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    A-Day Postcards

    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...
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    Chances of Appointment

    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...
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    Question about Drum and Bugle Corps

    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...
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    "Beat the Beast" postcards

    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.
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    Compression Shorts

    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...
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    BCT and Webguy

    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...
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    Squadron Assignments

    Cobra here as well!
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    Squadron Assignments

    Thanks for letting us know!
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    Eyeglass straps

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

    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...
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    Eyeglass straps

    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?
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    USAFA Class of 2021 Appointments

    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.
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    USAFA application website down?

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

    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.
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    Mail Question

    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...
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    Attire For Guests at Falcon Stadium Graduation

    The stadium ceremony was the most difficult 'dress' situation. Last year was brutally hot (ok, at least it felt that way inside the stadium and it didn't snow, so...). My DH wore a suit jacket and tie and regretted it. The jacket and tie were off almost immediately. It was easier for women...
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    USAFA Class of 2021 Appointments

    I've been a member of this forum since DS1 was applying to the Class of 2016 (Klepto!). So happy and proud to see the appointment list grow! 4 WV appointments! I think there were maybe 2 on the list in 2012. Congrats to all and thanks for your desire to serve!!! Buckle up, the ride is just...
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    Email says no items missing, but....

    Hello. My DS has been receiving emails from his coordinator since opening his application. As of Feb. 1, there were three or four items missing and we contacted the appropriate people and slowly, the list got smaller. Finally, on the 14th, the email said something like 'the following items...
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    USAFA Class of 2021 Appointments

    ParkMom/DS2/No LOA/Appt. Feb 8, 2017/WV-01/Senators Manchin and Capito DS2 received a phone call from both of our Senators on Wednesday afternoon with the amazing news. DS1 is a 2016 (Klepto!) grad and we are excited about the opportunity for our youngest to continue the Long Blue Line!
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    Still Waiting for DoDMERB?

    The portal shows him qualified to USAFA only. Back in early Nov., he received an email from a USNA medical admissions tech saying there was a typo on his USNA application with an incorrect birthday entered (or printed, his page showed the correct date). The tech confirmed the birthdate and...
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