Does USMA have a cadet sponsor program similar to USAFA?
My son was appointed to the USMA and we are wondering if they have a sponsor program for cadets similar to the ones at USAFA? We used to live in Colorado Springs, and many people in our church and in...
View ArticlePassport Books and Cards
Time to renew DD's passport. Does anyone have input as to whether a Passport Card would be a useful and convenient travel document, or will she always need to produce her Passport Book? We don't mind...
View ArticleLead program appointments
Hello everyone new to the forums and was wondering if any prior enlisted personnel have heard back yet? I know the common thought is that the boards generally meet in April but diving into some older...
View ArticleCoast Guard goes back to paper after electronic system fails
The Coast Guard had to return to a paper based medical system after a switch to a new system did not work and the service couldn't revert to the old system.......
View ArticlePrep Status
Has any current MMI or NMMI sponsored preps/parents heard any news, yet? We were told it should be this week. Obviously, DS is a "little" stressed. Thanks.
View ArticleVarsity Letter crucial?
My son dug a hole his freshman year because he started a business and was unaware of service academy's. He supervised 24 people at 14 yoa so he has a good explanation for not having a 4.0 GPA. Straight...
View ArticleNROTC Eyesight
Hey, So I just received a 4-year NROTC scholarship to UVA. However, I just read in the booklet that they will not grant a medical waiver for any color vision issues in their program. I applied to the...
View ArticleMono?!?
My DS has accepted his appointment and will (god willing) report on June 30. However, I'm a bit panicked right now because there is an outbreak of mono in DS's school, especially in the senior class....
View ArticleM4A1 or M16 During Beast?
I understand that we qualify in basic marksmanship during Beast. Do we qualify on an M4A1, or on an M16? Another -unrelated- question: When do we receive a military ID? Do we receive one as cadets? Can...
View ArticleInternational Candidate for Admission
Hi, I'm new here and currently I'm an International Candidate for Admission. Two weeks ago I was contacted by the admissions officer and was told to send immunization record, color vision testing and...
View ArticleDrones fly for energy (Private sector work)
Not sure if this should be in off topic or here. There has been some discussion about Drones here on the forum. Thought someone might find this mildly interesting as an after service possibility.
View ArticleAFROTC Transfer to USAFA
Hi- I'm only a sophomore but I'm planning future contingencies if I don't get accepted by the ever-so-selective Academy straight out of high school. I have multiple questions about AFROTC, so bear with...
View ArticleBubble-wrap your appointee (literally).
View attachment 613 Found on the USAFA facebook page, I thought it was cute enough to share. Good luck Class of 2020 appointees.
View ArticleUSNA STEM Camp
Has anyone received their acceptance for this summer? My son was lucky enough to attend last year and re-applied but has not heard anything in regards to this summer. We understand he may not be...
View ArticleCongressional Nomination Source
Hello all! I am an applicant for the class of 2021 to USNA. I was looking for some advice on nominations. I live in Northern VA, and my congressonal district is VA-10. I just found out that since my...
View ArticleStill waiting...
My son received an email last week that his application was closed and under review by the cadet evaluation board. We are going nuts... checking forums, email, vms, mail... asking CGA cadets we know......
View ArticleChances at securing appointment
I am currently a junior in high school, I take 2 AP classes and 2 honors, I have a 4.3 gpa and have averaged a 4.0 since my freshman year, I have been elected onto my school's student government every...
View ArticleFalcon Foundation Scholarship
After the dark day of April 7, offer of Falcon Foundation scholarship shows up this morning!
View ArticleAFROTC vs Falcon Foundation Scholarship
Today my DS received a FFS which now put him in a dilemma between attending a "normal" college (UC Santa Cruz) with a 3 year AFROTC Scholarship and attending a PREP and going through the USAFA process...
View ArticleThe Citadel Class of 2020
Hey everyone! I was recently accepted to The Citadel and would love to hear from any other members of the Class of 2020!! Send me a DM or reply!
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