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My DS Class of 18 did not mention anything about helo ride at end of CBT but did take Air Assault 1 after Grad Week and was introduced to Blackhawks and rapelled out of them from 120 feet in the air. Loved every minute of that MIAD

I highly second Boys State participation if it is not too late. My son was similarly qualified as yourself academically, athletically and volunteer/leadership wise. However he had NY Boys State on his aplication, not only as an attendee but as active participant who ran for and held elected...

Anybody know good places to view the march back and estimated times they get there ( from past experiences ) ?

Where are you coming from ? Take the Vistors Center Tour. Spend some $$ at the gift shop(s) and make sure you visit the museum. Food all depends upon your taste and budget. Anyway ..... Enjoy!

Got 2nd letter from DS. Apparently his GF received about 8-10 letter already while M&D only got 2...Oh well !! DS is hungry too and complainng about meal times. In our household we were late eaters 1:30-2:00pm lunch and dinner 7:30-8:00pm so this 5pm dinner thing ( with no snacks afterwards) is...

Got two letters from my DS. The first one positive the second one admitting he is OK but starting to get difficult. Any other feedback ????

Don't think mom wants to let go of her son any earlier than she has too! So I think 815am it is. Thanks for info.

Realistcially how much time should be allowed on R Day from scheduled report time at Ike Hall to being at Thayer Gate waiting in line to get into post ? My DS i believ has a 9:15am report time so would being at Thayer gate by 8:15am be enough time to get thru security and wait on the customary...

Air or Mini ? Wi Fi or Cellular 32GB Minimum but 64GB Recommended ? Anybody have any suggestions ? I guess it ultimately comes down to how much $ you want to spend .

Any advantages/disadvatnages of being a direct admit from high school as opposed to being admitted from MAPS, Prior Service, College etc.. ?

Try to attend the summer sports camp..most schools have them including WP. Do a Google search for your choice of schools and try to attend. The stated purpose of the camps is instructional but if you are good in your sport and the coach has some interest, you are now on their radar and...

Can anybody tell me the date for the marchback. Being only short car ride away we would like to attend

DS will be a Corps Athlete. With traveling off post to attend athletic events, I imgaine that time management skills whil eon post play bigger than normal role than most others such as club or intramural athletics. Any commnets in helping me understand would be apprecaited.

01) calc123, Jan ? 02) army25, Jan 13, Representative, PA-08 03) Jayceguy, Jan 13, Representative, ND-AL 04) Berchy, Jan 13, Representative, Senator, JROTC, GA-08 05) KJAW40, Jan13, Representative, PA-07 06) napjim's DS, Jan 13, Senator, Representative, IL-14 07) Rocko's DS, Jan 14...

DS got the call from Congressman's office yestersday saying he will get a BFE...can anybody share with me what is in it ?