NROTC College Program or PLC?
Hello, In a few days I will arrive on my campus as a freshman NROTC-Marine Option non scholarship(college program) midshipmen. I read about how difficult it is for even the most competitive midshipmen...
View ArticleRec for surgery on Deviated septum
I took my ds to his med exam this am- it was not far- no wait- all smooth- I am praying that doesn't mean the rocky road is about to begin.... Any advice on deviated septum's? I have asked before and...
View ArticleCoast Guard searching for missing cargo ship El Faro
http://www.weather.com/news/news/hurricane-joaquin-el-faro-us-coast-guard-florida
View ArticleANG Reserve PDQ Waiver Denied Now Trying AFReserve Waiver
This is for an officer appointment, no prior military experience. My waiver for "adjustment disorder" PDQ was denied by ANG Reserve. I am now applying to go through MEPS with AFReserve and have not yet...
View ArticleUSAFA Falcon Visitation Experience
Hey guys I haven't found anything on the forum about this topic, so here is my situation: I recently received an email stating that I was nominated to attend the USAFA FVE(see title) and that it was...
View ArticleVirginia Nomination/Presidential Nomination Question
Greetings. This is my first time posting a question. I've read through a lot of the threads (thank you so much who have provided some great information). This is my situation. I am a retired Chaplain....
View ArticleTorn ACL
My son is in the nominating process. Tore his ACL in football two weeks ago. Has medical exam today. Fully functional. Going to have surgery next week because he wants to continue with sports. Will he...
View ArticleArmy ROTC
The first board for Army ROTC meets mid October. If selected on the first board, when will I hear by?
View ArticleC-130 crash in AFG - 12 dead
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/militar...hes-afghanistan-defense-officials-say-n437191 5 USAF crew 5 contractors 2 AFG (on the ground) RIP
View ArticleMy News from USAFA Parent's Weekend
Attended a short meeting with a parent’s group rep who attended USAFA parent’s association meeting hosted by Gen. Mitchell. Here is what was passed along: #1: RPA slots. This is the #1 mission that...
View ArticleInterview
Does completing the interview for the academy help you with the admissions process?
View ArticleMedical exam for NROTC scholarship?
When do I take the medical exam? If I get the scholarship do I take it after I receive the scholarship?
View ArticleTips for ALO interview this week
My ALO admissions interview is this Friday. I have been in contact with my ALO for several years as I worked towards my senior year and applying to the Academy. He knows me and my credentials pretty...
View ArticleNew retirement proposal bad for grads?
At first glance it looks like the agreed upon but not yet in effect proposal may be less lucrative for current cadets and midshipmen if they choose to make the military a career. Is it bad for them?...
View ArticleACT and PT
Hello, I am applying for the ROTC scholarship and just got my last ACT scores back, a 27. The military professor at the college I want to go to told me the Army super scores, so my super score is a 28....
View ArticleInterview parents?
My sons AROTC interview is Tuesday. I know for his usma and usna interviews they asked to speak with my wife and me. Do they do that during ROTC interviews as well? Should we go with him, and if so,...
View ArticleApplication process
My son has everything completed on his army ROTC application, and it was all submitted prior to yesterday's deadline for the October board. However, on his portal his fitness test, which was just...
View ArticleFoundation/NAPs question
Is it correct to assume that if a DD/DS is offered a Foundation/NAPs that it will come late in April after appointments are made?
View ArticleProtein in Urine
Just joined the forum and boy, wish I'd known enough to talk to my son sooner. He works out daily, is a two sport athlete (soccer and swimming), lifts weights and is preparing for the CFA. He hydrated...
View ArticleCFA
One if my friends who got in the the USAFA as part of the class of 2019 told me that they kind of ignored the CFA scores last year. His brother was also appointed but apparently got 20 under the...
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