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    Squadrons

    So about 105 cadet's in each squadron. I'm guessing each squadron will be split in to 3 flights of 35. Is that how it works?
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    Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development

    Was talking to an admissions counselor yesterday and she was having a hard time hearing with all the aircraft in the air.
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    Official USAFAPS (Prep School) Class of 2013 Appointment thread

    On the front of DS's booklet, on the label under his name, there is a number. That is his PO Box. Hope that helps.
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    Hernia surgery

    I would say you do not have time. I had a hernia repaired and standard procedure is not lifting anything over 10lbs for 6 weeks. I was released by my surgeon after the 6 weeks, but still didn't feel 100% for another 8 weeks. BCT would not have been in the cards for me until then at the earliest...
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    Is there a Basic Airman/Military Handbook?

    TitoRocket, you can try these; Air Force Academy Candidate Book : How to Prepare, How to Get In, How to Survive (Paperback) William L. Smallwood. Also Skies to Conquer by Diane Schemo (hardcover). These are 2 books that I have found mentioned here on the forum. DS's copies will arrive tomorrow.
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    Official USAFA Class of 2016 Appointment thread

    1. kdc246 (DS), CA-07, Presidential, ?, -, 10/28/11 2. Michaela, NY-?, Congressional, Ackerman, -, 12/?/11, mpr94@ymail.com 3. gamom2016, GA-?, Senator, Isakson, -, 12/13/11 4. Texasrocks (DD), TX-03, Congressional, Johnson, -, 12/24/11 5. BobBigBoy (DD), CA-11, Congressional, McNerney, -...
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    Official USAFA Class of 2016 Appointment thread

    Congrats jwalsh1!! I will add my DS, KS-01, Supt. Lt. Gen. Gould, 5-1-12!!
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    Class of 2016-Mailbox Stalkers Club

    Thank you for the clarification! I'm new to this and not sure what everything is called. I do know this letter is waaaaaaaay better than the dreaded TWE! (even though that's what it was) ;)
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    Class of 2016-Mailbox Stalkers Club

    It says; Congratulations, the Academy Board has approved you for admissions to the Air Force Academy Class of 2016. It then says contingent on anything outstanding such as medical waiver, final transcript. He is waiting on the final word on a med waiver but has been assured from coach and...
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    Class of 2016-Mailbox Stalkers Club

    How do I change my username?!?! DS is not a wannabee anymore, LOA came in the mailbox on Thursday!! Funny thing...it was more of a TWE than a BFE and we were sooooooooo nervous to open. Prayers answered!!
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    What day is Acceptance Day for 2012?

    This says Aug. 7, hope that is correct. http://usafapcnca.org/parents_club_003.htm
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    Official USAFA Class of 2016 Appointment thread

    WOW! I'm so sorry to hear that. So you were recruited as an IC athlete? What did your AFA coach tell you to expect during the admission process?
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    Official USAFA Class of 2016 Appointment thread

    I'm wondering if any IC's have received the TWE. Did I read correctly that the IC numbers are very low this year? How will that affect appointments?
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    Late Football Recruit

    Now we have a new problem. We received the remedial letter wanting all of the surgery files, rehab, etc... When we received the surgical report, everything stated the WRONG knee!! He had surgery on the right knee but the records showed left knee. We are now on attempt 5 to get revisions from the...
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    Class of 2016-Mailbox Stalkers Club

    Found it 'Dad'!! (from Illinois) As Tom Petty would say ' the waiting is the hardest part'! Congratulations to those who have received the great news! To everyone else, I am praying for all of you and my DS as we commiserate and stalk the box.
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    Late Football Recruit

    Thank you so much for the information. This is a great site! Glad I found it. I did not know about the Academy holding some nominations, or that he could be nominated from another state. My son had many opportunities to play at the D1 level but after his visit to the AFA it was a no brainer. The...
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    Late Football Recruit

    My son is a late football recruit hoping to get in to the AFA. He has completed all of the required paperwork and physicals. He had knee surgery before Christmas this past year. When I received the results from DODMERB, it said that he did not qualify due to knee surgery in the previous 6...
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