation that I will/will not accept the scholarship. Where/When can I do...
View ArticleOvernight Visit
DS has a 2nd Class brother at USNA. Got a TWE last year and reapplied to both USNA and USMA this past year. Received an appointment to USMA and had an overnight visit last week. He was excited, thought...
View ArticleMiami Marlins Fans
I just found out that Son #1 is doing the flyover for the Marlins' home opener tomorrow night. It's a bit of a short notice for me to get to the game, unfortunately. If anyone happens to get pics or...
View ArticleKnow it all? Sorry if I am wasting your time.
Can I just say the obvious that in spite of how much some want to keep these threads serious, I can't help but think that I am not alone in feeling like I am talking among friends. If you are new you...
View ArticleUSMA Class of 2020 Appointment Thread
USAFA has their thread up and running, so I guess it is time....Congratulations to all who have received appointments so far. Copy and paste and then add your own appointment to the list. Keep working...
View ArticleMarch 31st Last Day for USAFA appointments?
The official USAFA admissions timeline seems to indicate this. One more day until everyone knows?
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