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I really enjoyed watching the graduation online last year when my son knew he was going to the CGA. All the more I want to watch it again now that he has made it through his first year. Assuming it will be available online if the power issue doesn't rule that out, do I just go to the CGA home...

Thank you also! I would just ditto what Shellz has already said...This forum really was a lifeline especially during the waiting months. I learned so much that has been and continues to be invaluable. We too will be in New London tomorrow night--and I plan to wear the little red ribbon as...

Ditto the thanks for the breakfast suggestions!! I love CT and can't wait to have a fabulous excuse to enjoy the area around the Academy and its special treats!!

My husband and I will be there with our son. We are flying in on Sat. and staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Saturday and Sunday night in order to enjoy the few activities available on Sunday, and generally to "acclimate." I'll try to remember the little red ribbon, and look into the nametags...

I realize we are just about at the June 1st deadline for dental x-rays, but I am hoping CGA understands that some appointments could not happen any sooner upon acceptance in mid-April. Today my son is having both dental appmt and wisdom teeth extraction. Yuk!! The bite wing films are supposed to...

We had a Commander Dennis Evans present my son's certificate of appointment at graduation, and I just wanted to commend the folks at CGA for the work they do of finding CGA grads to come and do these presentations, and say what an awesome honor it was...in a locale that is not as CG aware, he...

I hear you! Isn't that the truth!! Same scenario!! I am thinking and imagining all kinds of injuries that could sideline SWAB summer, etc. Son thinks I worry too much; but my answer is that moms are "paid" to do that:smile: So cool about the laptop too.

Excellent Advice-thanks thanks again...very helpful...I need to join the parent's association--I think I just go on the CGA website, right?--I rather doubt we have one locally, but I will certainly check. This is all so very exciting. I could be wrong--maybe the swabs are too exhausted by the...

Thanks Luigi. Is it difficult to communicate ahead of time though in order to visit at the right day, right hours, etc.? Obviously, one can't call a swab on his cell, so how does one go about making any plans ahead of time--and I realize that by "ahead of time" it may mean a matter of a couple...

So, do I understand correctly that all the swabs will have an opportunity to sail on Eagle during one of those three phases? When the Eagle is in one of those ports, can visitors come and see the ship? Would they be allowed to speak to/visit with a swab? I am just wondering what the...

Yellow Fever Immunization The medical information sent to appointees did say that many cadets opt to have that immunization after they get to the CGA. However, if you want it ahead of time, it should be available locally. Just ask someone that has ever done overseas travel or medical work...

Thank you so much for the "heads-up" on the Parent Association, and the helpful details of visiting. As always, thanks Luigi for great info with added insight!!

Thanks for the info. Hope to be at Parents Weekend for sure, but would like to consider one of the July/August possibilities. How soon do you think they know the mid-August date? Is getting shoulder-boards a nice ceremony? What is the general policy for getting to visit a cadet? (Maybe all of...

A few more questions now... I have looked at the discounted hotels on CGA's website: if a hotel is in downtown New London or Groton or Mystic, is that sufficiently close for an early R-day check-in? Also, I cannot seem to locate whether there is a weekend in August between SWAB summer and...

Hang in there!! Believe me--we do understand your anxiety. My son just heard on Thursday...But we were prepared to hear as late as next week. On one of these threads, Objee posted the announcement (I think a week or so ago) that almost all Regular Decision letters would be mailed by Friday...