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    Graduation Week

    I'm trying to put together a plan for graduation week. Any veterans with insight would be appreciated. Here are some questions? 1. 2014 reports on 6/18 and walks on 6/21. Do they spend those three nights in the barracks? 2. Is there a limit to the number of guests DS can invite on the...
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    Post Grad Sailing Obligation

    How many days per year are graduates required to be at sea while fulfilling their obligation? How many days does a "normal" merchant mariner generally spend at sea? Is the money really as good as they say? What would a newly graduated deckie expect to earn? Can a merchant mariner work...
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    DQ'd from CG

    DS is 1st class and was considering taking his commission in the USCG upon graduation. Last night he was informed that he was medically DQ'd because he sought medical help for back pain he was experiencing a year or so ago. It was a disappointment, but not the end of the world. The CG was one...
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    Advice Needed

    DS is 2014B. Sea year is in the rear view and graduation is starting to come into view. KP has been a difficult but rewarding experience for him and he's done well for himself. Just as he was finishing sea year last November, he began complaining of a sore back. He went to the infirmary...
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    Deceased Grandpa/Mid at Sea

    My wife's father died yesterday. DS is somewhere in the Pacific. Anyone have experience with this? Funeral is Saturday. I'm thinking he probably can't make it, right? Too bad. The Old Man was part of his inspiration for going to USMMA. He was accepted and appointed back in '61, but...
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    Life in the Coast Guard

    I am the father of KP midshipman. :eek: DS is in the North Sea right now and asked me to ask y'all about life in the Coast Guard. Specifically, if he were to seek a commission in the USCG after graduation from KP, what is the relatively likelihood of him getting any say as to where he is...
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    Questions re: leaving KP

    DS is a 2014 B split. He survived plebe year with a 3.0 GPA and was feeling pretty good when he went to sea. His experience at sea has been totally positive. So I was surprised to get an email from him saying he was thinking of not returning to KP. His stated reason is that he can't see...
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    International Phone Calls

    Our service charges $1.29/min. for international calls. Is this the best we can do?
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    2014B Sea Year Assignments

    DS will be on the Ascension. He'll make 2 round trip runs between Port Canaveral, FL and Ascension Island in the middle of the South Atlantic. 1. Anyone reading this have any experience with that ship? 2. Any other 2014B parents out there willing to share their DS/DD assignments?
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    June 16-21 Question

    The reg calendar indicates that June 16 is the last day of exams. DS begins sea duty on June 21. If we went up to Long Island, how much time would we get to spend with DS during that window? Thanks.
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    How do academy grads meet their spouses?

    Just curious. DS is USMMA 2014. He will spend 5 years after graduation either at sea or active duty military. Both ways of life are completely foreign to me. Did any of y'all develop serious relationships during that period. If so, how'd it work out. Thanks for sharing.
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    ESPN3

    DS wants to be able to watch ESPN on his laptop. 1. Is this permitted? 2. What's the trick? He can't seem to make it happen. Thanks.
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    Question re: Recognition of 2014

    Our family has a week and a half of vacation 3/25-4/3/10. We are thinking of renting a place on Long Island or in NYC. I have two questions. 1. If 2014 were to be recognized on or before then, how much access would we have to DS if we planned such a trip? 2. What is the relative...
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    Deck vs. Engine

    I know this is the subject of a lot of friendly, spirited debate, but I have a serious request. DS has been deck since day 1, but he is starting to waver. He is under the impression that engine majors are significantly more employable both in the maritime industry and outside of it. Is there...
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    Video chat?

    Hello all. I'm new to the forum. I was wondering if anyone had been able to chat via video with their DS or DD. I have heard that they are not allowed to use Skype or Google chat because they can't download to their computers. Does anyone know of another option? Thanks so much!
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