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    Plebe Summer Photos Class of 2016

    Mom2016, be patient, take your time and you will find (Waldo) your son. We found many great photos of our now Firstie son and never paid anything. Look through the USNA facebook site and search for Nushi Dropshots on Google...Nushi is our hero taking many thousands of photos throughout Plebe...
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    Tennis shoes

    Just be sure you have well broken in running shoes. Sons and daughters should be, by IDay, very well conditioned runners. Don't worry at all about the color...this is 2012 and no one cares about sneaker colors...there are bigger issues that detailers will be working on.
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    Army Navy Game 2012 tickets?

    MJOmom, great news that your going to make the game. It's something every Mid parent should try and experience. Get onto the Listserve and keep an eye out for Army/Navy game tickets. Many come up for sale. Look for "Club Seats" which in Philadelphia are worth the price. Don't pay any premium as...
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    Looking for a watch

    Great Watch Gift DS requested this as his HS graduation gift four years ago...he still raves about the look, feel and operation of this great watch...it's available on Amazon, of course. Citizen Men's AT0200-05E Eco-Drive Chronograph Canvas Watch
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    DODMERB Fail for Colorblindness - Waiver?

    The 20 - 24 waivers per year is about what you can expect. The Academy will initiate the process. However you're not forced to sign on with Marines...that's Service Selection which occurs in Senior Year and the Marines are themselves very selective. Colorblindness waiver means you will be...
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    Parking on I-Day

    Plebe Parent Support Future Mom, as a New Jersey parent you should take a look at the USNA NJ Parents website and Facebook pages. We offer a great deal of support and information to our in coming Plebe Family members. Stay tuned for details of the annual Welcome Aboard Picnic and I Day Eve/Day...
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    sea trials class of 2014

    Herndon is on...this is taken from the USNA NJ Parents Club Facebook page. Class of 2014 Herndon Climb: Monday, May 23 - 1:30pm...an don't miss the Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 24 - 2:00pm
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    USMMA Flag

    USMMA Flags For flags of all types and sizes go to: http://www.miniatureflagshop.com/ Search on US Merchant Marine. This is a great company to do business with. Good Luck.
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    Cell Phones/Computers

    Communications Home I can assure you that as soon as they get their phones back on PPW they will be very communicative. Remember this is 2010 and they are expert at staying in touch via text, Facebook and email and yes even phone calls. Parents will have an opportunity to be in touch if your...
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    Amount of candidates that recieve an appointment to USNA, NAPS, and foundation school

    Class of 2013 Profile This info is taken right from the USNA Website.Copied right from the press release. Make good use of this site as there is all sorts of great info...use the search option for much of what you are looking for. Best of luck. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: The Class of 2013...
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    Plebe Summer - First Phone Call on Sunday July 11th

    Phone calls can come at any time during the day and will vary by company. Throughout the entire Plebe summer all activities planned or otherwise will vary by company. Don't be surprised that "schedules" will change with little notice.
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    looking for a good watch

    Here's a real winner: Can get it on Amazon... Citizen Men's AT0200-05E Eco-Drive Chronograph Canvas Watch. Survived NAPS and Plebe Year and it keeps on tickin'.
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    Can i bring a laptop to NAPS

    Laptops at NAPS Chiic, I sent you a private message.
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    Send NAPS Questions This Way

    NavyMom15, your Napster will be told to report two days before the High Schoolers' I-Day for their own I-Day experience. They are not there as additional arms and legs and won't be moving stuff around for the detailers at all. If anything their movement through I-Day is to make sure all systems...
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    Older Mids???

    Priors, in my son's company at the Academy are well respected by younger Plebes as well as upperclassmen. Of course you will come in as a Plebe as everyone else but your knowledge of Navy things in general and your experience in the fleet will serve you well. Often my son seeks out Priors to get...
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