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Snacks were a life-saver! Although I'm going to need to cut back now that we're not running around all the time like we were as basics.

I'm a current doolie and I just wanted to let you know that you should not at all be scared off by how bad you think life will be. The worst part for me was the first few days of basic, getting up at 0500 and realizing "this is my life now." It gets so much better over time. You'll see yourself...

Doolie as well but how has this year stacked up to your expectations so far? One thing that has far surpassed my expectations is the sheer amount of extracurricular opportunities available, and I'm just curious to hear your thoughts.

Can't wait!!! Go Air Force!!!

Does this mean everything should fit into one bag? The packing list says there will be luggage not used on I-day, so I was wondering if a separate bag should be brought for these in addition to the backpack carried around on I-day. I haven't seen any cadets with 2 bags in videos of I-day so I'm...

Guts!

Definitely look at the application requirements for all available nomination sources ASAP. Some are due before October, and there may be some before that. It also gives you time to request transcripts and/or letters of recommendation from school faculty, as many of them will cut of all contact...

I wish you all the best. You've definitely earned both appointments and will serve well regardless of the path you take. But for now it's go Air Force, sink Navy! 🚫🦑

You may have dodged a bullet by accepting USAFA ;) In all seriousness, consider why you made that decision. If being a pilot is your goal, would you rather fly in the Air Force or Navy? Off a carrier or with a transport or heavy bomber? And if you don't fly, would you be truly unhappy in the...

1) VivaCristoRey! Self 9-Nov-20 VA MechEng Undecided 2) T37IP DS 10-Nov-20 PA MechEng Undecided 3) Ironman4 DD 10-Nov-20 IL Undecided Accepted 4) PickledBeets DS 10-Nov-20 NJ Undecided Accepted 5) Dadof5 DS 10-Nov-20 GA MechEng Accepted 6) Navy09Mom DS 11-Nov-20 XX MechEng...

Update: #48 has declined. Congratulations to everyone who has accepted, you'll serve our country well in the Coast Guard!

Update: #104 has declined. Good luck to everyone at West Point! Beat Navy!

Please change #36 to Accepted!

In terms of pure acceptance rate, sure. Schools like Duke will naturally have tens of thousands of students applying who send out 20+ applications in the hopes that one works out. But it takes a special type of student, not just one who takes the highest AP classes and tries to beef up their...

I thought there was no way I was getting mine soon after seeing this message, and BOOM! Blue folder in the mailbox today!

In comparison to the other two major service academies, USAFA seems to send many more graduates to non-combat related fields. I believe it's about 50% at USAFA, whereas at West Point about 28% go into non-Combat Arms careers and USNA sends only about 5% to restricted line roles. Is the Air Force...

Make sure you run and work out a few times! The air really messes with you.

Excellent choice! :groupwave:

Strangely, without a nomination, I haven't received a TWE yet. 🤞 Fingers crossed!

What does this mean? Is USAFA generally seen as less military-like than the other academies in normal years, or is this just temporary due to COVID/commandant?