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    Furloughs Could Delay Classes at USNA

    Any thoughts regarding this matter? "News of the potential for canceled classes comes as more than 1,200 plebes reported to the Naval Academy for Induction Day on Thursday. Schofield said it’s unclear how many of these students will be affected. “The class missed will basically operate...
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    USNA Company Assignment 2017

    We did not received an official letter, but the USNA admission sent my son an e-mail.
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    Permit to report envelope problem

    There's only one white envelope provided with a red "PAO" written on it. It is addressed to DEAN OF ADMISSIONS. The Manila envelope is addressed to USNA Commandant of Midshipmen.
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    USNA Class of 2017 Appointment Thread

    In my DS's case, he received a call from Capt. Wallace. He said that my son's BFE will be mailed to our home and he should be getting it no later than Tuesday next week. :shake:
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    Explosion at Boston Marathon

    We received this news from our Parents club today. Please pray for Katherine Hern, USNA graduate, and her family. "Katherine and her family were at the Boston Marathon. Aaron, their son was injured and is hospitalized. He has had surgery and will need future surgeries. Please keep them in...
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    2c parents weekend

    This is from the e-mail that I received from our USNA Parent's Club last month: "Just received official word from the Academy...2nd Class Parents Weekend this coming fall will be Friday, 13 September to Sunday, 15 September. A fun time for all...and the only other time you'll get to see your...
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    How many first gen./not-English-at-home mids from USNA.... How do I finish that?

    Just to name a few of the recent admirals: Admiral Eleanor Valentin - Commander of the Navy’s Medicine Support Command, the first female to hold the position. Rear Admiral Victorino Mercado - graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in...
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    NAPS and Foundation Program

    I was referring to USNA Foundation recipients and not a regular candidate. In the past, if you attended a prep school that only offers half a semester, a recipient is required to attend the other semester in a college of her/his choice. The new requirement for the USNAF states that a recipient...
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    CA Nominations

    This is a reminder to all the candidates that are re-applying and to other candidates that did their research last year and want to submit their nominations early. State of CA just passed a ballot on redistricting last November. Beginning January 3, 2013, CA has a new list of Members of Congress...
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    NAPS and Foundation Program

    My daughter was a Napster (class of 2015) and she received a letter from the USNA that she was scholastically qualified. This year, my son is a USNA Foundation recipient (class of 2017), but did not receive an official letter from the USNA. However, it is safe to assume that he is also...
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    Documentary movie, "Anthem"

    My daughter is a member of USNA Women's Glee Club, and I'm proud to share the trailer of the new documentary movie, “Anthem”. “An independent documentary film production of Make Your Mark Media, Anthem tells the story behind Francis Scott Key’s creation of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and...
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    Best Military Movies?

    The Thin Red Line The Dirty Dozen (My Dad's Favorite) Gallipoli Full Metal Jacket (For my Marine nephew)
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    Thornton Studios

    The Historic Annapolis Patch has been posting pictures and articles of the Induction Day. There's over 55 pictures if you want to check it out. http://historicannapolis.patch.com/articles/plebes-arrive-at-us-naval-academy-for-induction-day...
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    Official Candidate Class of 2016!

    We're from California and my son will be attending NASS session 2. He received his official candidate letter yesterday.
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    Parents at I-Day

    Thank you very much for your advice. I sent you a private message.
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    Parents at I-Day

    My daughter will also be travelling alone on I-day. My father was recently diagnosed with the final stage of lung cancer and we have to make a difficult decision to changed our plans. My daughter is very close to her grandfather and my biggest worry is how to tell her or if I should even let her...
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    Man allegedly faked way into Army

    "FORT WORTH, Texas - A Texas man with no military experience managed to trick the Army into letting him enter a reserve unit as a noncommissioned officer earlier this year, putting an untrained soldier in a leadership position in a time of war, an Associated Press investigation has found."...
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    Who has been accepted to attend NAPS in 2010?

    So who has been appointend to NAPS and plans to attend. Please add your info below: 1. js3486 DS, NAPS appt 3-15, Oklahoma 2. SAMom DD Naps appt 12-09 Texas, SA 3. mejmichael, NAPS appt 11-4, New Jersey 4. NavIss58, NAPS appt 12-24, NJ 5. HappynewNAPSmomTX, DS NAPS appt 3/4/ Texas, Houston 6...
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    3 q'd and nominated, will I get into naps?

    She received the SQ letter first.
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    3 q'd and nominated, will I get into naps?

    My daughter is going to NAPS and she's triple qualified. She received an SQ letter from the academy.
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