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  1. profsparrow

    USNA 2017 Mailbox Stalkers Club

    DS is currently a Plebe at USNA. But I vividly remember the pressure cooker that waiting for that BFE (Big Fat Envelope) can be. I also remember what a pressure reliever a thread like this can be. Here's one of my posts from last year... "Even before DS got the USNA appt, I knew that DS will...
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    Issued dress shoes

    Do the plebes or 4c mids get issued the leather white and black dress shoes, or do they get the "corfam" shoes. If they get issued leather shoes, can they purchase and wear the corfam shoes?
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    Tennis shoes

    I've gotten conflicting info about tennis shoes for Plebe summer. Can, or should, Plebes bring "broken in" tennis shoes from home. If yes, do they need to have the exact style and brand they'll be issued? What brand and style are they issued? DS has a hard time working in shoes and he'd like not...
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    WIFI at USNA

    I heard somewhere that there is no WIFI at USNA, in the quarters. Then I heard somewhere else that a mid was using "FaceTime," which requires WIFI. The reason I'm asking is that DS's cousin broke his DP (Dear Phone). We're going to replace it but will invest in an iPhone if there is WIFI. And...
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    Health Insurance for Plebe Summer?

    When does the USNA insurance start, on I-day, or on the day the plebes take the oath?
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    Need some guidance...

    I've been trying to navigate the USNA calendars so DW and I can make some plans. Unfortunately they aren't much help to me. We probably won't get BFE #2 for a week or so. I understand that DS will need to report to USNA on 28 June. Here's the question. If I understand correctly DS won't be an...
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    2016 USNA Mailbox Stalkers Club...

    Thought I'd start this thread. All the other SA's have one. It's great for everyone to get to know and support each other through a stressful process. And to ask questions. If this is a duplicate of another USNA thread then it will either dry up and go away, or get deleted. I personally am not...
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    100s Night?

    Okay, I'll admit to being ignorant. What is 100s night? It sounds to me that it's the 100th night after arrival at the Academy? Whatever it is, it sure sounds like fun.
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    When is the latest a person can get appointed.

    All the nominations we can hope for have already been given. DS has an LOA. Our MoC told us that if someone becomes disqualified for any reason, DS will get the nomination. I know some DQs come in pretty late. How late is acceptable? Is there a deadline or would it be possible to get a nom as...
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    Superintendent nomination?

    DS has an LOA for USNA, but no nomination. He's got a nom for USAFA, but no word on appt. Someone on one of the forums had mentioned something about the "Superintendent" being able to give a nomination to someone like DS with an LOA but no nom. How do we do this? Is it automatic or do we need to...
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    Hello from Profsparrow in beautiful Texas.

    I am former enlisted E-5 in USAF. Honorably discharged in 1986. I was a professional Boy Scout executive for over ten years. I'm currently a Nursing Facility Administrator. DS is my stepson. He is an Eagle Scout with a bronze and gold palm, is in the top 10% of his class, was a lineman in one...
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    When would a MOC know if a person is not DODMERB qualified?

    My DS has an LOA from USNA, but no nomination. His nomination is for the AF Academy. He prefers USAF Academy, but basically just wants to serve his country in uniform. We all know how competitive appointments for AF are for the class of 2016. Our MOC rep has said that all nominations have been...
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    Question about "guaranteed offer of appointment"

    DS just got a "guaranteed offer of acceptance," from USNA. However...we're in Texas district 14 (Ron Paul). He did get a nomination to the USAFA from Dr. Paul, but no nomination to Annapolis. Sen. Cornyn sent a "non-nom." Texas Senators and Congressional reps discuss nominations and try not to...
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    Nomination and appointment question

    My DS received a nomination for the AF Academy...which he was pleased and honored to get. Here's the question, he wants to serve in either the AF or Navy. In Texas the MOCs all talk to each other about who gets nominations to avoid "double" nominating. You may be aware that the USAFA is VERY...
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    MOC nomination notification

    Just curious...and it probably varies. About how long after the MOC interviews will we have to wait to hear how DS did? We are in Texas-Ron Paul (14th District). What about Senatorial decisions and VP?
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    CFA question

    My son has completed everything on his application, except for the CFA. He has completed and submitted nom. requests to MOC's and VP. He is a big "barrel chested" young man. Not an ounce of fat anywhere. However...he is having trouble with pull ups. Because he is a large fellow with very strong...
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    My son is hoping to go to USAFA.

    This looks like a good place to stay in touch with happenings at the USAFA. My son, James Yi, is a Junior, going to the SS this summer (6/6). He is hoping to go to the USAFA to study Astro, or Aero-nautical engineering. I am a former SSGT in the USAF. Now I continue to serve my country as a...
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