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So I was thinking of some useful items that would come in handy for the incoming mid/cadet class of 2024 for when they start the academic year. Not items for summer training (those items can be SA Basic Training specific; what's allowed vs. what's not) but something(s) to give during parents-weekend visit.
Blue light filtering glasses (reduces eye strain from computer-screens): DD bought them in Junior year & wished she'd gotten them sooner.
Electric hot water kettle w/temp control- The temp control is for those choosy tea drinkers (& you know who they are) that require specific water temps to brew certain teas. BTW: Due to it's elevation, water boils at 198 degrees at the AFA)
Digital desktop picture frame- Displays a favorite pic or can be put into slideshow mode to display several pics. You can preload it with shots of the family/friends/dog/goldfish, etc. Can give a morale boost during a long week; & they're all long.
Hunting-style Hand/Boot Warmers Packs: -For all those "free" football games your cadet/mid gets to go to! Traditionally been hard to find item in Walmart when the weather turns...& that was pre-COVID.
Fox River Socks- Lots of posts on them.
Thermal Underwear-At least a set of heavy & a set of light. I like Marino wool as it doesn't itch.
Please feel free to add to this list! And congrats to the Class!!
Blue light filtering glasses (reduces eye strain from computer-screens): DD bought them in Junior year & wished she'd gotten them sooner.
Electric hot water kettle w/temp control- The temp control is for those choosy tea drinkers (& you know who they are) that require specific water temps to brew certain teas. BTW: Due to it's elevation, water boils at 198 degrees at the AFA)
Digital desktop picture frame- Displays a favorite pic or can be put into slideshow mode to display several pics. You can preload it with shots of the family/friends/dog/goldfish, etc. Can give a morale boost during a long week; & they're all long.
Hunting-style Hand/Boot Warmers Packs: -For all those "free" football games your cadet/mid gets to go to! Traditionally been hard to find item in Walmart when the weather turns...& that was pre-COVID.
Fox River Socks- Lots of posts on them.
Thermal Underwear-At least a set of heavy & a set of light. I like Marino wool as it doesn't itch.
Please feel free to add to this list! And congrats to the Class!!