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They actually have PRK surgery some time after they sign the 2 for 7. It is more permanent than LASIK and more painful but the reward of great eyesight makes it worth it for most.

Pick me pick me! Good luck to your son. I'm certain he'll do great wherever he lands.

Perfect way to help! That was how we helped as well.

Great post and very accurate to what it takes for these kids to get into the Academies. It will be very helpful to now join all the Facebook parent groups. As a non-military family ourselves, it helped us tremendously.

I appreciate your post GoNavy2020 and wholeheartedly agree. Two of my three children are at the Academy and I can tell you that time management is essential. Those that make it in will be inundated with more responsibilities than can be done in 24 hours. It is purposeful and part of the training...

Hope this helps: http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/index.php?threads/the-acronym-list.11568/

Ouch, I sure hope my daughter has a different experience. I was really hoping she would be as fortunate as her 2017 brother that got to go to Japan on an amazing flagship his plebe year. Oh well, she probably will learn more from her very different experience. ⚓️

Thank you NavyHoops. I look forward to hearing all about this adventure this summer.

I can't believe how fast time at USNA is flying by. I also have a son that is finishing his 2/C year, preparing for Ring Dance, and just got engaged to his girlfriend of 6 years (freshmen in HS) to be married day after graduation next year. We are going to Annapolis to watch Herndon. I can't...

Sandnnw-which block is your son going and what company is he from? My plebe is going 2nd block.

Thank you Navy Hoops. Do they all sail to the same place and are they on the sailboat the entire time?

I should have titled this OSTS.

My plebe daughter got Offshore Sailing for one of her training blocks this summer. Is there anyone here that has a son or daughter that did this that can give me any information about it? My father that died a couple years ago would have loved to know she was doing this!

Definitely Iron Rooster for breakfast, but expect a wait.

The Boatyard is our favorite!