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My DS actually liked receiving pranks. A card with the music "I Will Survive" which he opened and then reported to a detailer that he thought he had contraband. The detailer, barely keeping a straight face, gave the card back. Since the care packs are opened in front of everyone, we sent an...

Oh, and we also had wisdom teeth removed (that were going to need to be removed eventually) before I-Day so there was one less thing DS would have to worry about during plebe summer or plebe year.

Great advise on what to bring or better said, what not to bring. Can literally show up with just the paperwork. Our son took a backpack containing the paperwork, a calculator for testing during plebe summer and a change of underwear. He wore the new running shoes that were purchased just...

We stayed at the Historic Inn's Governor's House for I-Day. It was a straight, short walk right into Gate 3. Loved it! For PPW, we rented a house right outrside of Gate 1, couldn't have been more perfect for walking our mid back to Bancroft each night (the cars were lined up as far as you...

Mine chose Aero with a monor in French.

My plebe went snowboarding with his company a couple of weeks ago! The dark ages aren't all bad!

I believe the khakis are required for their time in the fleet this summer. My DS also put in for NASS and subs. He has adjusted to the Academy very well, balancing academics, military obligations, and sports better than expected. Loves most of his classes and professors. Sounds great when he...

Last year, my son received nominations from Cornyn, Hutchison, and his local representative. After the call from Cornyn's office with congratulations, they did later take the nomination back to award it to someone else. We did attend the meet and greet which was a nice gesture.

I have to agree with MIHOSER. I felt so much better handing over my son after the CVW. We did not spend time with our son but toured the facilities, attended informational seminars for parents and visited Annapolis. We also met some parents that we have now seen every time we have visited the...

I am also interested in what options they will have to store things this summer.....

Our Plebe was at the Pointsettia Bowl instead of the AAB....the holidays were definitely over booked for us....

BAldridge, when my son received his LOA's, copies were sent to his MOCs by the Academies. The Academies want to make sure that the MOCs know who they want. They were aware and should be aware of yours by the time they make their decisions.

My son received an appointment to USNA and an NROTC scholarship. The NROTC liason in our area contacted my son and requested (strongly) that he apply after seeing his name on the USNA application list. The two were completely separate processes, interviews etc, but the liason stated they were...

My plebe was able to validate wrestling and therefore has a free period this semester.

My DS, currently a plebe at USNA, received advise from an ALO to send copies of his recommendations that were sent to his MOC's to the academies. He requested copies from those sources and forwarded them on. He received appointments to USNA, USMA and USAFA. I would only send letters that you...