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    LDAC 2014

    LDAC/WarriorForge I wrote to the PAO at Ft. Knox about the LDAC 2014 Facebook page and the WarriorForge blog. They said both will be posted in May and to check back then. My son went through LDAC in 2010 and the PAO office at Lewis-McChord did a great job of keeping everyone informed...
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    Citadel acceptance- Class of 2016

    Follow up There are no dumb questions. It is always a good idea to follow up after sending in your information. Keep copies of everything you send in and keep a record with date items were sent. That advice also applies once you are in the school too. If a professor has to sign a document...
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    VMI or Citadel or Norwich

    The Citadel-one parent's perspective My son graduated from The Citadel in May of 2011. I've blogged about our experience for the Off the Base blog site and also my own site. You can find the entries for both here:doriegriggs.wordpress.com
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    Citadel acceptance- Class of 2016

    To see what Matriculation Day looks like see this link: http://vimeo.com/12500496 Knobs should report in a plain t-shirt, plain shorts, crew socks and athletic shoes. It makes it easy to change into the dark blue PT clothes if you already are wearing the socks and shoes. Remember to break in...
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    Citadel acceptance- Class of 2016

    I've updated my blog for members of the Class of 2016 and their families. See the links in the entry for helpful tips. Check the Citadel Parent Info for a list of entries to help you prepare for Matriculation Day...
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    Citadel acceptance- Class of 2016

    Blog and FB sites for The Citadel For helpful information for incoming knobs and parents, see my blog: Doriegriggs.wordpress.com the "Helpful Links" section lists the Facebook groups for parents only.
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    VMI vs. The Citadel dilemma

    My son looked at both and went to The Citadel. He was a 4 year Army ROTC cadet, history major, XO of the Army ROTC his senior year. He liked the location. We are in Georgia. A number of his friends are from Texas. I can put you in touch with them if you'd like. I have a blog for Citadel families...
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    Freshman Socks?

    The package will say "Crew" length socks. THe gold toe brand is a good one. They are sturdy, thick, socks.
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    Citadel 11 Mom

    I'm the mom of a 2011 graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. If I can help anyone as they prepare to report for Matriculation Day August 13, please let me know. The past year I've written for the blog site Off the Base about our experiences at The Citadel. There are...
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    Citadel Class of 2015 Acceptances!

    Citadel info for the Class of 2015 You and your parents may find this blog helpful as you prepare for Matriculation Day: http://offthebase.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/a-letter-to-the-citadel-class-of-2015/
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