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I think it's an awesome post and it just shows how true leaders step up and excel. It makes me think about all those soldiers, sailors and Marines that had to step up and perform during WWII. A great number of them didn't show up to boot camp as fighting machines.

Probably has something to do with people thinking/hoping that Biden is eventually going to sign off on paying everybody student debt and everybody wants to get own the gravy train. Obviously this doesn't apply to the Academies but it would for Harvard, UNC, etc...

I'm guessing there is some preferences given out but can't say for sure as it relates to handing out scholarships. I know from experience that when it comes to *branching*, it's absolutely a factor and it does a disservice to everyone involved.

I'm sure things change all the time but when my daughter graduated in 2014, about half her class went into the Reserves instead of AD. As stated above by Montana, the OML was essentially for where you get posted as they got to turn in a "wish list" prior to graduation. My daughter ended up at...

Tons of great options out there. My kids love the early version of the Nike boot. My son later went to Rocky and then wore Danner's the whole time on active duty. I wore Danner's for nearly 30 years of law enforcement. Nothing but the soles ever wore out...

This is overall great advice and a great place to watch the storied franchises of the hockey world like the Blackhawks and Bruins come to town and watch super heroes like Patrick Kane, Brad Marchand and essentially every starting Bruin what real hockey is all about. The Predators players like to...

Interesting question as I know that all the "state" universities in CA such as San Diego State, Sacramento State, Chico State, etc...are all going online for the Fall semester from what I understand. I know SDSU has an AROTC component. If they students aren't going to school, how will they take...

Great post cb7893....my son in law has done something similar although I think he always knew he may be a lifer. He is in an assignment that has provided opportunities for training that included added commitments upon completion. On the last one, he had to commit to an add'l 5 years but he loves...

Well. I've been on this board almost 10 years and while I'm sure it's happened, I've never heard of anybody coming on here and wanting to branch Finance Corps as their 1st choice. While I'm sure the standard answer to your question is the rankings change yearly based on needs of the Army. That...

How about a 2020 Ford Raptor. Preferably the Shelby edition. I know my son would have like that. :) Congratulations to your boyfriend!!

Hopefully by the time school starts up, this mess will be mostly behind us. If not, I can only assume it will be online but I don't know how they'll do teh 1fitness testing because you have to pass it for your scholarship to kick in. I'll leave it at that to avoid politics or hurting peoples...

I'm sure you're going to get plenty of good advice from others but w/o knowing your major or what fields interest you. The Federal system is always in need of computer experts for a variety of fields. I have a co-worker who's daughter works in some double secret NSA type field. I have no idea...

Unfortunately, the OP's question not withstanding, this is unfortunately true.

Short version....your brother is correct that he can exit the program and not owe a dime after his freshman year. If he shows up fro day one of his sophomore year, he's on the hook to re-pay all the money that he or the school has been paid as part of his scholarship. It's also possible for his...

BU's campus is definitely different. Are they an affiliate school for another program? Maybe BC's? If so, you may be required to travel over there for some PT and/or outdoor lab activities. At least the T runs right by/to both campuses. I never made it to Boston until my 40's but now go at least...