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Agree with AZ2018, except that the USMA application does ask if you have siblings who attended or are attending a service academy. I've wondered why they ask that question if, in fact, they don't take it into account during the application process.

My son had a similar experience as a Yearling. Chinese was a struggle, but he survived it and is loving life as a Cow. From my understanding, it is a common issue during the second year at USMA. I would suggest supportive words, maybe arrange a visit or better yet, bring him home for a...

I think my son was a plebe in the company you mentioned with the voluntary PT session. For the record he, and the rest of his platoon, were not complaining about the session. They were, in a bizarre kind of way, looking forward to the smoking. They thought it was wrong for the cadre member to...

Came across a very good rebuttal to some of Prof Flemings points: Here's an excerpt - URL is http://rajivsrinivasan.wordpress.com/2010/05/23/the-qualitative-point-average-rebuttal-to-bruce-fleming/ "It seems Mr. Fleming’s criteria for mediocrity rests heavily on academic metrics. But I...

There are some good ideas in the article, but if all of them were implemented, wouldn't the SA's just be like every other university in the nation? Reading his bio, it's clear the guy is brilliant but noticably, I don't see any military service or practical leadership experience in his...

Why is it certain folks can't respect and accept others religious beliefs. Why do they feel the overwhelming need to tell me I'm wrong and they're right - then try to convert me. I'm entirely comfortable with my beliefs - leave me alone - please! It's particularly ironic that this discussion...

Thanks for getting me thinking about this. I just spoke to USAA and they put my son on an "away at school discount" and put his vehicle in "storage status" which, in our case, saves about $700 per year. They told me that his coverage when he does borrow a car will be identical to the coverage...

Take a look at the Leatherman MUT.

Duty First, author Ed Ruggero is a good, fairly recent book written by a grad about his experiences at USMA. If you're interested in reading more about life after West Point try - In a Time of War: The Proud and Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002: author Bill Murphy

We're thinking of taking an RV to Army home games. Has anyone done this and if so, how has it worked out? I understand you can park at North Dock but I'm wondering what time you can arrive/when you must leave. Do you need a special permit or is it first come first served? If it's first come...

Just finished "Absolutely American" by David Lipsky and strongly recommend it. Also "Duty First" is another really good one.

Mi-09. My son did hear from Stabenow by letter today. Not on her slate. However a former Levin staffer confirmed what you mentioned re: senators coordinating nominees so still holding out hope for Levin. Congressman already held interviews but not sure of his timeframe for announcing nominations

Anyone from Michigan heard anything re: nominations yet?