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In response to the last link, that only applies when the midshipman graduate: Yes, the Naval reserve requires vaccination, but NO, the midshipman are NOT active Naval reserve. Seems like the academy is trying to insinuate that the DOD requirements apply to the mids when they most certainly do not.

I believe you are correct. The midshipman are not active and not paid. The reason I brought this up is because currently there is no D.O.T mandate for vaccination at the USMMA. The administration, however, has made students sign a form from the"Department of Naval sciences" verifying that the...

When the mids sign the USMMA service obligation contract are they officially under the jurisdiction of the Navy? My interpretation from reading the USMMA website is that they are not until they graduate and either go Naval Reserve or active duty. Is it correct that if you quit after C3 you are...

It's a pretty long bike ride from D.C.

best described to me as, "The most fun you'll never want to have again."

Is the ACT an option for your son? My son (2024) took both. Some folks do better on one than the other.

Congrats! DD is in. My DS was given a LoA in Feb pending a medical waiver which was granted in late March. Expect an email and BFE very soon!

1) Does anyone know of any cellular providers that give discounts to USMMA students? 2) In regards to sea year, which provider is recommended for international communication?

I was planning on buying DS a nice watch for graduation and went with this: https://luminox.com

Where's Alabama?

1) gjayp / DS / 19-Nov-19 / Undecided / OK / Senatorial / Direct Appointment / LOA 2) fforlines / DS / 25-Nov-19 / Undecided / GA / Senatorial / Direct Appointment 3) RowingMom / DS / 03-Dec-19 / Accepted / FL / Congressional / Direct Appointment / LOA 4) KPC2024 / Self / 06-Dec-19 / Accepted /...

Hey notLinda, who's watching the grill?

1) gjayp / DS / 19-Nov-19 / Undecided / OK / Senatorial / Direct Appointment / LOA 2) fforlines / DS / 25-Nov-19 / Undecided / GA / Senatorial / Direct Appointment 3) RowingMom / DS / 03-Dec-19 / Accepted / FL / Congressional / Direct Appointment / LOA 4) KPC2024 / Self / 06-Dec-19 / Accepted /...