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    The Future of Army Football (and Rich Ellerson)

    Interesting read regarding Army Football and Coach Ellerson: Below Center of Mass
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    USAFSOS

    Do any of the AF members on here have any experience with USAFSOS? I am slotted to go this summer but have been unable to find out much about the school. More specifically, I would like to know more about the typical day to day schedule, the class structure/organization, and any information...
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    New Supe!

    New Supe for the Academy: http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=15788
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    Religious Bigotry at West Point (?)

    A friend (and fellow cadet), just shared this link on Facebook: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/blake-page/west-point-religious-freedom_b_2232279.html The article was written by a current Firstie. He makes some pretty serious accusations - "countless officers here and throughout the military...
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    Sports Questions

    I have a couple questions about participating in sports during CBT: 1. Should we bring our equipment with us on R-Day (cleats, gloves, etc.) 2. What do we do if we will need to wear contact lenses to play (can't fit BCG's under a football helmet) 3. What are the specifics of mass athletics...
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    Playing spring sports?

    Lacrosse season starts tomorrow. I have an appointment and I want to play, but I don't know if it is worth the risk of injury. I don't plan on playing lacrosse for Army. Has anyone been through anything similar? Thanks for any advice you might have.
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    Nike SFB Boots

    Are the Nike SFB Boots authorized for wear during Beast? I saw them in the C Store, but my escort wasnt sure whether or not plebes ere allowed to wear them.
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    Qualified- not selected

    I just found out that I am qualified but not selected. What is the next step? What are the chances of getting an appointment after this?
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    What to bring on Overnight Visit

    I have been given the chance to take an overnight visit (although I have not recieved an appointment). what items do I need to bring? 1. I go to a Military JuCo and have a formal dress uniform, a school uniform, and PT gear. Should I bring any/all of this, or stick to civilian clothes? 2...
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    Best way to get to USMA by train

    I am not a parent, but I figured the parents would probably know the best answer to my question. I am going to visit West Point on a Monday. I will be leaving from my college near Philadelphia and will need to ride either by train or cab to get to West Point by Monday morning. I expect to...
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    What to do to improve my file

    As I've said before, I'm applying to West Point for my second time. My file is complete, I'm medically qualified, passed the CFA, and expect to be academically qualified soon (submitted transcripts, waiting to hear back, but I have a 3.93 college gpa). I met with my state liaison, who informed...
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    Army ROTC Application Question

    I am currently a Freshman at Valley Forge Military College in their West Point Prep Program. As part of the curriculum, all students take MSL1, the first year of Army ROTC. If I am not accepted to West Point, I would like to continue with ROTC at another school. However, the online applications...
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    Combat Engineers

    I am currently applying to West Point. After doing some research, I have decided that I want to become a Combat Engineer. 1. If I go to West Point, will I have to major in Engineering to become a Combat Engineer 2. How does the process work in becoming a Combat Engineer? I know that graduates...
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    Updating DODMERB info

    This is my second year applying to West Point, and I have been medically qualified both times. However, I went to my DODMERB exam in July of 2009, at the time I was 6'0 and around 175. This year, I did not go to an exam, I just got a letter stating that as long as I had had no major medical...
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    When to hear about Appointments

    Last year, I applied at the very end of Febuary, found out that I was fully qualified about a week later, then found out that I was put on the waiting list about a week after that. I found out that I was rejected about a month later. This year, I completed my application much earlier, and have...
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    My Introduction

    Hey! I am currently a Freshman at Valley Forge Military College in the Prepster Program. Last year, I applied to West Point, was waitlisted, and ultimately was rejected. I made a lot of mistakes in High School, and hope to have made up for them at Valley Forge. I know that I have a lot of...
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