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Halfway through. 2015 is roaring through Beast and it's been excellent training so far. We will be back in a few weeks; don't worry, we are going to make it! Big thanks to our first detail cadre (including America's Finest). Fantastic leadership from the classes of 2012 and 2013...

Today is my last day at home. I wanted to thank everyone who has helped me on here to get to this point. The information I learned from SAF has helped me more than many of you can imagine. I want to specifically thank Scoutpilot, Buff81, America's Finest, Mr. Mullen, and all of the cadets...

http://www.stripes.com/news/army-ranger-to-be-awarded-medal-of-honor-1.145202 Home/News Army Ranger to be awarded Medal of Honor Stars and Stripes Published: May 31, 2011 On July 12th, President Barack Obama will award Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, U.S. Army, the Medal of...

The Class of 2014 unveiled thier crest tonight at their sponsors' appreciation dinner. Unless I'm mistaken, it is the first USMA class to have their class year in roman numerals on their crest. Congrats 2014! Here's a photo of the crest via the Comm's facebook page...

A few questions for you current cadets or recent grads: What is the most important thing you wish you knew before starting Beast? What is the greatest lesson you took away from Beast? If you could change one thing about your time at Beast, what would it be? I'm trying to leave these...

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/09/12/Gay_Vets_Escort_Gaga_to_VMAs/ Katie Miller, the cadet who was separated due to DADT right before Cow Committment this year, was one of four Don't Ask, Don't Tell-discharged servicemembers who escorted Lady Gaga to MTV's Video Music Awards...

I know there is another thread for 2015 LOA's, but it's hard to keep track of who has one and who doesn't due to the conversation in the other thread. Feel free to add yourself as more LOA's are awarded! here's who said they had one in the other thread: screen name/state&district/date...

After Action Report from SLS 2010—Advice for future SLS attendees. I have been thinking of writing a “guide” to SLS ever since getting back. Here are some things I wish I would have known before going. Those who have been to SLS feel free to add/delete as you see fit: What to pack...

hey guys, just out of curiosity does anyone know of a candidate whose appointment was withdrawn due to senior prank shenanigans? dont worry i'm not gonna try anything next year but it would be interesting to know if someone has gotten their appointment revoked because of senior pranks

What percentage of SLS attendees are offered admission to USMA? Also, what percentage of attendees end up reporting on R-Day? How common for attendees to be denied admission to USMA, and if so, what were the reasons? If you dont mind sharing specifics on this one it would be greatly...

Has anyone who is going to SLS this summer been notified of which courses they are taking, or we figure out the courses to which we are assigned once we get there? I may have missed where they tell us this in the acceptance packet, but I looked through the general instructions form and it...

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to USMA. Right now I'm a junior and I have already talked to my regional admissions rep. I'm meeting the local parents' club members tomorrow night. I have a 4.75 weighted GPA, 6 out of 170 class rank, and I'm taking three AP courses as a junior. I do...