This reminds me of my first sleep away camp. I was maybe 10. I have no idea what I was expecting...but it was quite primitive compared to what I"d imagined. I cried...my dad yelled, "get in the car; let's go home!" With my lip quivering, I said, "no, I'll stay..." Of course, it was the best week of the summer--of many summers. The Army is very different from AF and Navy...and so is the academy. We do have some old, outdated barracks as opposed to spiffy dorms. Our mission is different; we're preparing officers for a different role in the armed forces. I hope once the shock wears off, they open their minds and can decide which branch is best for them. Good luck as they make their decisions!