Recent content by 702mom

I am a mom of a cadet who has been with gf for 6 yrs. He will graduate 2024 from USAFA. Sounds like you both are on the same page with how priorities will work. Both of you are going to be busy. Just make time for each other when you can & visit if possible. There are lots of cadets who make...

If you can go then GO! You only get 1 A-Day so do it. It is a wonderful parade and you do get a few hours with your cadet. Bring lunch with your cadet and family. Message me if you have questions. I have a 2024 & 2026 cadet. Congratulations and welcome.

My DS is a C2C and still dating his Freshman high school gf. First year is the hardest. She wrote a letter everyday during BCT, you will not cause you are too busy. She came out for PW. She will have to understand you are not available on a normal bf level. It is very hard, but if it works than...

There is not a club swim team at USAFA. There should be with the amount of swimmers there. My cadets were swimmers but now just swim on their own a few days a week.

I will add just a few suggestions since my DD is a 2026. She brought a regular bra along with way more sport bras then what was on the BCT list. She was glad she did that. She did also bring a small amount of makeup which she put on for A day parade. She brought a regular cheap watch but they...

I would use Groome to get to Colorado Springs and then Uber to the USAFA. It takes about 30 min from Academy hotel to USAFA visitor center. My cadet has used Uber to get from USAFA to COS airport.

Yes. My cadets did and were able to keep most of them even with attending USAFA. Extra money for them.

Cheapest watch cause you might not use it during Basic. As soon as it is over you get your Apple watch back.

Congratulations to your son! What a journey he as accepted and welcome to your new USAFA family. I have 2 cadets, DS 2024 & DD 2026. Just to be brief and answer your questions: Fly out at least the day before I-day maybe even 2 days depending on flights. No need to do the altitude adjusting...

As a mom of 2 cadets, 2024 & 2026, I have heard these feelings. It does get beter. You will connect with others. Control what you can control. Both my cadets spoke to a chaplain and wow it really helps and is confindential. I can put you in contact with my DD cause she goes out on Sunday...

My DD is a Doolie now and she worked on CFA for months. So glad you got a second chance. Push yourself to improve on the events you know you can do better on. Max out the flex arm hang if you can't do one pull up. Get more sit ups and push ups and improve that run. It hurts but you can do it!!!!!

My DD took a knee also. She was bummed about not marching into her squad. She fought hard but said once everything went dark it was time to call it.

My DD just met with hers she wrote in a letter and she said it was very helpful.

My DD got something like a cheap Timex, $15 bucks. She won't wear it after BCT so didn't invest too much into it.

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