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Hi all! Just got back from Max 2 yesterday. It sucked but I had a blast at the same time. As always I'm very thankful for all the help that I have gotten here on the boards (PIMA:thumb:). If you all have any questions please let me know and I'l do my best to answer while its all still fresh...

I'm slightly disturbed that this is now allowed. If you read through the comments you will see that I'm not the only one. I see this as the courts caving to religion. To me this ruling could have potentially dangerous consequences. Someone in the comments made a good point. He said "why can't...

Women, who make up some 14 percent of the armed forces, should finally be permitted to serve fully in front-line combat units, a military advisory panel says. The call by a commission of current and retired military officers to dismantle the last major area of discrimination in the armed...

Hi all, One of my ROTC buds sent this to me and I found it quite funny. Thought I would share. http://www.strategypage.com/humor/articles/military_jokes_200472723.asp This is all ment in good humor. My hats off to all our men and women in the military. :thumb: Enjoy, Kevster

Hi all, I have a quick question in regards to fitness. How many cadets lift weights in addition to the all the required exercise? This question is mainly directed at non-varsity athletes. I'm preparing for a upcoming PT test by just doing push-ups, sit-ups and running. However I have been...

Hi all, Has anyone been taking practice tests for your respective branches ( AFOQT...etc)? I just bought two practice test books to study for the AFOQT and was wondering if anyone else has been doing the same. Thanks, Kevster

Hi all, Well I got the TWE in the mail today. I'm kinda disappointed but its not the end of the world. I just wanted to take a quick second and thank thank everyone for all the helpful advice that I got looking at these boards! :thumb: For all of you that have received appointments congrats...

Hi all, Right now I'm trying to finalize my Plan B in the likely case that USAFA and USNA don't work out. I just got accepted to the University of Maryland which has both AFROTC and NROTC. I would love to be a pilot but if that does not work out (curse these eyes of mine :rolleyes:) I would...

Hi all, I posted this on the USAFA boards and I would appreciate any advice from you guys as well. First of congrats to everyone who has received an appointment to the Yard! Way to go guys! I havent heard anything from my top two schools yet (USAFA and USNA). I know that there are more...

Hi all, First off I want to say congrats to everyone who has received an appointment! Way to go everyone! I havent heard anything from my top two schools yet (USAFA and USNA). I know that there are more appointments that have yet to come out but I'm going to assume that I will not be one of...

My app status just changed to "hold". What does this mean? I got my nom a few weeks ago so im hoping its somthing good. Thanks, Kevster

Hi all, Does anyone know how frequently USMMA's selection board meets? Would I be correct in assuming once a week? Thanks!

One of the essays that on the CG app asks is.... "Describe your experiences facing or witnessing discrimination. Tell us how you responded and what you learned from those experiences and how they have prepared you to contribute to the Coast Guard Academy community" I have been raised where...

Two of my friends went and took a practice CFA this weekend any comments would be helpful. ME Friend A Friend B BB throw 79 56 53 Pull ups 8 8 7 Shuttle 8.8 8.9...

I was reading in the USMMA catalog about the service obligation and somthing caught my eye that I think I have miss understood. It says here that you have 5 ways to fulfill your service obligation after you graduate. One of which is Serving as a comissioned Officer in one of the branches of the...

When you go in to take the Optical and Physical exams for the DoD they cover everything right ( USAFA,USNA, NROTC,AFROTC, USMMA....etc.)? I have taken both of these exams and both offices have sent the forms in. Do I have to do anything else??? I mean to I need to notify USMMA that I have...

Can anyone please tell me where I need to send my form for a VP nom? I have looked everywhere for the address? Is it the White House, the Naval Observatory or USAFA????? Thanks!

Im going for my ALO interview later this week. Any advice? Also if this interview goes well how would that affect my application? Im thinking shirt and tie? To formal...not formal enough? Ive been to a NROTC interview but thats really it. Any advice will help! -Kevster

Hi all, Ok so applications for USCGA open up in a few weeks. Is there anything that I can prepare ahead of time (Resume, LOR,SAT scores....etc.) so I can get my app in as early as possible? Thanks, Kevster

Im thinking about submitting my app mid aug. I need a little more time to get my CFA scores up. However since Im not a golden child I understand that getting the app in early will help my chances. When do you all think I should submit it? You cant update the CFA scores @ USAFA can you...