Recent content by bama1

I seldom post anything on this forum; but have viewed the conversations since 2009 when our cadet was going through the application/nomination process. Now, as he is 9 days away from graduation and a huge milestone in his life, I wanted to take an opportunity to thank all those who have posted...

Welcome to the West Point "family" from Alabama!...our son is a "cow" this year....Class of 2014 and we are from Munford, Alabama (Talladega County). It seems like yesterday that Tyler and we were in your shoes; appointment in hand and excited and a little anxious about "R Day" and the West...

Today is our cadet's 23rd birthday and I spoke with him earlier today since he's currently involved in training for CBT II as part of the cadre. I thought it appropriate to comment on this thread since this subject came up in our conversation. He said that he is just surprised that so much...

Hi. I noticed your posting of a nomination from AL 06. We live in Munford, AL (AL 03) and our son is a yearling at West Point. Congratulations! You may be a WP or military family and know all the ropes, but if you need any information related to R-Day or West Point in general, don't hesitate...

Congratulations to all the new 2LT today! It is an amazing achievement. I pray that God will bless them all and wrap them in His loving arms of protection. God willing, 3 years from now this will be the day for our Class of 2014 cadet to be commissioned! God Bless all of our cadets and...

1 of 80 in high school

#1 of 80 29 ACT 2 years of college completed Played FCS level college football in 2009 Football -4 years - All County 3 years, varsity golf & track Senior Class President, Student Government, Beta Club, All County Academic Team Started a USMA application during HS senior year, but chose...

I've been assembling a list of supplies for my son to take to R Day / Beast from this forum and the Facebook discussion and trying to define what he needs without going overboard. It may not matter at all but what type of wrist watch is preferrable?....an analog dial type face or a digital...

As to the immunization record that has to be submitted, I understand that some of that comes from the childhood immunization record, but I need to clarify for myself just what needs to be done prior to R day. Can someone confirm or correct how I am reading this?: 1) Must have adult TD booster...

1. boyda, 2 Jan 2010, VA 2. vampsoul, Dec 2009, PA 3. BeatNavy, Jan 2010, NC 4. Racer1, Nov 2009 CT 5. Lotrjedi13, Dec 2009, AZ 6. fp2010, Dec 2009, CT 7. armybratkl, 16 Jan 2010, IL 8. M19, 20 Jan 2010, IL 9. USMA_2014, 13 Jan 2010, FL 10. drumsrock24, Jan 2010, PA 11. Katherine, Jan...

Good morning USMA forum....I just joined and enjoy the information. My son has recently received an appointment to the USMA Class of 2014. He is completing his sophomore year at Jacksonville State University and will be representing the big town of MUNFORD, ALABAMA at West Point! We are very...