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USNA grad C/O 2019 went in wanting to fly to fly F35 off of carrier decks. Then he wanted be attack helos in USMC. He is now flying USMC C130's moving people and cargo. He still became a pilot but what changed? His goals and desires while at USNA. Mainly he enjoyed his time in leadership roles...

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Straying a bit from OP, but DW and I subscribe to "your MIDN, is our MIDN". While we live too far away from the USNA to be sponsors, we try our best to be welcoming when the opportunity arises. Whenever we get to the Yard we always have DS invite whoever he wants for a meal or errands. 4/C and...

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Wow this thread sure strayed away from the OP question.

Good advice so far @Skipper07 summarizes it. DS '25 validated all that he could and has resulted in lots of flexibility and ability to manage class load slightly better than average. Also allowing him to consider getting a "minor" in a language. Note that you can always choose to not validate...

I think sometimes families can also get access during commissioning week. As always be wary of some rando on an anonymous website.

@Capt MJ coming through again with great advice. DW and I are looking at Italy in 2026. Celebrate 30 years of wedded bliss :). We have also discussed the need to cross the pond for some long weekends to see Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.

Also consider parking at Hillman Garage in DTA. Yes it costs more $ and can fill up, but it shaves precious time in waiting for shuttle and having to go to stadium.

We got a super brief visit with DS during PPW in 2021. Note this is not their room. They will move many times. DS move rooms 4-5 times from I-Day to end of Plebe year. Some of that was programmed during Plebe summer some of that was driven by his Plebe year company traditions. DS did not want...

Yup, if the Navy wants it to happen, it will be done! DS Youngster cruise changed from SD to OCONUS with about 36 hours notice. He did not get final departure time until about 8 hours before flight. Semper Gumby

Less than 8 weeks to go for I-Day for C/O 2028. As I reflect on my own journey since my DS accepted his appointment and subsequently reported for I-Day in 2021, I am excited for the new P2B and their parents as they start a wonderfully complex journey of "firsts" that can only be described as a...

Thank you @JRDinIL. Most (all?) Parents club contact information can be found at: https://www.usna.com/find-a-chapter-club. Note that the Parents clubs do NOT get incoming Plebe/Prep school contact information from the USNA. Some groups are able to gather information from local schools or...

Thanks I have already put this into the memory banks. Assume rental place is near DTA as their first duty station is near the USNA? or is this temporary place as they need to vacate Mother B? Asking as I start thinking through logistics for '25. Yes I am a planner even though my DS will have to...

This ^^^^^. hard to believe we actually are 0-3 so far. But we have tickets for #4! This is what needs to be fixed. Messaging was super poor. Bought into third tier knowing there was some risk, but then being told no tickets available unless you up to the next tier and buy season tickets. NAAA...