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Scout He is interested in the Apache or Kiowa. But really just wants to fly. Next Thursday should be an exciting night for them all.

Awesome video series Scout! Thanks for posting them. I showed the videos to my 2012 cadet who is hoping to branch aviation next Thursday. They definitely added to the excitement of the coming week.

I almost fell off m chair when I saw how low Auto insurance was for a 21 year old male with a good driving record!

I remember sitting in the stands and watching/hearing those big doors slam shut ......and thinking oh boy the journey begins! Now they're second semester cows.

Way to go 2014! Congratulations. My son will see you in G-3

With respect to intensity I would expect overall intensity to pick up a bit in all activities. I know that Beast II Cadre have been at WP since July 3rd undergoing intensive training getting prepared to take command of Phase II. They were chomping at the bit to get started. :wink:

Although not very detailed these slides (49 and 50) were part of the Supt.'s briefing on R-Day: http://www.westpoint.edu/class/2014/SUPEs_welcome_brief_2010.pdf

If your going to make it to NYC then see the Broadway show Wicked. It's awesome!

Thank you Gray Hog for weighing in. Thurl

Scoutpilot, Actually I should have been more specific. I was curious if the Army currently uses any fixed-wing aircraft (such as the A-10) in ground support or attack missions. About a year and a half ago I had heard that the Army was trying to get back into that type of aircraft and was...

Scoutpilot, Interesting thread. Thanks for providing your insight. Any chance that Army Aviation in the future will include a fixed wing airframe?

Yes. You can to to the post PX. The sales people in the shoe dept. Will be very helpful. They will fit you and show you the boot choices. There are a couple of different manufacturers available. Bring your boot letter that authorizes you to make the purchase. Good Luck

Based on my Son's experience (2012) I would say run hills. Steep, long hills and lots of hills. He said no matter where you ran you ran uphill on the way out and they managed to have you running hills on the way back. Good luck with your training.

Last year my son (2012) had 2 1/2 weeks leave after finals then 4 weeks CFT followed by 3 weeks of Airborne school and a weekend leave. That took him right up to Reorgy week and back to school.

There are security clearance papers that will need to be filed as a Plebe. I know for my clearance there were drug use questions. I'm not sure if the same questions are asked for the Army Clearances. Thurl