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We will also be there. Sporting gear from our respective schools, CGA and AFA. Yes, Go Bears, but how 'bout those Falcons?

Quoted because it bears repeating. This statement is as true as they come.

Rando Fund Sympathy and prayers for the family and friends (bsao7eagle) of Cadet Q. The loss of a young man with such a bright future is always hard to process for those who knew him and even for those of us who did not. I plan to make a donation to the Rando Fund at USAFA. If anyone else...

Agree Agree. Unnecessary if you are not trying out for a sport that requires them. You will not be alone if you are not wearing molded cleats.

Agree: Save Your Money Agreed. These are not the leather boots of days gone by - please save your money, not to mention you will be carrying the boots all on I-Day. If they were still leather (last class issued leather was 2011) I would be offering different advise, but the boots...

Unless things have changed so much, flight school is just like any station assignment and you are responsible for your living arrangements. There are many housing options available in Pensacola. For the first part my friends and I opted to live closer to PNAS, but we moved to the beach for the...

1. Isn't that the truth. There was ALWAYS something to look forward to during those AD years. 2. Parents of freshmen know that you will be hearing opposing opinions come out of your cadet's mouth on a monthly, weekly, daily, even hourly basis. Listen. Often they aren't looking for you to...

It is true. The applicants all look alike in the beginning, just like they all look alike by the end of I-Day. The competition is fierce. And most everyone who is competing for the slot is worthy. The numbers staggering. And the numbers being allowed in are smaller than in the past. So a...

Christcorp didn't say you couldn't get a nomination, just that it would be crass not to include the personal salutations in the letter seeking a nomination. I agree with Christcorp, it is in good form, good business, and a great lesson in life. When you can - personalize. Use that very small...

At some point some current cadets also get in the loop to meet with appointees and parents at a restaurant in town. I am thinking about the spring orientation, come to think of it, but maybe since they are changing how orientation runs maybe a few upperclassmen can join in. There is a...

I agree with the other two posters. I would only do it if you WANT it and understand it will be for personal development at this point and not necessarily a leg up. You won't have to have any pilot experience to go UPT, but you will have to qualify. Some of the best pilots I have ever flown...

Thanks for sharing. It will always be memorable for you all. Congrats and tell your son good luck this summer.

This echoes my experience which was "awhile ago" and I have seen it in the past few years on several of the teams. If you are good enough you will be picked up. Talent floats. All the best to you.

So True. I have seen some really interesting thing during my years of service. It is with great interest I will be watching the next several years to compare to "back in the day."

"There seems to be a huge misconception about our nation's history and Constitution. The Constitution guarantees freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. Separation of church and state is not found in the Constitution, but was found in a letter written by Thomas Jefferson, who was...