Recent content by BBF2003

When you say it depends on the size of your state, do you mean a more populous state (CA, FL, NY) takes longer to push appts out?

I'm wearing them as we speak, super comfortable and light, however probably not the best choice for jack's valley as water probably would screw them up. I had a heavier, thicker, waterproof boot during basic and that was a good idea.

Someone in my basic flight brought a bible, and during a shakedown they found out she hid photos of friends, family, etc. in it, so don't do that but other than that there's no issue.

I am one of these people

I am also a doolie and while I'm not the OP, I can tell you that most cadets do not have a prior affiliation w/ the USAF or the academy. I personally do not, and neither do most of my friends here. :)

Actually they were just reinstated this year by General Moga. We fill them out at lunch. :)

Much obliged 👍

Can someone please change #136 to accepted? Thanks!!

As mentioned above you'll be fine. I have a similar reason behind my desire to serve. My grandfather was liberated from a Nazi concentration camp by the United States military. He ended up living in Israel but was always grateful to the US for his liberation, serving is my way of showing...

I think it depends on your area and the criteria they have set for receiving a vaccine, I'm 17 but the job I have (delivery driver) allows me to get the vaccine in my county. Got my first dose, second one in a couple weeks :)

Definitely wouldn't hurt. Also sounds like you're doing great, keep trying to raise it obviously, but great job. But as soon as you are given contact info for your ALO, I recommend introducing yourself (maybe schedule a phone call to do so), and ask him/her your question. Personally, I think...

If it helps, I only took 5 AP classes throughout all of HS and received an offer of appointment last Wednesday. Now I wouldn't say I recommend taking only 5, but it worked for me. I took a lot of honors courses as well, so if that's what's available to you take it. But I think the overall...

yes, USNA and USMA as well

Do you know if you receive emails if there's an important change in your portal? I tried this link, and then clicked the "appointments and interviews" link and it appeared to be broken.

How do you access the "new portal"??