Recent content by jbm02

Thank you for posting those clips. My recently retired BIL will be saluting DS (AROTC). What is the typical schedule at a commissioning? I'm clueless, DS started to explain but I'm not sure I caught everything, and I know better than to call the cadre office to ask! Hope someone here can give...

This is a terrific idea. We couldn't do it at the end of the year (due to quick BOLC dates etc) but wish we could have. Instead, we let DS and his best buddies from ROTC have our timeshare at WDW for their spring break week. Their choice whether to do parks, hang by pool, etc. They've been such...

We purchased ASUs, 3 pairs of OCPs and class ring. DS was happy that he could personalize one side of his ring and elected to have ROTC insignia. These 4 years went by so fast. Happy for him but, yes, a little bittersweet.

DS was informed today that he made the cut for active duty! He's very excited, and grateful. I don't have any numbers on his BN other than being told all except 1 who wanted active duty got it...

My DS was contacted by a school that was not on his list and one which we hadn't considered. The ROO not only called him, but called back to speak to my DH and me, and provided a lot of information for the school and why it would be a good fit for DS. While DS ultimately decided against that...

When do the cadets receive notice of their BOLC schedule? We'd like to send our DS and roommates (all but 1 are AROTC) on a trip for graduation but are hesitant due to BOLC ...

My DS is currently in Angola. A little rough getting out of the U.S. (Flight canceled twice) Anxiously awaiting news and pictures!

My DS is an MSII in the Mohawk Battalion (although at Siena, not RPI). If you don't get a response from someone at RPI, feel free to message me and I can send you DS's contact info to answer any questions about the Battalion. Congratulations !!

SPM, make sure your DS checks his email spam filter. My DS checked the CC portal, his ako and his school email - nothing, and he was very disappointed. I just said in an offhand comment, did you check your spam folder? He thought I was nuts - but that's where it was. If not, he should check...

What a great idea. I was a "guest lecturer" at a local college's ROTC class last night and someone forgot to inform me that uniform of day was ASU; I appeared in ACUs. Wish I read this post before today - I would have called to check!

My DS (MSII) went back to school a week early to compete for a spot on the Battalion Ranger Challenge team. His battalion is made up of 3or 4 colleges/universities. He tried to explain it to me, but I'm not really sure what it entails. He is so excited about it. Hope he makes it but if not, I...

Frank, my DD has already expressed some interest in SUNY Maritime, although only a 9th grader. If your DD decides to go there, we'd appreciate her/your comments/reviews, etc. We're in EG too!

DS took oath in front of other cadets and parents this weekend at a "Battalion" Day. There was a DNC competition and sports competitions between the 3 colleges that form the ROTC battalion. All then gathered for the awards for the day. Cadets who successfully completed LDAC, CULP, and Airborne...

As a current member of the 42ID, I love this one!

I'm not sure if it qualifies as a "movie" but my choice is "Band of Brothers".