Iran Releases 10 US Navy Sailors in Gulf
Curious what our Navy folks think about this situation: http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/13/politics/iran-sailors-capture-navy-criticism/index.html
View ArticleInfo for NAPSters
If you haven't seen some of this info yet, take a look. Though the dates will be difference, it gives a good look on what you can expect. Feel free to ask any questions about NAPS (I was both a NAPSter...
View ArticleAFROTC Rated Boards 2016
This is the first post in regards to the 2016 rated board which meets February 1st 2016. Feel free to post questions, comments, or anything related. Id like to hear peoples scores and stats if possible.
View Article13 hours-Battle for Benghazi
Going today to see 13 hours; Secret Soldiers of Benghazi today with son home from AROTC. I read the book by Michael Zuckoff and thought it very good- and makes you proud that our military contains and...
View ArticleMiscellaneous Questions
1. What's Plebe Summer like? What do you do and how long is it? Worst/best part? 2. Marine Transportation vs Logistics and Intermodal Transportation? 3. Traditions during Plebe Year and beyond? 4....
View ArticlePrep schools/Nominations
Sure this answer to this question is out there if someone would point me in the right direction. Do you have to receive a Nomination to be considered for a Prep school?
View ArticleRescinding ROTC Scholarship Acceptance
I have been awarded four year scholarships for AROTC and AFROTC. The papers for AROTC came and I accepted the scholarship offer knowing that if I got a different offer I could rescind my acceptance. I...
View Article2016 NASS
DS is applying for this summer's NASS. The online application instructions are headed with a big orange highlighted sentence: "NOTE: Please use Internet Explorer to fill out this application." His...
View Article"Agencies" on DoDMERB dashboard - qualification indicator?
Hi Everyone, We were looking at the DoDMERB portal dashboard and noticed that even though our DD has applied to 3 SAs (USNA, USCGA and USMMA) and the NROTC only 1 SA (USNA) is listed as an "agency"...
View Article2016 SLE No Essay???
My DS told me and his baseball coach/math teacher, a USMA grad, that there was no essay as part of the SLE application. The coach/teacher was really surprised. He said essays have always been part of...
View ArticleBCT Tips and Shin Splints
Hey everybody! I was very fortunate this past week to be offered an appointment to USAFA and am now really looking forward to an awesome four years at college and an even better career in the Air...
View ArticleUS Marines Co-Ed Boot Camp?????
Oh my god, it's true. Sigh. Parris Island will never be the same. http://www.military.com/daily-news/...ke-boot-camp-coed-remove-man-from-titles.html "Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has given Marine Corps...
View ArticleCoast Guard Academy instructor wins $1 million Powerball prize
Congrats to LT Norberg, Class of 2008. http://fox61.com/2016/01/15/new-lon...my-instructor-wins-1-million-powerball-prize/ NEW LONDON -- Beginner's luck paid off big time for a graduate and instructor...
View ArticleHoliday break with your 4/c mid/cadet
DS has been home for a full 2 days and has been sharing lots about his first semester at USNA. Its still his dream school and he says sometimes he can't believe he's there. We're glad he's made some...
View ArticleTurned in my Summer Seminar App Late
Or at least it was late in Colorado's timezone. I live in Hawaii and I just recently turned in my application for the USAFA Summer Seminar Program on January 15, 2016 at 9:03 p.m. HAST. However, when I...
View Article2nd board waiting
I have everything sent off. I am currently awaiting the 2nd board to come January 25th-29th of 2016. Does anyone know, how long after the board meets will they change the application portal and send...
View ArticleWas First board just the big 3 athletics gimmies?
I am a parent of a passed over in AROTC first round student. Obviously we all think our kids are the best so there is frustration but the hardest part is seeing people posting they have a 4yr award...
View ArticleRemedial?
I got a remedial. Is that good? I have a condition that is considered unwaiverable by many even though it has no effect on me. Is a remedial a good sign then? Also, if I get a waiver for NROTC or USNA...
View ArticleOCS or ROTC
So I'm only beginning to consider a career in the armed forces and I'm new to all of this but I have read up on doing ROTC at Syracuse University, or finishing school and doing OCS. I'm currently going...
View ArticleAlternate Nom from MOC
My DS heard from another candidate that he met at the MOC interview in Nov. That candidate has LOA from SA (he's a recruit athelete). The candidate also got an alternate nom from this MOC & the...
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