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    USNA exchange

    Ny nephew really enjoyed his semester at USMA and made some life-long friends while he was there. I think his positive experience was due in large part to his willingness to really become part of the community while he was there. He was a member of the Army Triathlon team for his semester in...
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    Restoration to 36 Companies

    When all was said and done it was also a positive for my nephew (‘23). Culturally the two companies were very different, and while he remains friends with people from his first company the people he will be “besties” with for life are people he might never have met without the shotgun.
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    LOA

    My nephew had an early LOA, but had to wait to clear DODMERB from a concussion several months earlier. Once the medical clearance came through he received his official appointment about a week later.
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    Plebe summer 2027

    That view makes up for a whole lot of inconveniences!
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    C/O '26 parents - place to commiserate and share. Roller coaster for the next 3 years!

    You really need to stop at Buc-ees if you’ve never been!
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    Blind Midshipman Graduated

    I was at the award ceremony when this young man was recognized for his perseverance and determination in completing his degree. Truly an inspiration!
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    T-7 days to Iday class of 2027!!!!

    That’s a lot better than 2019 when it was in the upper 90s! I live in Houston so I’m accustomed to the heat and humidity, but that day was brutal! Mother Nature made it up to us with an absolutely perfect Commissioning Week this year!
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    Service Academy Exchange Program

    My nephew (‘23) was an exchange student at West Point in the fall of ‘21 and he had a great experience! Here’s a brief USNA Instagram link about the experience: USNA Instagram He made some lifelong friends, got an “inside” look at another branch of the military, and even competed with the Army...
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    🌟 Countdown to commissioning ‘23: ARE YOU READY??

    His wife said he was! The Supe missed the 4:00 Superintendent’s Reception on Tuesday because of it.
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    🌟 Countdown to commissioning ‘23: ARE YOU READY??

    I’m almost ready! The suitcases are mostly filled and we leave Saturday morning!
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    Service Academy exchange programs?

    My nephew spent the fall semester last year at West Point and had a great experience. He liked seeing how another branch of the military works. My nephew made some life-long friendships while he was at West Point. He even joined the Army Triathlon Team and competed with them during his semester...
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    Spring break

    It’s hard to believe those Plebes who left for Spring Break in 2020 and didn’t return that academic year will soon be commissioned officers!
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    Blue Angels practice

    On the Blue Angels website they list the 24th as the show and the 26th for the flyover. Getting anxious for the CW schedule to be posted. It’s hard to plan with so many “what ifs” on the calendar!
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    2023 Graduation

    The clip from Senator McCain’s funeral gave me chills…very moving!
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    Herndon climb change

    We were planning to see it during CW also.
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