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goaliedad - I'm not arguing over the fact of whether an SMC cadet is worthy or not to be given an active duty slot. I'm sure many are not. I did not create the system. All I pointed out was what it says in the law. If you read the many comments in the thread I posted, you will see that it is...

Wow, go away for a couple of days and... I did not scold you. I'm not that type of person. I just gave you a bit of advice from someone who served for 22 1/2 years and deployed many times, including a combat tour. Glad you got the "E" at LDAC, that is a great accomplishment, but you've got...

Sent you a PM.

Didn't I say "fulfill the obligations in paragraph "e" or did I miss something? Please don't make me become one of those snarky parents who feel they need to put the "wet behind the ears" cadet in their place. Not that any of those exist on this board! :smile:

http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=21993 As long as they fulfill the obligations in paragraph "e". That's the rub. If they do, then they go AD. It is the law.

What she referenced is the Critical Reading and Math score. Does not include the Writing score.

Sorry about that. Apparently Brasso doesn't cut it anymore. My DS prefers Never Dull. One container will last the entire room for the whole year and then some.

The parking lot is a good hike from the battlefield. Since we brought an Easy-up, plus food and chairs, coolers, etc. it was quite a haul. Plus it was 95+ degrees last year. Afterward, we just followed the line of cars into New Market. About a block off the main path is a library and we...

I just took my DS back yesterday. He's now a "Third" and so glad to not be a Rat. He's a Rat Challenge clerk this year, so he will be working with the Rats through November. Rat Challenge cadre are different than regular cadre; they tend to be supportive and help the Rats during their Rat...

We sent Gatorade powder and granola bars first week. After a while when the weather cools, you can send them just about anything they like and it won't melt. They get to have a food box in their room to stroe what you send them. Between your DS and his roomates, they should have plenty of...

Goarmymom - you know we are one town away. My wife and I could meet with you guys this summer sometime and give you our perspective of being Rat/4th class parents. FYI - there are at least 2 if not 3 LCHS Seniors going to VMI in your DS' class. That will be helpful for carpooling when they...

my thoughts exactly!:bang:

My DS seems to be going opposite direction. While a Rat, he was more focused on his studies and finished first semester with 2.9 GPA. Now he is struggling, complaining about everything, goofing off in barracks at night, failing 2 classes so far - and now wants to see his buddy at Radford this...

These numbers must include reserves and Guard. I know Navy AD end strength today is below 330K and USMC end strength goal is pre-Iraq/Afghanistan (~176K). I don't want to discount Guard or Reserve numbers (In my career I was AD, Reserve and FTS - title 10 AGR equivalent), but key totals are...

I'll get the thread started. We got the phone call and it's official. Breakout is over, and VMI has a new class - 2015! So proud of our DS and all his BR's!!

COL Harvey Dick, The Citadel Class of 1953, Assistant Commandant of Cadets from 1977 - 1993, and Member, The Citadel Board of Visitors from 1993-1999 and 2001-2006 passed away today after a short, but brutal battle with cancer. He was a mentor to many of us who entered the brotherhood. A tough...

We got a quick email. The physical part is over. They were told to shower and then have dinner with their Dykes before having a ceremony. I think we should create a new "Breakout" thread once we hear from our DS'/DD's!

Yes, and my DS said the cadre and RDC pushups they did this week didn't count toward that total. I'm guessing they had to do 500+ each day. I work with a guy who graduated in 2004. He told me when he was a 1st class he had his Rats doing close to 1000 a day during Res week. That total must...

We got a quick email that the Dyke sweat party was a "blast". They got a 5am wakeup (boom bbom alarm clock) and as I write this I'm sure they are slogging away. We are supposed to get a Skype call (new privledge) tonight. Looking forward to hearing all the stories from this week! :eek:

I heard from my DS today. His email opened with "I'm alive!" He said he can't wait for it to be over. I think they all have that sentiment. Another 48 hours or so and they will be "Class of 2015." Until then, many more pushups for their Dykes!