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  1. J

    No More Public AirShows

    Awesome!!!
  2. J

    ROTC/Change of Service

    College in our home is basically not discussed as a option it is just the next step after high school. Being a former enlisted service member myself I have seen both sides and I think given the option the commissioned side is the choice to make. My son has some decisions to make. He has a offer...
  3. J

    ROTC/Change of Service

    DS is a wrestler. The school only has AROTC and he wants to be a PJ in the Air Force. Today at 4pm he will be in the pool working on going 50meters subsurface. He is a motivated young man. I too feel if he does AROTC he will change his mind and find something in the Army he will fall in love...
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    ROTC/Change of Service

    DS number 2 has a athletic scholarship to a University he loves but he also wants to do ROTC and serve his country after he graduates. The school does not offer the branch of service ROTC that at this point is his ultimate goal. What are the odds that he could change services or request to serve...
  5. J

    US Air Force Academy brawl injures 23

    Ok. No bitting men. Carry on!
  6. J

    Preppies Applying for Academy Appt

    The MOC interview will be done over the phone. They will set this up with the people at the prep school and your C/C.
  7. J

    Preppies Applying for Academy Appt

    Call the CollegeBoard for a fee they will send copies to your represenatives.
  8. J

    Camera

    That sounds intriguing. I think I am going to buy this bundle so I can have it for parents weekend then I will look into that lens when it comes out. Does your Cadet play a sport.
  9. J

    Camera

    I want to buy locally but they are a little hard to find and no one has the second 75-300 lens that you can get as a bundle on e-bay. My son is a wrestler and is at the Prep School this year.
  10. J

    Camera

    usafamomma, That is the camera I have looked at the most and still keep going back to but have been a little reluctant because it is so new. Give some feedback as soon as you can. I would really like to know how it performs in low light action settings. Jerry
  11. J

    Camera

    Yes it helps alot. I will let you know what I get. Thanks. Jerry
  12. J

    Camera

    Batmom are the rebels good for action shots.
  13. J

    Camera

    I figure this is a good place to ask this question. I want to get a decent camera before parents weekend. I have a budget of about $1200.00. I want to be able to capture the beauty and wildlife of the Colorado Springs and Academy area but also my son is a Athlete so it would need to capture...
  14. J

    2016 Class Statistics

    Seems like you are taking sides but whatever. They may get out of some beatings but its not like they are laying on the couch. They are working there tails off. And take it from someone who knows when the sh!t hits the fan those competitive experences of any athlete mean something.
  15. J

    2016 Class Statistics

    I know the wrestling Coach tells his guys if there roommates think they are getting out of something to tell them to come out (no one gets cut). Not to many end up staying.
  16. J

    Your opinion on my extra curriculars?

    Do not look back in 2 years and say what if. Find a sport and do it to the best of your ability.
  17. J

    Parents Weekend

    Do any of you guys have experience with parents weekend at the Prep School. I know its the same weekend but other than that we don't have a clue.
  18. J

    NAPS

    Thanks very much for all the well wishes. NorthernCalMother I am and always will be a Marine but it has been a few years and a few more pounds since I wore the uniform. I will check out the youtube video. DS has also applied to the Air Force Academy which has me a little torn but he is a fine...
  19. J

    NAPS

    My DS received a packet Saturday which contained his acceptance papers for the Naval Academy Prep School. Although he is a recruited athlete his goal has been to attend a service academy since middle school. Needless to say we are a happy family. I also like the keepsake binder they send the...
  20. J

    Best way to get into USAFA

    How have any LOA's gone out and the admissions board has not meet.
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