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There is a planned power outage going on today at the Academy from 0600 to 1600. Apparently to do with installation of a new chiller so that all of Chase Hall will eventually be air-conditioned.

In my son's class of 2009 a girl was dismissed TWO DAYS BEFORE GRADUATION due to an honor violation relating to a final exam. Never said they don't get disenrolled after swab summer. But you have to put the numbers in perspective...smaller classes can't be compared on a raw numbers basis...

No, that is fairly typical. My son's class had 307 to start and lost almost 30 over swab summer. If they're still there at this point they'll likely remain for the start of the year. It's the first couple weeks that weed out a lot of them. Remember you're starting with a much lower number so...

Can't say for sure if they still use this one but when my son applied it was something like, "Name a hero of yours and why this person inspires you?" or something to that effect.:confused:

Which company is "your kid" in? Then I can give you a rough guess.

I concur on all this...he's a great guy as is his dad whom I met several times over the past few years. A large number of kids from my son's class (2009) are already pursuing grad studies as well at schools such as Columbia, George Mason, University of New Hampshire and University of...

To add to the fun, the men's tennis team shut out USMMA 9-0. :biggrin:

Unfortunately sports such as lacrosse, crew, cross country etc. do not count in these standings.

US News and World Report released their 2012 college rankings today. USCGA remains ranked number one among regional colleges in the North. Here is a llink to the story. http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/coast-guard-academy-1415

Congrats Pops but especially to your son. Feel free to ask any questions that either of you may have. :biggrin:

Nope I always do that and I'm still being logged off...guess I'll have to live with it. :rolleyes:

Definitely announced as Sept. 12 per Facebook page.

I'm using firefox...rather not clear history as it screws up other sites I'm on. Version is 6.0.1.4259

Since your latest shutdown for maintenance I am unable to stay logged on...each time I come back to the site I have to sign in again. I am the only person who uses my computer so this is kind of inconvenient. Any suggestions will be appreciated.:confused:

Although a high percentage of AIMsters get appointments, not going to AIM won't work against you. For example, my son didn't go and he got it and graduated. As far as PT at CFAD, I don't think you do any and definitely they don't give you the PFE test. You may attend a sports practice but...

At least one college in CT, the University of New Haven, evacuated today for the weekend. Kids were moving in today and by the end of the day were sent home. Also, the CGA base at Cape May is being evacuated...personnel sent to Ft. Dix.

Homer Hickam, author of "Rocket Boys," which was made into the movie, "October Sky," has written several fiction books with the Coast Guard as the theme. It is known as the Josh Thurlow series, and includes "The Keeper's Son." World War II but they give you a flavor of CG life.

L59 you must be a ball of laughs at work...HAHAHAHA:eek:

I've told this one before, but my son had a kid from USNA room with him during his exchange semester at CGA and ended up being commissioned in the Coast Guard.

My best advice: get an appointment first. :rolleyes: