Recent content by 4theFlag

Hi, 21er here. As someone who came into the Academy planning on a Behavioral Science major, and wound up in physics with the intent of making that a career, I can attest to the "gut feeling" being wrong. Thankfully I had an amazing professor and academic advisor who set me on the right path, and...

I am no expert on USNA, but you have a good shot at being a pilot if you go to USAFA, provided you are medically qualified. With the pilot shortage, everyone in the class of 2019 who wanted a pilot slot (and was qualified) got one. 460 slots, I think? And that number is projected to go up. It's...

Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but the list of AFSCs directly available to those coming out of the Academy recently changed, and I believe OSI was eliminated from that list. There may have been one or two exceptions for Class of 2019, but I am under the impression that going forward...

Tonight the documentary film Sijan premiered at USAFA's Arnold Hall. Janine Sijan Rozina, Lance Sijan's sister, produced the film and was there to introduce it with several of Sijan's fellow POWs from Vietnam. I highly encourage everyone on this forum to watch the film once it is released to the...

As someone who is minoring in Arabic and validated 2 years worth of classes by taking the placement test last year, I can assure you that unless things have drastically changed, there will definitely be a placement test with Arabic on it. Last year all basics were given the option to take...

Everyone’s “why” is a little different. Most people’s reason for coming here is not the same as there reason for returning. Do not worry about what that why should be; you will find it, and if it is strong enough to keep you here then it’s good enough. People will ask you “why” but ultimately...

I agree that running is very much a physical thing...the dedication to get up and go out running every day is not. I didn't really start developing this level of mental toughness until well into the year. I'd say OP is ahead of the game when it comes to mental preparation.

Part of Basic is learning to live with the bare minimum...which may be even less than you think you need. I know right now is a stressful time for 2022 appointees and one way to keep busy is by agonizing over the packing list again..and again...and again. I did that too last year! But please...

I would also be more than happy to write letters to any of you incoming basics! About all I can offer is personal ramblings about what helped me during basic and a healthy dose of my dad's ridiculous military jokes, but if you're interested in either of those things PM me your name and PO box.

I didn't have the opportunity to attend USAFA SS, but I did go to USNA SS. (Ironic, as USNA ultimately rejected me and USAFA took me...) It was without a doubt the best experience of my entire life up to that point. One of my NASS squadmates wound up coming to USAFA too and he and I still talk...

Glad you found it encouraging. I remember like it was yesterday how it felt to be an incoming basic, full of other people's words of wisdom but nothing that eased my fears! Best of luck to you and I hope to see you at the chapel sometime.

Hello all! I don’t post very often, because I’m busy USAFA-ing and also don’t find many instances where I can contribute valuable input that hasn’t already been given. But I want to take a few minutes to share some advice and encouragement that I would have liked to hear (and some that I did...

I submitted my USAFA Summer Seminar application in early December and am eagerly waiting for any word back on it...does anyone know when applicants usually hear back for Summer Seminar?