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    Amex discount for cadets

    For anybody that has the card, one benefit is free boingo. So it's definitely worth it to me.
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    Amex discount for cadets

    Thank you, both. I'm sure it will cover the charge. I just want to make sure. I already have one and the benefits are well worth it, if it's free.
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    Amex discount for cadets

    Do USAFA cadets receive the American Express platinum discount that active duty receives? The discount says active duty does not pay the annual fees.
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    As Wedge stated, he is my classmate and us priors are looked up to by the directs. The early reporting is to attend briefings only priors need. Also, it will allow you time to adjust and prepare your room for basic. The extra couple days are truly helpful. For the stripes, check your...
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    I am a prior with nearly 4 years tis.
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    For last year, the prep school had 4 progression phases. One for each school quarter. We received civilian clothes within the prep school area, I believe, after parents weekend. By second quarter we had civilian clothes on base. Third we could go off base in civilian clothes. Each phase...
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    Knee problems while running

    Try different shoes and have somebody record your running form. Then review and correct as needed. If you go to a good running store they can help you find the correct shoes and help analyze your running form. If needed, they can also find a brace to help support your knee. If you are...
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    For my class, we were told that if you were supposed to rank up during your time there that you would be paid as such. If you have any issues, or to find a concrete answer I would suggest asking your leadership after basic. They are more than willing to help you with it. Feel free to PM, if...
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    I believe that is the tradition for NorthWestern Prep. However, I might wear something funny. Just to add some spice to my third basic.
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    AFA wifi service?

    How well does Verizon work at the academy? Also, if I may ask, how much do you pay?
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    Yes, the majority of the prep school has host families. However, there are a few C/Cs that didn't receive one all year.
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    Have any sergeants attended the Air Force academy?

    In the upcoming class of 2021 there are a couple (two I believe) SrA with line numbers for staff that will be attending. They would have had SSgt if they had not attended the prep school and waited a year to apply.
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    The USAFA preparatory school. It's on the USAFA base.
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    USAFA Prep Questions

    Have questions? Hey, I graduated the prep school last month and will be going to the hill. If you have any questions about the prep school, feel free to ask.
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    7 Basic Responses

    Sir/ma'am, the seven basic responses are as follows; yes,sir; no, sir; no excuse, sir; sir, may I make a statement; sir, may I ask a question; sir, I do not understand; and sir, I do not know. You will have to recite them quite often when you arrive here and can learn them fairly quickly. So, if...
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