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NIFE has civilian contracted instructors through Pensacola International (C172, pipers), possibly Jack Edwards now too, last I heard Peter Prince ended with API. Checkrides are done with military instructors. There’s fewer than 10 flights now and no solo, would have to have current NIFE stud...

I second this. However, I lived back gate and when I got NASW moved to Milton. Cost $58 bucks for the Uhaul that day and offered beer and steaks for help, so not too bad. With that said I was admin for the TW5 attrites for close to a year and there was a definite connection between long commutes...

I would’ve flown jets if 36/36 navy selections weren’t rotary my week! My NSS being lower than number of selectees had nothing to do with it! I was wronged! BUT on a serious note, growing up on the farm at least I used to make my own homegrown Bacon

For a couple years delay I got to: -Sit backseat in growlers -Backpack through the Rockies -Tour Ireland -Work at/with multiple 3 letters -Tour and work with the White House -Drive YPs up the east coast to New York and Boston -Have constant discussions with Captains, Admirals, and Generals whom...

I did not mean to imply I was disappointed with USNA itself, rather that I had intended to also talk of getting through disappointments while at the academy to broaden the scope of encouragement not just to those who have been rejected appointment but also those who are hitting lows while at...

I like to hop on this forum a couple times a year as I remember it being a huge encouragement to myself during the "potential candidate" days. Today I had the realization it has been 10 years since my first TWE arrived and I found myself in a spot of reflection. Hoping my experience can bring...

I had two squadmates in VT6 that were prior seals. Super good guys to study with. One switched after commissioning the other was a POCR board. Seen one other and only knew because he had a trident patch. While not common, I was quite surprised it was actually a thing. The two I knew didn’t wear...

They never asked for mine but the grad school possibility is important. My GPA ended up being lower at USNA but grad schools factor in previous college classes. So even if you struggle in some classes (no thank you plebe chem) you can come out looking like you graduated from a service academy...

I applied three times and was in ‘19, now in flight school. With all the different routes to get in there will be a good amount of your classmates your age. In Pcola the average ensign is around 26 so it stops being noticeable. Good luck!

Not sure anything prepared me or the wife for this one

That’s awesome. He has a really good mindset for the academy it seems, many people are afraid to ask but the only definite “no” is if you don’t. Definitely depends on who is in charge at the time I think. He will be very happy for the validations later on.

I transferred after two years, USNA didn’t even want my second semester transcripts. Keep a record of them as I was actually able to validate some history classes by showing them to the dean plus a class syllabus. However this is very rare and only because the course was specifically tailored to...

‘19s just came in from Colt. 1911 Gov with Gov serial and everything. They look beautiful. (Although we had to order them through Westpoint’s team :confused:). I’m pretty sure it was just done by our classmates and not necessarily USNA sponsored.

At least in the classes that graduated during my four years those that didn’t graduate due to weight/fitness still had to pay back monetarily or enlist. Golden handshake is more about not having to owe the government something else after being denied commissioning not the fact that you “got...

NavyOption, I applied three times before getting in. I don’t regret it at all. If you’ve done the app twice already You are already well practiced so it doesn’t really take that much effort in the long run to fill it out. I am a huge advocate of keeping all doors open, if you apply and get the...