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    billet to japan

    Never did we think Japan would be the first assignment but here he goes. Phone ? On base off base housing? Take furniture don't take furniture? Kid purchased couch, TV entertainment center, pots and pans,queen size bed,kitchen table all very nice didn't want to buy cheap stuff buy quality once...
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    Rising Freshman help/question...

    Sounds like you have a well rounded kid! Just make sure his community service and leadership along with sports stay balanced. It's the complete package they are looking for --wish i had the formula for you but alas none of us do! Good luck!
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    Is it okay to bring *this* on I-Day?

    under the radar -- do not take anything -it will be stored and you don't have time to use them nor the room to store them.
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    New Command

    Thanks old friend!
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    New Command

    True universal is ok unless you were in in '08 --or'11---and watch it closely --what deployed or young service member knows to do that
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    New Command

    very true---just didn't like the hard sale tactic -- not many young service members know what questions to ask
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    New Command

    Thanks!
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    New Command

    Thank you and yes First Command ----spoke to Ensign ---1st red flag package --2nd red flag needed another checking account to send money thru--3rd red flag universal life policy-----thank you !
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    New Command

    Views and opinions on them and the investments? Company meets with service members and offers investment advice.
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    Still in the game

    Memories You guys make my heart hurt!! I admit I have been stalking this post ---I re-lived the mailbox stalking---may I offer my heartfelt hopes and prayers that no matter if the TWE or the BFE arrives you all know how wonderful you or your kids are and it can take hopefuls more than one...
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    Facebook and Parent pages

    Congratulations to all appointees and parents! 4 years ago I started looking at this forum because I had no clue what my DS was getting into and no idea where to begin looking for help in the process and rollercoaster that is USNA. This forum is a wealth of info and advice and there are...
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    Directly from High School

    My firstie went straight in from high school. He said if he knew then what he knows now he would have tried for NAPS. Depends on the kid some high schoolers are ready some are not. It's tough no matter what but priors and kids with some college seem to do better. With that said I think the...
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    USNA Selection

    no way to really tell '14 parent here ----everything you have said shows you have what it takes -but don't get caught up in stats or %'s. Every year there are different numbers admitted. Every year 3'qd perfect app/ nominations etc are turned down for one reason or another or admitted for one...
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    Is there any FB group for USNA parents?

    join them all '14 parent---join them all see what fits you and your needs --take what you need ---it won't take long before you find your fit. List serve --definitely---sometimes the email notifications will drive you nuts but after plebe year you can go to the general notifications. Mid Moms...
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    finding a place to live upon commissioning.

    Where do you start when looking for a place to live once you graduate from a service academy. Do commissioned officers take part of their basket leave to go and look or is there a faster better way? Are all training facilities connected to some sort of apartment complex or do you just hit a real...
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