Recent content by Argos

Hotels Yep... stayed at the Red Roof there once... once, when my son was up for Cadet for a Day. Since then, I tend to anchor over at the Hilton Garden Inn in Groton. Its just across the river. Easy on/off i-95 and minutes from the Academy. It cost more than RR, but the cleanliness and...

Superintendant's Trophy Point taken, Secretary's Cup is a Football tradition that was expanded to include other sports in the USCGA/USMMA rivalry with the Superintendant's Trophy. Regardless, I just learned the USCGA Men's Soccer went down today 2-1 in a hard fought game unfortunately ripe with...

The Secretary's Cup continues today with USMMA hosting Football, Men's Soccer, and Women's Volleyball... Any scores from today's events?

Great Post LineInTheSand, great post. I just sent it to my 4/c who is I am sure is desperately waiting to 'see a swab' next summer so he can pass the mantle... Nevertheless, I get the same sense of solemnity and pride when I talk to my son that was demonstrated here. The Academy is not easy...

Take a Deep Breath... Having been through this I can only offer the following... please try not to set timetables for yourself. Yes, EA appointments come out right before Christmas. However, some come early. Some appointments are deferred until regular admissions. Then, I will refer you to some...

Don't forget the military/leadership recommendations My recollection of the process is that letters of recommendation from active duty military officers (and/or retired) carry weight. You would want the emphasis of the recommendation to be focused on your leadership ability or experience. Any...

Go Bears! We will be flying up tomorrow to catch the action... We will definitely be at the soccer game at noon and then we expect to hit the football game right after. It should be a great weekend! Go Bears! Argos Parent, Class of 2014

A Father’s Pride (An Ode to My Incoming Cadet) - Part II Ahoy, ye swabs … Long you have struggled since that sunny June afternoon Training, marching, training, it came upon you all too soon. Your childhood was taken that day but filled with something more Honor, Respect, and Devotion to...

A Father’s Pride (An Ode to My Incoming Cadet) A Father’s Pride (An Ode to My Incoming Cadet) By Argos 5 May 2010 My son grew up strong and willful, but filled with love and joy He had a dream of grand significance, my stoic little boy Service was his calling; to protect and to defend...

A Father’s Pride (an Ode to my son (and the Class of 2014)) - part II Sorry all, originally written to be posted last week but I have been away from my desk for most of the summer. I will repost part I followed by (the new) part II. Argos Proud Parent, Class of 2014

Almost there... Well, we made it to Williamsburg on Wednesday and then to Maryland to see family yesterday. Its Saturday already and we are packing up to make the last leg... We'll be in New London this afternoon! See you all tomorrow. Argos Proud Parent Swab - Bravo Company Class of 2014

Only Hours to Go The roller coaster continues to ebb and flow, the pollen threatens to attack at every opportunity, and the emotional and time stress compound daily... Well, we spent last week in the 'moist heat' of Louisiana, came home for a day to launder and repack, and will be starting...

Bulls for SS Sorry, been on the road the last week or so... Got word this week ... Bravo Company less than 144 hrs. to go...

Thought for the day... Well, this past weekend we had a plethora of family and friends in for graduation, graduation party and his Eagle (Scout) Court of Honor. It was a whirlwind. However, I found that the appointment to the Class of 2014 was the primary focus of discussion. My son is somewhat...

Every tidbit is useful I, for one, appreciate the input. Every little bit helps put things in perspective and helps us remember the things that could get lost in all the action. I did have something planned so maybe I will do it the day before. Thanks again, Argos Proud Parent of a Class...