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I recommend following the ALO's advice. Your DS will be able to edit as necessary when he is at USAFA. He will be fully briefed on what he needs to do once he is settled. Regarding use subsequent to time at USAFA, our DS made some online purchases which were back-ordered. The items were sent to...

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SwimDad, the answer to your question about help with noms is yes. Since many sports, especially fall sports, don't have their 'wish' list of desired athletes done prior to congressional nomination deadlines, the admissions department works with congressional staffers to secure opportunities for...

Currently at USAFA for an Influencer Workshop. Had a briefing from the Head of Selections. It is highly unlikely that anyone will hear anything prior to February and most will find out in March. Most nominations aren't reported before November and some finish interviews in December.

Back in 2011, there was a mailbox stalker club. The appointments (or rejections) were announced via a big fat envelope (or thin white envelope). Portals would update a week after the mailings. It seems like the waiting is still the hardest part. Enjoy the ride...it gets crazier. Best to you all.

The USAFA family has lost another member. http://kdvr.com/2015/10/13/air-force-academy-officer-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-afghanistan/

Sage advice from BK. You certainly don't want USAFA to find out about it during security clearance.

Regarding a visit to USAFA, consider clicking on the 'Planning your visit' button on the AcademyAdmissions.com website. It's best to get detailed information directly from USAFA regarding programs whose requirements (and sometimes their cancellation) are in flux. We can only tell you what...

Follow the directions exactly. If they don't list a time frame then list them all. That last thing you want is to knowingly leave something out and then have to explain that when you get security clearance later. Facts are facts. List them all.

I was going to reply unlikely to Blondie 1, but after watching that game Saturday there's not much to argue. Hats off to the mids. They should be bowl eligible, have 8+ wins and own the CIC Trophy this year. Glad they're on our side before and after the game.

My son asked for chemical hand warmers. As the Captain said, cadets learn from each other. The AF gives them what they need. What isn't working week, the cadets quickly figure out work arounds.

Glad you can breathe again. Best wishes!

I have the good fortune of being invited to a workshop for teachers and congressional staffers in mid-October. I get the privilege of eating with cadets in Mitchell Hall on Friday. I hope to meet some SAF cadets while I'm there.

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g041 Please do not confuse contrary viewpoint as 'disagreement'. The people on here are trying to give you better intel on the reality of AF life at and beyond USAFA. No one is saying 'the OTHER guys are better', just that the competition is pretty ... well...competitive. Please don't take...