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For the first time since the early '90s, Norwich Recognized its recruits before the winter break. After a year analyzing the rookdom training plan with his staff, COL Titus authorized "early" promotion, 6 weeks trimmed from the training. Of course the controversy has arisen that it's "too...

My son emailed me this morning that a Senior Cadet, AFROTC contract, killed himself over Thanksgiving break. The entire corps gathered this morning to honor him and start the grieving process. For you future officers- invest the time in a mental health first aid course. You're going to need...

Today was the official start of Rook Week 2018, and preparing for the 200th anniversary of the school's founding. 500 Rooks checked in today. Less than last year. Housing is an issue though, running out of room. The school has raised almost $100M for improvement and endowments. The new...

The dreaded email showed up today. No offer for prep school or foundation according to letter. DS will attend Norwich next year with or without NROTC (haven't heard) and will re-apply next year. His passion and sense of belonging for USNA hasn't faltered. As I told him when he started this...

DS needed to schedule a remedial thanks to faulty doctor's notes. He called Concorde only to find our nearest contractor is 4 hours away one-way. DS decides to use a military treatment facility instead of the 30 day wait with Concorde. There are 3 facilities we could use, one with a brand...

DS did his exam today and the measurement device slacks after leaving each patient's head. Every other exam DS has had in the past year has him at 6'2. DS asked the assistant to use another machine since I'm the height she said he is and he towers over me. The facility refused. Anything we...

DS' teachers and counselor had to fax and email recommendations due to IT issues. What's a ballpark time frame to wait for posting before calling Admissions to inquire?

DS is doing research on an Academy grad from the class of 1924, and discovered yearbook references to the Black N, but also a Pink N. We've not found any information on this enigma, any ideas?

DS went to visit his counselor today to adjust his concurrent enrollment for college classes and his counselor came out with a scolding look on her face. She loves my kid and loves teasing him so I was wondering... "I can't believe you and your Navy Air Force admissions thing. I had to come in...

DS is heading to CVW1, scored decent airfare. Anyone else wanna chat with someone else going? DS gave me permission to hand out a Skype name or phone number if so!

Following Capt's posting of General Mattis' list, here's a Navy man's list. https://medium.com/@SenatorJohnMcCain/https-medium-com-senatorjohnmccain-senator-john-mccains-summer-reading-list-2eb3a722fd3e

DS hasn't received any official candidate info yet, but did get an invite to meet with the Region 4 admissions counselor. Are we waiting for a letter with info or missing a piece to the puzzle?

Impressive competition. I'm bummed our resident Army psych Russian speaking friend isn't on the list, but what a great representation of what is to come for the space program. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-new-astronauts/

DS got his rejection letter today, but it was an encouraging one! The professor said he's just too knowledgeable about cyber security and they want newbies. He is a little bummed because he wanted the week on campus since Norwich is his #2/NROTC choice. The professor also said his resume fits...

DS has been giving blood/donating triple platelets since he turned 15. Every 2 weeks the vampires pull out his platelets and help children and cancer patients since he has a rare immunity to a virus that can put those groups at risk. He drags a new friend to donate with him every 2 months...

DS and I met up with these guys today. Colt is riding his horse Gus across the country raising awareness for Agent Orange affected veterans and families. DS helped him film stories and got some interviews of his own. Colt is gathering stories for his report to Congress in November. If you or...

Found this today. Just pay shipping and admin fees for Boy Scouts. http://www.eknowledge.com/allAccessLandingPage.php?coupon=2B59457B6F9

DS reported his sport coaches and players for a fight club run before practices, complete with online photo and video evidence. Long story short, charges and coach firings happened and the culture of the team is just a mess. DS decided to not play his senior year since the coach he initially...

DS finishes his three month internship soon. There were some posts in the past debating if it would be "worth it" to spend time on such a commitment versus other ECAs a potential plebe could be doing, so I wanted to share a few observations. Leadership skills do shine if the student continues...

... they are driving me batty, and we are only waiting for NASS! Some humor. DS finished his Saturday run, yard work, college homework and found himself with a free moment. Free moments turn into naps when workout 3x a day. I left my office and saw him sprawled on the coach. I kicked his foot...