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Have any of the cadets signed on to check final grades from their home internet? My DS seems unable to connect from any network other than the academy. Regards John

Question...How does summer school work at the academy. Can a cadet use it to take a class to make the load better for the next term? Can a cadet use it to re-take a failed class? If taken for a failed or sub-standard grade will it replace the poor grade in the GPA going forward? Regards John

Hi When I look on the calendar it shows summer 1st period, 2nd period, 3rd period. How do we tell when our cadets will be home for summer? We need to plan his sisters wedding and I don't know how this two weeks or ? off works. Regards John

Hi Someone who has done the mandatory boxing at the academy please tell me how it works. I would like to understand the process my DS is going through. Regards John

Hi I have a question, are cadets in uniform permitted to fly first class? I have lots of credit card miles and wish to treat my DS for the holiday. He mentioned he was told that military in uniform are not allowed to be in first class. Does anyone know if this is true? Regards John

Hi My DS wants to change to USAA what form is required to change his direct deposit of his pay from Armed Forces Bank to USAA? Regards John

Hi Has anyone heard that the chance for our Basics to earn their marksman medal has been canceled for the class of 2017. My DS is under the impression this would not happen this year during Jacks Valley? Regards John

Hi Another question for those who have gone before: When my DS comes home for his first Thanksgiving and Christmas is he required to always wear his uniform when out in public? (C4C question) Regards John

Hi Can a parent or insider tell me what is different for the Basic after BCT? What is different after Their first year and they are no longer 4Degree? How does life and privileges change? as they progress??? Regards John

Hi This may have been asked and answered but I notice my DS has a flip book to study from instead of the normal contrails. Is this just for BCT and they get the real one after? or is the government so broke they could not afford to have it printed for the class of 2017?

DS just got email from Dr. Webber at USAFA saying shot record either not sent or unable to read and needed to be re-sent. I did this at once as I had a copy (the one I emailed as instructed weeks ago.) Also my DS had his nicely typed and easy to read. Did anyone else get this email? Regards...

News Flash! Class of 2017 - Just in from the Admissions Office. The squadron assignments and reporting times for appointees that you expected today will not appear on your portals. There is a delay caused by fire-related and other circumstances. They recommend you check back...

Hi I notice that some have a lot and others less in the pictures. Please explain how this process works to get wings and props? Regards John

Hi I found this story interesting, don't know if true but interesting. Regards John http://www.fighterpilotuniversity.com/wtfo/why-be-a-fighter-pilot

Hi What are the opportunities for shooting or marksmanship clubs or sports? My DS enjoys this and I could not find anything about it. Regards John

Hi I opened up a Facebook page for the USAFA class of 2017. I hope that as you accept your appointment you will visit the page often to get to know your fellow appointees. I hope that it will be helpful if you can interact, ask questions, support each other and arrive on I day with friends...

Hi All The DS just got his BFE in the mail today and we are so HAPPY!!!!:yllol::yllol::yllol: Regards John

Hi Reading some of the most recent posts brings me to a question. I have been around the patch a time or two but from the post I read it could be a very real possibility that upon graduation from the academy there may not be a spot for my DS, what with all the mandated cutbacks and more...

Hi I have a few simple questions that I still would like to know. I am still getting my head around the fact my DS is going to the USAFA in 5 months and 20 days. 1) When we went to the academy with our DS we noticed foot lockers in the cadet's rooms. (a) Is this personal space for the cadet? Is...

Hi I have noticed that it appears that most applicants apply to several service academies. My DS only wanted to go to the USAFA and did not apply to any other. My question is, how important was the choice of academy to you or your DS or DD? Was my DS different in that he was only willing to...