Recent content by ClintH

I can not stress enough to the incoming plebes, you must be prepared. This will be one of the toughest challenges you will ever face. Come in physically fit, able to run fast and long. If you do not, the physical aspects will drain you mentally and physically. It is tough enough academically...

For prospective students: I wish you all the very best. Getting a LOA is outstanding and the beginning of your dreams and aspirations. There is still much work to be done. You have only walked through the gates and many obstacles yet await for you to get through to see the ring on the other...

Here are my two cents worth. The new leadership at USMMA will make sure that things return to the good old days of little tolerance and a lot of hardship. The school is designed to produce LEADERS who excel at everything. If you are not at the top of your game when it comes to academics, you...

She currently has a medical chit. I believe they have given her an MRI as well. Not sure what the results are. Hopefully, she heals in time and all is good.

Just wondering what happens if a Plebe candidate develops stress fractures in the tibia during indoc. Looks like it is a common issue this year. My DD is almost done with indoc but has been sidelined from running activities. Just concerned that she may not heal in time for the PRT test at the...

That is just what we were told during admissions visit.

From what I understand, each academy has 10 slots for flight school for each graduating year. Given that, I would say that the AF academy would be highly competitive. USMMA is not. Your chances of going to flight school are pretty high at USMMA.

Having just gotten our DODMERB waiver for attention deficit disorder, I just wanted to pass along some pointers. 1. If you are junior and getting ready to apply, make sure you get with your doctor and get off your meds. Depending on the required dosage, the duration could be as much as 24...

I believe you can also choose to Swim the 500 yds instead of running. Please confirm.