We have 2019 and 2020 USMA cadets at West Point, and my husband and I are both in the military (me Air Force and him Army). Now our 2019 cadet is dating a LOVELY 2019 midshipman. We have met her several times, and think she is wonderful - smart, sweet, pretty, well-grounded. The fact that she is also from our hometown is a huge bonus! I hate to bug her to answer my questions, but my son is no help with these (hopefully simple) questions, and I haven't found what I'm looking for on the open-source parent pages. When do firstie midshipmen find out their branch (or Navy equivalent)? When do they find out their post-graduation station? How long is the usual officer's course? Save me some research here, please - if we get her pearl or diamond earrings for graduation, are those authorized in Navy and/or Marine dress uniforms? If not, other gift suggestions? Wish us luck!! Thank you all!