Recent content by BlueHen2005

This MIDN needs to talk with a JAG. I don’t think anyone can give advice without seeing details of the NCO. I’m not sure how they work in the military, but, civil NCO’s have the potential to really frick up your life.

Block 1 YP Block 2 PROTRAMID San Diego Block 3 Leave

One per customer. 🤬

My local Costco had Blantons for $65 per bottle a couple of weeks ago.

I guess you’ve never flown Spirit, Avelo, Frontier….

For your running shoes, I recommend bright colors! Makes it easier for your mom and dad to find you in Where’s Waldo Pics from PT!

In my small state in the Mid Atlantic with 1 Rep, 2 Senators, we had 7 appointed to USNA for class of 2027. I have no idea how any of their nominations were charged, but, here’s what I know of other possible nomination sources for the group of 7: - 2 JROTC - 1 Presidential - 1 NAPS One of...

Wow. As someone who seems to want to be a future officer, dealing with the mental health of your charges is going to be part of your job. West Point prides itself on leading people. A great leader knows when to use a kick in the butt or words of encouragement. What will you do when a superstar...

Try this at your own risk. Coffee also relaxes your bowels. Ok if you are in a gym environment, not good out on the road 1/2 mile from the nearest loo. There’s a reason why you never shake the hand of a runner wearing one sock….

First off, congrats on three appointments, that’s an amazing accomplishment! All three are excellent, all three are more similar than different, all three have a different feel to them. First, ask what do you want to do when you commission? If you want to fly fighter jets, that rules out West...

They do improve, some, a lot. Best piece of advice is to show up to PS in good shape to begin with, especially running. A lot of plebes aren’t used to the running and end up getting shin splints / stress fractures. You figure they are running over 100 miles during the structured workouts plus a...

DD is a plebe at USNA - they just got word that they are switching rooms again. She’s not happy, would think packing up your stuff and moving quickly then adjusting to a new roommate is good training for life in the fleet or quick deployment. I don’t consider it hazing. She doesn’t mind the...

DD received a USNA waiver, USMA didn’t even pursue one. In my N=1 experience, USMA is more strict than USNA.

I tried searching for the letter but the gist of it was that DD received a nomination, passed the CFA, met the minimal academic requirements. Not quite a LOA, but coupled with the admissions conversation around that time, it sounded very positive. It was a gut punch the next week when she...

In DD’s case (class of 2027, DoDMERB FUBAR), she was DoDMERB DQ late January. We sent in the AMI requested 1st week of Feb. Late Feb, she reached out to USNA admissions and they told her they were requesting a waiver. March 1, she received a LOA, the week after, she received waiver granted...