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    Perks for USAFA Grads

    Stella, Those are great questions. My son had an AFROTC scholarship to Texas A&M. We toured the school and LOVED it. Such pride. He was stoked to go there. When USAFA called though, he immediately said yes to USAFA. - I am an aviator so I speak from that perspective. I believe there...
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    Perks for USAFA Grads

    Beepyoh, I did not realize from your initial post that your DD was at the Academy. It sounded like she was in HS considering. I stand by my advice 100% for those parents wondering if the Academy would be right for their High Schooler. You, however, are in a completely different boat. I...
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    Perks for USAFA Grads

    The main perk is that you become an Air Force Officer. There are many other perks but none of those matter at this stage for your daughter. Does she want to be in the Air Force? Does she want to fly AF Jets (Academy definitely has a leg up on that competitive area). That should be the main...
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    Your opinion on my extra curriculars?

    Having just been through this for my son (USAFA class of 2016), I know every little bit helps. You have a very nice list of extracurriculars but a varsity letter is one you should try to get. Don't just look at track -- look wherever. It's a square filler and although you can get it without...
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    Aero Club vs Powered Flight

    AVT, Your post really brings me back to the "olden days" when I was a USAFA instructor in T-41 and later T-3s for the cadet screening program. Your feelings of not being sure about your skills or even your desire to be a pilot are not untypical. - Some cadets love flying from the...
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    do we have to become AOG members?

    About three weeks ago I upgraded my yearly membership to a lifetime mainly because I was told me it included Webguy. Since I've been a member for 25 years, I figured I might as well. We now have access. I don't have a lot more details and am surprised with what the AOG is saying--PM me if...
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    do we have to become AOG members?

    Folks, if money is tight, IMO this should be a fairly low priority. I am a grad, AF retired, lifetime member and father of 2016 appointee. AOG is geared towards graduates and giving back to the Academy. It has class news (only for those classes that have graduated) and many other good...
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    Questions about "Instructions to Appointees"

    Thank you for posting the phone number. I sent three e-mails to the immunization clinic which all came back and now you saved me some legwork!
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    Class of 2016-Mailbox Stalkers Club

    Love your graph, LFry. You have got the military mode in your blood already!
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    Class of 2016-Mailbox Stalkers Club

    Haleym, you sound like you have got what it takes to be a success in life! Your positive outlook on a tough situation reflects a really mature person. I want to say "Congratulations" to you now on your future successes! I know you'll have many of them!
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    Class of 2016-Mailbox Stalkers Club

    I've been a forum stalker for about a month now and just received the news yesterday that DS received an appointment for the Class of 2016. The support you all have shown through these difficult days of waiting has been an incredible blessing to each other, along with all of us who were quietly...
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