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    Flying fighters or other

    I understand it is hard to qualify to fly fighters. How does the selection process work. I have a son that is quite interested. Is it helpful to have already flown prior to entering the academy cost on the order of 10K.
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    West Point Visit

    Just back from West Point, son stayed for night with a Plebe, drove out to Camp Buckner, went to practice/tailgated/and enjoyed ourselves afterwards. We met with the head of admissions at half time of the game (pretty amazed he would take the time on a Saturday afternoon). The cadets are...
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    Wash out rates

    I wanted to validate something that I have heard. Are the "washout rates" approximately double for the AFA what they are for WP or the Navy. I do not like the term washout, because the path chosen is certainly much more involved than any non military (public) institution and there are many...
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    Another new dad to forum

    New dad to forum. I have a son that is applying to WP, NA, and AFA. Perhaps we are crazy, but I do not have a military background and wish for him to look closely at each option as they present somewhat different opportunities for education and service. Thank goodness most of the applications...
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    long term Opportunities

    I am a parent of a son who is applying to all three academies. It is a lot of work, but he wants to keep his options open as he learns more about the opportunities at each. I was just wondering the relative lifestyles of those who stay in the military as commissioned officers long term, does...
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