Recent content by alaska66

Don't buy a round trip ticket, instead buy two one-way tickets. The return to CGA can be purchased early, as that is a known, definite, time to return. Always leave plenty of time for weather or other delays. I suggest an early arrival on the Sunday return, as that alleviates stress for all...

You sound like the perfect candidate to go the Guard route. You will be able to fly while serving your country, and also pursue your engineering aspirations. In addition, you can apply to units that operate the airframe you are interested in flying. I would encourage you to start seeking out...

The last update to the Statement of Obligation and Acceptance I have in my file is dated in 2017. In that update, it states for 1/c and 2/c cadets: "No Prior Armed Forces Obligation. First and second class cadets who accepted an appointment without any prior obligation to the U.S. Armed Forces...

Yes, another sad reality...

While the retention rate seems acceptable, it is a hard realization for some parents that just because DS/DD cleared the hurdle of appointment/acceptance, that does not guarantee they will graduate and commission. It is a long, 4 years, and many events can lead to DOR or disenrollment...right up...

I'm not quite sure of the information you are requesting. The incoming class profile is generated by Admissions, but once the class enters CGA, Admissions no longer tracks them. Are you asking about total numbers? The number that enter a given class vs those that complete and...

I can assure you that applicants have had to declare a major on their application for at least the past 10 years, because I have personally seen the application every year. In addition, the major declaration is part of the applicants record in Admissions' database. Perhaps the AO was alluding...

With only 5 Admissions Officers covering the entire country, Admissions Partners are volunteers (prior graduates, Auxiliarist, parents of graduates/cadets, etc.) who assist CGA in identifying and recruiting candidates. We attend countless college fairs and service academy nights, make...

A declaration of intended major has been a part of the CGA application for many years...10+ years that I am personally aware of. Cadets are allowed to change majors their first year, but it comes with some strict guidelines, as the non-stem majors are capped. As for the discussion regarding...

For Coast Guard, the 8 years is added on to the minimum 5 years upon "completion" of flight school (winging). If, for instance, the SNA (Coasties are referred to as Student Naval Aviators, same as Navy and Marines) fails out of flight school, becomes medically disqualified, or DORs, they do not...

I agree there are many ways to show interest without getting your PPL, and definitely take advantage of those opportunities at CGA. However, every year there are 70+ cadets who apply for flight school, all with similar experiences showing "interest". When going in front of a selection board, it...

It can be done if you seek out a flight school who has an accelerated private pilot program. My LTJG took an online PPL course, and passed her written, then did a two week accelerated PPL program over leave. It's intense, and you have to be dedicated to fly all day for two weeks, but it is...

While a PPL is not required, it can be helpful. I have an LTJG who completed her PPL as a 2/c (received instruction at her home airport on leave), and received a flight school billet upon graduation. During her interview with the selection board her 1/c year, the fact that she had shown interest...

The MH-65s are being phased out. Projected date is 2035. As the above article states, the CG will increase the number of MH-60Ts. In addition, other articles have stated the CG has interest in replacing the 65s with tilt rotor platforms.

USNA has released more information, including identification. Such a sad tragedy. https://www.usna.edu/NewsCenter/2020/12/NAVAL_ACADEMY_IDENTIFIES_DECEASED_MIDSHIPMAN.php?fbclid=IwAR1Vpq7-McOeRH3Lvq0Z9I_ev655OMg_u9iOUc94yb_CvVtpEnielpaivsk