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    Helicopter pilot

    My son will graduate this May and he is slotted to go to UPT. He has recently decided he would like to fly helos. I wondered how that process works. Is it the same as a fixed wing, fighters, heavies meaning the needs of the AF as well as how he performs at UPT dictate the choice? Just...
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    Mass. Maritime & NY Maritime

    My son is seriously interested in attending either Mass Maritime or NY Maritime. We have read through their websites and I truly don't think he could go wrong with either choice (if he is lucky enough to be admitted). He is interested in either Marine Engineering or Facilities Engineering. We...
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    Maritime Academies

    My son is interested in attending a maritime academy. He also happens to be a type 1 diabetic. He is a varsity athlete in 3 different sports and has good control for his T1. My question is does anyone know if this will block him from joining the regiment at one of the maritime academies or from...
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    More pictures for 2015 parents

    Here is a link to cadet media. More pictures to look through, and possibly feed the WebGuy addiction! http://www.afaphotos.printroom.com/studio_homepage.asp?domain_name=afaphotos
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    Falcon Scholar Question - Teacher recommendations

    My son is a Falcon Scholar this year and is applying for the class of 2014. My question is should he use his high school teachers for the recommendations, or wait till he is at his prep school and use the prep school instructors. He knows it is beneficial to finish early and wasn't sure which...
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    Falcon Scholar Question

    I was proofreading my son's "resume" for his nomination packet when I started to wonder........Even though he is not required to reapply for USAFA, should he send updated accomplishments to help his chances of receiving an appointment? Thanks for any insight.
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    USAFA vs. USNA - main differences?

    My son is trying to decide which option is best for him USNA or USAFA. We live in VA, so he has been able to visit USNA and really loves it there. He has never been to USAFA, so he is not sure how much he would or wouldn't like it. The main issue is he has been given a Falcon foundation...
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