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  1. Dadandgrad

    What is 2015's motto?

    I couldn't understand what the class replied to the Commandant during the swearing-in video I watched on WebGuy. Thanks for your help!
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    Best wishes to the class of 2015!

    Boy, where has the last year gone when I said goodbye to my son at the airport for his trip to the springs? Congratulations to all the 2015 appointees for their accomplishments thus far and the big step you're taking to serve your country. Congratulations also to the parents and others who have...
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    Got a call from my basic today!!!

    Basic was at airfield and his ride up in the Wings of Blue aircraft was canceled due to lightning. One of the upperclassmen loaned his phone and I got 2 minutes of talk time with my basic! Yea! This evening I thought it would be nice to thank the unknown hero who made both our days. I thought...
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    Car insurance for your cadet - save some $$$

    Wanted to share this tip for parents with cadets - since your son/daughter won't likely be driving a car anytime soon your insurance company may be able to show them as an "inactive driver" and lower your premiums. USAA is my provider and they were able to do this. If you're like me and have a...
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    Car insurance for your cadet - save some $$$

    Wanted to share this tip for parents with cadets - since your son/daughter won't likely be driving a car anytime soon your insurance company may be able to show them as an "inactive driver" and lower your premiums. USAA is my provider and they were able to do this. If you're like me and have a...
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    Get first letter from your Basic?

    Hello parents and friends of the Class of 2014 (Like a machine!) Curious if anyone has received a letter from their Basic yet? We have not and have to settle for finding pictures on WebGuy which is fun as we have a nice collection of shots of him marching and eating (and marching and eating)...
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    Congrats 2014 appointees!

    As you're enjoying your last weekend before I-Day I want to congratulate you on your accomplishments that have led to your USAFA appointment. Your parents, siblings, relatives and friends are extremely proud of you and excited as you move to a new chapter in your life. As you get off the bus...
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    Army hockey players misses chance to play in NHL

    http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/01/28/u-s-army-denies-west-point-grad-zach-mckelvies-nhl-dream Similar circumstances for Caleb Campbell, a standout football player.
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    Use of 529/college savings plan money

    My parents opened a 529 college savings plan for our son and have contributed to it over the years. It has grown nicely (well it was nicer before the recession!) and will pay for a portion of his college education. Son has accepted an offer of appointment to USAFA. I'm planning on meeting...
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    Question for class of '13 parents who were at swearing ceremony on I-Day

    There is a nice video documenting Plebe summer at this address on the Navy TV website: http://www.navytv.org/media.cfm?c=636&m=2715&s=59& About 1/3 into the video they show the class getting sworn in. The Superintendent says "now will rest of the great class of 2013 please rise." You can see...
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    NASS CFA email - what does it mean?

    Sorry for another CFA thread but here it goes... Son is at NASS session 1 and took CFA yesterday. Today we received an email from USNA which states: "Your Candidate Fitness Assessment Application for the United States Naval Academy has been successfully completed by Midn 3/C xxxxx." I...
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    Summer Seminar - timing & method of acceptance communication?

    Can anyone provide details on the timing and method of communication that USNA notifies candidates of their acceptance (or otherwise) for the summer seminar? USAFA and USMA were different and with their earlier timelines have already heard back from them so I'm curious how USNA handles it...
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