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Here, Here! Nothing gets the blood flowing like the little "get-it-in-by-Friday-or-we-will-pull-your-appointment" email. :eek:

7th Semester transcript And pay close attention to the acceptance packet and ensure you send in your 7th Semester transcript. That always seems to catch folks by surprise when they get a nasty-gram email in March or April to the effect of "we need that transcript by this Friday or we pull your...

There are many more types of boots which are deemed acceptable to the Army than when I was in, I admit, but as a Plebe your choices are more exacting (and seems to change a little every year). You will receive notice of the approved footwear for Beast soon enough, if it's not already in your...

USO I like Bruno's idea. Also, you can always donate your organization's time and energy toward supporting your local USO.

They're yours. You earned them. You wear them on the uniforms on which they are appropriate. Congrats on the Acceptance and thank you for (continuing and expanding upon) your service.

Getting difficult to find something that rhymes with 'teen.'

Of course, you should include it. It demonstrates commitment and dedication and that you have what it takes to ensure you put their needs first. It also shows your ability to manage multiple responsibilities in your day-to-day life.

Also realize that you will not be able to wear goggles while swimming, so swimming blind or with your head out of the water may affect your time. Still imminently doable for swimmers, it can just be a bit of a shock if you're used to wearing goggles ordinarily.

Best advice is to go to a store which specializes in running shows ... not the one at the mall with the sales people dressed like referees. THe specialists will have the New Cadet run on a treadmill, film/analyze his strike pattern and then determine the best show for them. It's worth the few...

Leatherman MUT Leatherman makes a version designed for military needs to include tactical/non-reflective coloring and 18 tools/items like wire cutters and various rifle cleaning and sight adjustment tools. It's a bit more pricey than the standard versions, but works very well. My DS received...

You can also try at an Occupational Health Clinic

Consider attending R Day Dress Rehearsal If you have the means, and the extra time, Dad should try and come in a few days early and go through the R Day Dress Rehearsal. Then he can get a true 'sense' of what the Cadet Candidate will experience during the actual R Day. The upperclassmen...

With all of the individual factors at play with runners - pronation; over pronation; etc., you need to get your own. If you're unsure, I recommend going to a 'real' running store (i.e., not the one at the mall with the guys in the referee jerseys) and get evaluated. They will usually have a...

CONGRATS! Boys State is a definite resume enhancer. Good job. Enjoy! :thumb:

Timing. Timing. Timing. Not a definitive answer, but many of them received LOAs and appointments because their packets were completed EARLY! From your name, you are a candidate for 2016. Strive to have all of your paperwork and materials in closer to the opening date for USMA accepting your...