In 2006 it took them almost a month for my son's physical to show up. My daughter had hers done on August 5th. It has not shown up and I am not concerned. It takes the "physical" paper work awhile to be processed. The eye exam is pretty much cut and dry. Good luck with your application and get...
Thanks for all the info. Plebe Summer at USNA is 5 weeks. This weekend is their PPW (plebes parents weekend). I am retired Navy so learning all this different terminology is like a whole new way of thinkin'. :thumb:
My daughter is now a candidate for the USAFA. I have looked these up but still have not found a clear cut explanation for the following terms. I am only familiar with the Naval Academy.
1. What is the AFA's I Day called?
2. What is the AFA's plebe summer called?
3. What is a Dooley?
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My son told me that the newly renovated King Hall opens tonight. They will be serving prime rib. This is also one of the last chow calls that they will have to do as a plebe. :smile:
Pima,
Thanks for all the great info. My daughter does realize that she not only needs a plan B and C in case she does not get accepted to the AFA but she will also need a plan B and C if she does get an appointment. Someone told me that the plebes are called dooleys at the AFA?
Chief,
My daughter and I attended Senator Vitter's Academy Day yesterday (she is interested in the USAFA) and the USMMA sounds amazing. Congrats and good luck to your son. :thumb:
Flyboy,
She has always been interested in space and becoming a pilot. She had recently spoken to Astronaut Duane (Digger) Carey, his daughter attends college here in our area, and he spoke with her about the various routes to become an astronaut. Like her brother she wants to serve her country...
Our daughter had informed my wife and I that she is applying to the Air force Academy. She called and told her plebe brother and by the back and forth name calling, ie; Chairforce, Squid and the like. My wife and I could tell that her brother was proud. I am retired Navy and usually stay over on...
My son called and stated that he will be doing the YP up the coast on his first block and coming home his second block. He then stated that "because of a funding shortage they may not be getting cruise assignments for the third block." He may be home for two months before returning for his...