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Thanks for the information, and yes, we still have him on our insurance. For us, if you pay for one dependant the coverage covers your whole family. I'll have him follow your instructions. Thanks again!

Our son is in the class of 2014. He will turn 19 next month and our health insurance carrier sent us a letter this week asking us to prove he is a college student with full-time status. I asked our cadet and he didn't have any suggestions for us other than a copy of his ID (really...

We took our cadet (class of 2014) to WP from Nevada for his visit in April of 2010. When it came time to book for R-day, he preferred to go on his own. I think it helped him mentally to take that step, transitioning from being a civilian to becoming military. As a mom, I was worried that...

Can someone please clarify what the branch codes stand for?

Thanks, AF and scoutpilot! I appreciate your responses. There is so much to learn and my cadet doesn't appreciate me asking. :wink:

Since the summer, there have been parents of cadets saying how their cadet had been promoted and/or received medals of service. A parent group moderator says that cadets can be promoted at the end of the year after certain benchmarks are met/achieved. Can anyone explain how and when promotions...

Our son researched the interview process and decided on the previously stated advice. He went in looking professional (shaved his head the day before! :eek:), took each interview as it came at him and he ended up enjoying the experience. His interviews (3 of them) were scheduled for him...

We have stayed at the Homewood Suites near the Stewart Airport twice now. Very clean, very quiet and very reasonable rates. It's about a 15-20 minute drive down to West Point, but very scenic. This is a Hilton chain so you can use points and get a reservation easily. When we visited, I...

I wanted to add my congratulations! My hubby and I were also at West Point for A-day watching our cadet. What an honor to see all of you accepted! We are so proud of each and every one of you and so honored that you have chosen this path. Thank you! Sheri

Wow! Congratulations!

My NC is currently at the end of Beast. He is a small guy, entered at about 120lbs. He's been a wrestler most of his life and is used to gaining and losing weight. He has lost weight during Beast, but not due to lack of food. He eats plenty, he just burns it off! He has made several...

There are several sellers of Surviving West Point on e-bay as well for less than Amazon is listing them for.

This isn't always the case. My son's LOA came in a priority mail envelope.

Yes. My son received his 3q letter in early December and his LOA a few days later. He was notified of 2 MOC nominations a couple of weeks later and had his appointment the end of January.

Congratulations, BigNick!