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LMD is last military duty. As others have mentioned, it's usually the last class. If you live near a hub, I'd wait to book until you have their class schedule (early August) so that you can get a reasonably timed flight. If not, look at the schedule now and get something at a reasonable hour...

Bring moleskin. The cadre aren't out to get you, and the SMOs ARE severely under supplied. Also, share it with your roommate. Don't bring more than you care to carry around all day 1. You will make a trip to the C-store a few days in, and if need be you can buy things like moleskin. (Although...

I was probably sitting behind your son, then. :) It was pretty cool to win twice in a row... and also graduation was much better this year, since I was in the shade of the backboard!! Seriously though... the Hawgs have been such a family over the last two years. I'll be sad to leave them behind...

You're going to be fine! If you really WANT to study, then algebra and basic derivatives and integrals are your friend. I recommend enjoying the next six weeks... you're not going to have this much freedom again for 4 long years. Just be prepared to hit the ground running & have good study...

- Yes. It helps to have validated a couple of classes, just so there's time, but it's possible regardless. (Math major / Russian minor here.) - There are a bunch. As a physics major / language minor, it may be hard to find time, but you can take any class you have the prerequisites for. As well...

So, it sounds like if you primarily want to be a doctor, then your Plan B is a no brainer. If you primarily want to be an AF officer, then USAFA. That said, the Air Force would love you if you finish medical school with no debt and still want to join. You can always commission after you have...

As I recall, the initial practice test is multiple choice but I don't think the follow-up one is (if you place into Calc 2, you take an additional test). Look, as others have said--it doesn't really matter. Your DS should probably brush up on algebra, differentiation, and basic integration. I...

Runner Dude, you look pretty competitive. A lot depends on your region and the other applicants, but overall--it looks like you have a very solid shot. Keep rocking the ECs, do what you can with testing, and try to get the best grades you can. And don't worry! Trust me--been there done that, and...

Compression shorts are DEFINITELY a good idea. Boots--it's personal preference. They'll take boots out of your pay anyway, and even if you have a pair coming in they might still issue you both pairs of Basic boots. I would recommend waiting until after Basic and then getting a style you like and...

It doesn't matter. The Academy does super score, so if you don't do well you can always send them again without penalty. For me personally, USAFA did not take SAT / ACT information off my transcripts. I had to resend.

Hello parents. I am not a parent. I can't imagine how hard it is to launch a son or a daughter into a potentially dangerous career. I can, however, tell you how it is here: It is not easy. We wake up early, stay up late, and look forward to breaks so we can sleep for three days solid. There is...

Yep... also, my Contrails definitely says that 2011/2015/2019, etc., are yellow classes. ;)

Parent / sibling grads don't make a difference. They track it because it's a stat people are interested in, not necessarily because they actually care about making USAFA a "family affair." It's not like they're giving 2nd student discounts!

On the shaving question - you should probably not bother shaving your legs. I think I tried once when we had a luxurious 3.4 minutes in the shower. For the "usual" 2-min shower, I used shampoo--that's it. I'd rub down my hair, lather a bit where I needed it most (ended up using it as body wash...

On the shaving question - you should probably not bother shaving your legs. I think I tried once when we had a luxurious 3.4 minutes in the shower. For the "usual" 2-min shower, I used shampoo--that's it. I'd rub down my hair, lather a bit where I needed it most (ended up using it as body wash...

From now until June.... what, 25th? are some of the happiest days here at "USAFA State U." Enjoy! (Actually, for the red caps, June 25 is arguably going to be the happiest day since Recognition. For the yellow caps... not so much.) Also - Zamps, way to go. I enjoyed seeing you work together...

Plenty of people leave and CAN come back. Apparently it's not even that difficult to do (assuming you weren't kicked out) because so few after a year away actually reapply. That said, you do have to reapply--there are no guarantees. I think a lot of people have given good advice, so I won't add...

Jumping in on the math question... Everyone is required to take Calc 1&2 or validate. If you can validate math, I would HIGHLY recommend it. Some people recommend the "sleep through the validation and get an easy A" approach. Hint: at least with Calc, this often backfires! You may be perfectly...

I did not end up applying to any Ivies. I would have been a competitive applicant if I had applied, though no one can guarantee acceptance in things like these. At USAFA, school is nowhere near your only focus. You can make it your main focus if you want, but many people do not. If you are...

I would recommend holding off on getting boots... you can go shopping for them over Parent's Weekend if you really want, but it'll be squad specific and you won't necessarily know by then whether you can have them or what brand you want. You will (probaby) want: -Food -Probably underwear...