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    Company Assignment

    Foxtrot Company 12th Platoon!
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    VMI requirements?

    I got accepted with only 2 Credits of Spanish, and I didn't have to take any college foreign language courses either (Civil Engineering)
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    Computer

    Does anyone know what type of Laptop (and or netbook) the class of 2016 will be issued?
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    Jump School

    Could he have been navy personel attached to an army unit? I know they wear MARPAT's when assigned to a Marine Unit.
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    Updated Plebe Summer 2016 Info

    With regards to the second schedule, what do Midshipmen do in the 19 days between the end of exams and graduation?
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    Just a Word of Encouragement

    Oh wow, it's kind of surprising on how similar our situation is. I came from the state of California and am desiring to become a Marine Aviator. VMI has a great NROTC Marine Program and has a really good repertoire with the local OSO (PLC is the best way in if he does not pick up a...
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    Just a Word of Encouragement

    Around this time a year, a lot of people will be getting that TWE, and last year I was one of those people. A lot of you guys, like myself, have backup schools lined up. Do not rule out reapplying! I'm a Cadet at the Virginia Military Institute and I found myself receiving that TWE and choosing...
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    Midshipman Candidates to Plebes

    I understand that a new Midshipman is a Plebe until Herndon, but when are you actually considered a Midshipmen at the Academy instead of a Candidate?
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    Midshipman Candidates to Plebes

    When are Midshipman Candidates recognized as Plebes? Is it when they take the Oath or at the conclusion of Plebe Summer.
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    Travel Reimbursement

    I know that the Navy reimburses airfare for those who have to travel to the academy, but do they reimburse gas expenses if one chooses to drive? Also, what is the rate at which they do so?
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    Validations

    What is the consensus on the value of validating classes during plebe summer? I understand that the two camps are: 1) Take the lower classes to make plebe year a little easier in academic respects; and 2) Validate as many as you can to get ahead and make subsequent semesters a little easier by...
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    Backpacks

    Are Midshipmen allowed to wear backpacks to class? At VMI we are not allowed to have anything on our shoulders in class uniforms.
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    Official Naval Academy Class of 2016 Appointment Thread

    1. nyydj, CA-50, Presidential nomination - 31 AUG 2011 2. chamilton333, MD-03, Presidential nomination - 31 AUG 2011 3. SgtMaj-USMC (DS), CA-41, Presidential nomination - 13 SEPT 2011 4. Falconchic's daughter, OH-8, Presidential nomination - 5 OCT 2011 5. USNA1986's son, CA-22, Presidential...
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    Maintain Academics

    For those that are wondering, what will it take academically for an academy to pull an offer of appointment?
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    Jump School

    Ive noticed that some graduates are displaying the Jump School Badge. Is attending Army Jump School an option for one of the training blocks?
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