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    What happens next after you accept the appointment?

    Dropped son off at O'Hare for I Day. Fast forward to Parent's Weekend. Almost didn't recognize him. He had grown into a man.
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    Need hotel for parents weekend

    VRBO.com! We have had such good luck. Clean. Convenient.
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    Thanksgiving/Christmas

    There will be squadmates that can help get your sons/daughters to the airport.
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    First Mail Call

    One word of caution. We received few letters from our son during BCT. The first was upbeat. The second was dreadful. I obsessed about it for weeks. The final letter? Much better. So, remember, it's a roller coaster ride. Try not to get too caught up in the down times.
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    Ideas for Graduation Gifts

    I echo the razor. At the graduation party, I prepared postcards prelabeled with his BCT address. Family and friends filled these out, and I sent one or two to him a day (in an envelope - wouldn't want any unnecessary attention). It provided a taste of home and words of encouragement during BCT...
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    Mail

    Please don't panic. My son (C2C) sent us one letter for both BCTs. And when it did arrive, it was not filled with happiness and sunshine. When he was allowed to call, he told us that he was exhausted. Sleep was more important than family contact. Hang in there. We lived for that Doolie Day phone...
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    Model UN at USAFA

    Model UN I believe this is a class NOT a club.
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    class 2014 -- sponsor family infor

    Thanks to all. One less thing to fret over.
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    class 2014 -- sponsor family infor

    Sponsor Family DS leaves Wednesday. Heard from B&B sponsor but not from sponsor family. Any one else in similar circumstances?
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    Battlefield Airmen

    Does anyone know how many cadets go onto become battlefield airmen? (ex. Tactical Air Control Parties or Joint Terminal Attack Controllers)
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    hey... its matt. My mom uses this to so watch what you say lol ;) jk.. but she really uses it too.

    hey... its matt. My mom uses this to so watch what you say lol ;) jk.. but she really uses it too.
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    Running

    Hello everyone. I am trying staying on track with the Academy running plan. However, I find it difficult to judge the distances and my pace. I am currently using an app that tracks my run through GPS, but the readings are very inconsistent. I was wondering if anyone had found a good way to...
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    Wisdom Teeth

    Son just received appointment packet with tons of information. Little concerned about the paragraph or two about wisdom teeth. How necessary is it for wisdom teeth to be removed if not causing any problems? Our dentist stated that there are no eruptions or impactions at this time and did not see...
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    Orientation Dinner April 18 Sign Up

    CADETS: 1. Downfall75 (2?) Appointees: (yourself (how many people you are bringing with you)) 1. bsa07eagle 2. damevaako (1) 3. drjunge (1) 4. carp28 (1) 5. mmct (1) 6. Iron Eagle (3) 7. Lassiter62 (4) 8. maxr3m (1) TOTAL: 21
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    USAFA Orientation

    Hi all. Maxr3m and son switching weekends. See you all 4/18.
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