Recent content by parker1

My son got his first choice, Aviation. There were a lot of nervous cadets when the slots dropped to 88, but it was all worth it when he opened that envelope! He is very, very happy :)

My son is a cadet. They are getting rid of the land lines, they will not be in the barracks for the class of 2016. I for one am a little sad as I could always count on great reception when he used his. The cell phone reception can be spotty-----all those granite walls! However, as has been...

My son is a plebe in B4, and he always enjoyed your posts. I'm going to tell him you are going to be there, on the slim chance he might be able to attend :)

I know there have been a couple of threads about this, but specifically what tools are needed on the Leatherman type tool that is suggested for Beast? We are in the process of purchasing, and want to make sure he has the tools he needs. However the prices vary greatly depending on the number of...

Hi Everyone! I am a longtime lurker, but I dont really post too much. If I might, I would just like to share a bit of our story. My son applied to USMA and USAFA last year. He did not get in. DONT GIVE UP!!! He went to a university and took classes that mirror the academies. He worked hard to...

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Happy New Year to everyone! Time to start looking into plane and hotel reservations for our probable trip to USMA. Our son is a Principal nominee, so while not guaranteed an appointment yet, we have been told to start planning. I know there are several airports in the area and we dont mind...