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    Last of the Class 2017

    Congrats! My head just exploded thinking about your next 2 weeks - keep us advised of your progress!
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    Boots for Beast and Garrison

    Thanks - tried on the Bates Delta 8s and then ordered online the M8s. There were no instructions that I remember about the correct type of low quarters - any feedback about that topic?
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    Boots for Beast and Garrison

    My DS is emailing WP and I'll call on Monday if necessary - we need to know what the deal is so braking in can commence!
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    Boots for Beast and Garrison

    Not finding any of the prescribed boots at Ft Dix No Bates M-8 -- only Delta 8's -- no khybers at all - no Belleville 310s only 320's -- help!
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    USMA Class of 2017 Acceptance Thread

    Been out of country in the Dominican on a missions trip with my son and his senior class this week - heading back to NY today - out of contact - expecting good news once back in the states! My son will let you know.
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    USMA Class of 2017 Acceptance Thread

    This thread will be sparse until around the end of February -- if I understand how USMA is operating this year -- not many appts will be handed out until end of Feb unless you have some extenuating circumstances.
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    How important is the choice of which academy you go to?

    Back in the 80's I only applied to USAFA -- I wanted to fly, didn't really know much about any of the academies, but researched and applied to USAFA due to my only real interest being in aviation. Glad I made the choice I did -- any other route to 2nd Lt would not have allowed me to get into...
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    BFE TODAY!!

    Congrats - that is exciting news! What is the sport?
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    Principal Alternate Nomination--What does this mean for me?

    Nominees may be submitted in three categories: without ranking, with a principal candidate and nine ranked alternates, or with a principal candidate and nine unranked alternates.7 When the Member specifies a principal candidate, that individual will be appointed to a DOD academy as long as he or...
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    Concerned Parent about accepted behavior

    All the replies are well said - I can't say it better so I won't really try. Been there - done that - got the T-Shirt and my oldest will be going if he so chooses and I have no worries!
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    Army-Navy Game

    +1
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    Army-Navy Game

    As a current cadet I can understand the frustration even more than the rest of us who were rooting for Army - but you're edging into the mean-spirited regime. I thought it was a great game - definitely too many turnovers though - wish they would have pulled it out. Hopefully you'll do good on...
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    Go Navy! Beat Army

    I think it is on CBS - all you should need is basic cable or some rabbit ears!
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    Army Navy Game

    Sounds like a lot of fun - a little jealous - I think I'll be rooting for Army this year due to the longer drought for them!
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    Religious Bigotry at West Point (?)

    I agree with this sentiment. IMHO the military goes to great lengths to be neutral on faith (maybe too great at times). I can't remember the last time a supervisor ever made the horrible mistake of saying Merry Christmas during the Christmas season!
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