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My son is at Fort Knox this week, preparing to go over to Latvia for three weeks, with the CULP program. The CULP program is available to ROTC participants, and seems like a great opportunity. Here is a link for anyone interested for next summer. http://www.cadetcommand.army.mil/culp/ Any...

Son just got his AROTC letter today. Consistent with what was on the website he was offered his first two choices, both private schools. He was offered 4 year to first choice and 3 year to second choice. Letter asks for a response by December 1st, and in the response he has to pick one of the...

A lot of the cadets will be running in the Tunnel to Towers Run on Sunday. My son loved the experience last year, and is looking forward to Sunday. The link below will get you to a page with more info regarding the story behind the run. http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org/stephens_legacy.aspx

We can't let the week go by without a new Army/Navy thread. I have been to a few over the years, but this one is giving me a new perspective. Hearing my son (a plebe) complain about the wake-up time, the bus ride, the march on, the cold, TEE's coming up first thing next week.........blah, blah...

All is ok, but "John" was a little embarrassed. http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/08/25/rangers-skydiver-gets-stuck-on-flagpole/

After reading the "motto" of the class of 2014 I was wondering what some other classes have had as their's. I am sure there are some favorites out there. "Forever One Team - 2014"! I am going to give this one three stars out of four.

During my NC's phone call yesterday he mentioned that he got his grade for the first half of CBT. He was not that happy about his grade. I was wondering who gets to provide input into this grade? He thought it was mostly his Company Commander, who is a Junior (COW). This is not to question or...

There is a March report out on the poor conditions of certain buildings at King's Point. Parents and alumni should read. http://www.marad.dot.gov/news_room_landing_page/news_blue_ribbon/blue_ribbon_panel.htm

I was not sure what to label this one as we have two very different questions to ask. 1) My daughter (sister of new cadet) is planning her wedding for next spring (May/June 2011). My son who will be finishing his plebe year has been asked to be in the wedding. Is there anyway to know which...

Our son received an AROTC 4 year scholarship to an Ivy League school. The Ivy League schools are 100% need based for aid. In acceptance letters from other schools, he was qualified for certain federal aid loans, both subsidized and unsubsidized. In his letter from the AROTC school, he did not...

My son attended an overnight, and had a great visit. He is still deciding, but the trip was very worthwhile. Sorry to say that they announced the death of a former academy graduate at lunch. Very sobering for him to hear, and see the reaction of the other cadets. We had a great conversation...

My son has an appointment to USMA, a 4 year AROTC scholarship to Cornell or two other schools, and is waiting to hear about AFROTC, and Air Force Academy. Original plan was to wait and see what the choices are then decide. However, the AROTC letter states that he needs to accept and choose a...

Big package left at the door today!! USMA appointment came in a very nice diploma like portfolio with a great letter. LOA in August, nomination letter a week ago from Senator Mikulski, and appointment a week later. Kind of took the whole family by surprise with the speed of it all. I know there...

My son will be completing an overnight visit in November. I am assuming there is a parent tour the morning we drop off, but can someone clarify that for me. Also, any suggestions for a nice dinner location for my wife and I would be greatly appreciated. Finally, I am assuming business casual...