Recent content by ParkMom

Hi there. Mom of of 16'er and a 21'er. We signed up for addresses from our respective parents groups and once we were confirmed (I believe USAFA was involved in confirming our status as 'members') we recieved a list of Basics and their PO boxes. Each participant designed their own...

There have been parents in past years that spoke honestly with their Plan B schools and they were able to issue a refund of sorts if I remember correctly. It is not something i have experience with, but i suggest you try seaching the forums for Plan B deposits and see what you can find. Also...

My 2016'er who replied a million years ago (okay only 5 years ago) did stick with D&B all four years. It was an important outlet for him and was, I think, important in teaching that vital time management skill. He graduated with a degree in Physics and is finishing pilot training. Youngest is...

Not at all, but this isn't the best place to include personal information. I would suggest a PM or better, join the parents Facebook page. Will not take long and your DD/DS will be added to the list.

Hi 1mom. We are sending DS with the combination black, Grey and white athletic underwear. I've seen many posts stating as long as you stick to basic neutral colors you should be fine. I believe the basics will have access to the cadet store (BX for USAF) at some point. Instructions to...

Oh my, Webguy! I spent more time in a relationship with these wonderful people than with my real world family ;) Prepare yourself to stare at a photo, enlarged to maximum pixels, and wonder, is that DS/DD? That looks like his/her ear, eyes, freckles...You will find someone who is distinctive...

Cobra here as well!

Thanks for letting us know!

Thanks for the replies. I will let DS know. I assume the issued glasses are sturdy?

He normally wears contacts. Dislikes wearing the glasses, but he is 'practicing' wearing them. He recognizes they slip when he's working out and the straps we bought don't seem to help much. They are more like the type for sunglasses made to drop off the nose when not needed. I was wondering...

Morning. One last item my DS needs for inprocessing is eyeglass straps. Do they need to be tight to the head or can strap hang? DS never wears glasses, so we are in unknown territory here. Any recommendations?

RickD, my DS's portal has that box grey with a disclosure that it will be active by mid June, after squadron assignments are released. That being said, I'd check and make sure the immunization record was received.

DS was just trying to log in as well. Looks like the server is down.

Ahhh, Instructions to Appointees....forgot about that. Yes, it does say to address to 'Basic Cadet'. To be safe, we will go with that until A-Day. Thanks for the replies.

Hello all! Had a quick question about mail, specifically during Basic. The letter we received with the PO Box said to address the mail to 'Cadet DS#2' without any year designation. DS#1's mail (in 2012) was sent with 'Basic Cadet DS#1' until the end of Basic, then begin using the year...