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Nope, I get to keep him here with me until March! Getting casual at USAFA is pretty common, but the future Lt needs to find a job. Fencersmother's son and my bf was offered three, so it'll work out as long as the Comm approves casual in general for the class of '12. Finally, a place to...

At the same time, remember you're at USAFA to learn to be a leader, so don't go hide in your room if you have a classmate to help. Cadre want to see your leadership potential as long as you demonstrate it in a humble and respectful way. NEVER give up at anything. If you're told to get up...

I'm not even taking him for Christmas, just part of break! Isn't coal a little bit harsh considering I'm going to be 1000 miles from home for Thanksgiving :thumb:

One thing that's really different about skiing in Colorado instead of Minnesota is how many hills there are! If you ski downhill competetively and you're a good endurance athlete, the transition to nordic will be easier for you than for most people. The hard part for most of our team is...

Yes, there's a ski/snowboard club and there's one cadet that I know of that travels to compete on his own. I would recommend doing the club though, because the competetive snowboarder has to pay for all his own transportation. Of course, the ski/snowboard club isn't nearly as cool as the...

If you love the snow and being outdoors and you have a soft spot for endurance sports, the Nordic Ski Team may be for you! In past years, we've had one or two incoming freshmen express interest prior to Basic in joining the team. No experience is necessary, just the dedication to the team to...

CADETS: 1. raimius 2. EuTu 3. JustCallMeDan7 (ride?) 4. USAFA10s (ride please?) 5. 6. Groogwaugh 7. gramps (hornet and eagle's friend) 8. hornet 9. LUUUUUUUUUUKE!!!!!!!!!! eagle Appointees: (yourself (how many people you are bringing with you)) 1. bsa07eagle 2. Iron Eagle (3) 3...

CADETS: 1. raimius 2. EuTu 3. JustCallMeDan7 (ride?) 4. J.NordicSkier7 (ride?) Appointees: (yourself (how many people you are bringing with you)) 1. bsa07eagle 2. Iron Eagle (3) 3. jghsrunner06 (2) 3. sandydandy (3) 4. ntrdamemom (2) 5. Salty (2) 6. HP8892 (1) 7. Behrsmom (2)...

Only 24 hours until Recognition starts!!!

I'm not sure if any of the clubs have websites. The first month of school there will be a fair at Arnold Hall where all clubs are represented so you can ask questions then.

Hmm, what I noticed was that my boots felt fine all of 1st BCT, but when I got to jack's I got the worst blisters imaginable. In fact, my entire tent went through 3 blister care packs per night! I think this issure happens mostly with girls, though. Also, about a third of the class of 2013 is...

Just a random note on the scholars program... If you join it, be prepared to take midterms with subjects unknown! I have a political science and a humanities midterm this week, and I don't even know what I'll be tested on! It sure keeps you on your toes, and having no final at the end of the...

You can wear contacts after basic and I would recommend it. As for paperwork, everyone fills out the same stuff, so each flight has separate briefings during basic with someone telling them how to fill out the medical info.

Alpine ski team has about the same schedule as nordic- we even have nationals at the same time. I'm pretty sure you actually have to try out for alpine, though.

I'm on the ski team, so I haven't had to use any of my passes this semester, even though I have 20. I'm saving them for after recognition, when there's less risk involved in planning things that can be vetoed last minute by training staff.

Of course everyone notices the difference at altitude! The upperclassmen run the stairs like they're no problem, but with the altitude, the basics lag far behind. In the first week, you'll do the 1.5 mile run. It will suck. Then, you'll run every other day all summer. At the end of basic...

Sorry, but it looks like your decision is made for you. There's no way you could get out of I-day. And you don't want to show up late either :eek:. Make sure you say goodbye to your friends at the grad parties in the weeks before. It's the last time you'll see most of them for years.

There's definitely a wide range of ability levels in all intramurals. Don't worry about the intramurals not fitting in your schedule- they are every other day during your seventh period, so you really don't have a choice. Some squadrons make people try out for specific intramurals, for...

I'm in Catholic Cadet Choir, BlueBards, and Nordic Skiing. The first is awesome because I get to sing 3 times a week with a group of really cool people. It doesn't involve a lot of commitment because there are only a few performances and they're on the weekends. Other than that, we sing at...