AOG / WEBGUY
Can anyone give me some insight about whether or not it is worth the price of $36 a month to join the AOG and gain access to webguy photos. Do they just post scores of random shots and you have to fish...
View ArticleAcademically fit??
Has anyone received an email asking for an updated transcript because as of now "you are not academically fit" but will review an updated transcript? Just curious as if this has happen to anyone and...
View ArticleAsk Us (current cadets) Anything
This is a thread where appointees (and others) are free to ask current cadets questions about life at the Academy. There are a few of us on here so I'm sure we'll be able to field most questions. That...
View ArticleSeminar Workshops
I've already put in my requests; but anyone that has attended the summer seminar, can you explain anything interesting that happens in the workshops?
View ArticleWhy No ACT Scores on the Freshmen Class Profile
I know that the USNA accepts ACT scores. But why do they not post any sort of ACT data on their freshmen class profiles? Does anyone know? Why, especially since more students take the ACT than the SATs...
View ArticleCommissioning numbers for 2016
For those interested here are the spring commissioning numbers for the SMCs: The Citadel - 151 VMI - 140 TAMU - 130 Norwich - 127 VA Tech - 127 North GA - 83 This does not reflect some who will be...
View ArticleFax down at NEX
if you faxed orders in the last 6 weeks to NEX check to make sure they have your order. Apparently the fax has been down and due to a strike it was not repaired.
View ArticleMemorial Day...what are your remembering?
http://www.intercom.net/~terrypl/MemorialDay.html I have read through many articles and descriptive "definitions" concerning Memorial Day, but, thought I would post this commentary link, since it sums...
View ArticleQuestions for CG of Cadet Command
I've been informed I have an hour luncheon with MG Hughes in a few weeks. Are there any burning questions/comments people have about the direction of ROTC (that won't result in a GOMAR)?
View ArticleOfficial Class of 2018 Appointee Thread
Hi all, Just received my appointment to the academy! Time to start this thread! If you got an appointment go ahead and add your name to the list below. Simply create a new post and use the following...
View ArticleCFA sit ups
I'm attending SLE in a week, and I'm hammering down my form for all the CFA events. I was confused about the form for the sit ups. Are they true sit ups? Or a variation? An explanation of the form...
View ArticleAre any of the nomination types preferred over the others?
I recently began my application for USMA Class of 2021 and I was wondering which nomination I should attempt to get. Would a congressional nomination increase my chances more vs. a service-connected...
View Articleclass of 2020 - bringing or not bringing boots?
I would love a tally on if the class of 2020 is planning on bringing boots or not. Although the paperwork states that it is highly recommended to buy and break in boots ahead of time, I get the...
View ArticleNominations while attending USMAPS
Hi, I know that even as a prepster, you have to obtain a nomination... I was wondering how USMAPS students (or another other Prep School student) obtains a Congressional nomination when most MOC's...
View ArticleExcused absence for NASS required by high school
Please accept my apologies if this was already posted in a thread or as a topic. I searched for it without results. My DD was accepted for NASS and was even more ecstatic to get her first choice,...
View ArticleQuestions For Founding Members
How did this website start? How old is it? Would you provide a brief history? Was it just USAFA in the beginning? Thanks
View ArticleGreatest American Military Debacles of World War 2
I was recently reading about British military debacles in World War 2 and, boy, there were a lot of them. Dunkirk in June 1940. British army, which fought the Germans all across Europe in 4.5 years of...
View ArticleSpec Ops Branch Difference
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...
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 ArticleNomination Essay
Could you guys let me know what you think of my essay. The prompt was, "Why I Want to Attend a Military Service Academy." Right now it's kind of a draft but please be honest. Thanks. Attending one of...
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