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    Please help me with a response

    The second paragraph in your original question is your answer... "We are not from a military family, and in all honesty it has taken me a while to get used to the idea of him going into the military. But I have come to peace with it because I know this is a calling he has believed in for years."
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    USAFA vs Navy Football Game

    I'll preface by saying I am the mom of a youngster at USNA. We will be attending the AF/Navy football game at the end of September. What is a good seat (For the Navy side, of course) in the stadium? Thanks in advance for your help, and sorry, but GO NAVY! :)
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    Attire at USNA Chapel for PPW

    I got so tired of where it was going that I just deleted the whole FB comment on MMAD. Wow, I couldn't believe it got so nasty. Thanks for your advice, I really appreciate it.
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    Attire at USNA Chapel for PPW

    Great phone call from my plebe yesterday. He asked if we were going to go to church on Sunday, so, of course we are. So pleased he is continuing to nurture his faith at USNA. My question, are clothes like Dockers and a open collar shirt, or a polo style shirt (for dad) and nice capris/blouse...
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    Curious about Summer Leave...

    Thanks to all of you for the quick response. Yes, I was thinking about 2016 and beyond. I knew a little about the blocks, but it wasn't sure how they were assigned. As I'm quickly learning, looks like we will just have to wait and see what happens in the future! Thanks again!
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    Curious about Summer Leave...

    My son will be entering USNA with the class of 2019. I know I am most likely putting the cart before the horse, but I am curious how summer leave / assignments work at USNA. Any former/current mids want to enlighten me? When do you find out when you have leave? Is there a more common time...
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    Navy Federal Direct deposit

    ahs67 - Renter's Insurance during Plebe Year? Is this necessary?
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    Need some advice for Back-up school

    My son has been appointed to USNA and has accepted. We have not notified his back-up school (a state U that awarded him a full academic scholarship) that he will not be attending yet. I'd like to wait to let them know till after I-day, just to make sure. However, we are now receiving...
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    TWE

    Being from Kansas also, I was pulling for you at USNA. BUT, congrats to you on West Point! Good luck and represent the Sunflower state well!
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    Class of 2019 Appointment Thread

    If you have received an appointment, it will show up on the admission application portal. My son's says "Appointment Offered" under status.
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    Class of 2019 Appointment Thread

    1. Juvat (DD), Appointment, 31 Oct, Presidential, FL-21 2. Navydad1971 (DD), Appointment, 31 Oct, Presidential, MD-5 3. KTMDad (DS), Appointment, 24 Oct, Presidential, CA-04 4. RckyMtnKP (DS), Appointment, 31 Oct, Presidential, CO-5 5. Gator19, Appointment, 31 Oct, Presidential, AL-01 6...
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    Appointment Acceptance-USNA Acknowledgement?

    Echoing Juvat, hopeful2019, & falconchic88. We received DS birth certificate back from USNA, but have received no other communications. Have I-Day & PPW booked as well. We are bringing grandparents with us to I-Day, we are all excited and looking forward to it. I keep stalking the internet...
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    Civil Air Patrol versus Naval JROTC

    Adding to and affirming this, my DS has accepted an appointment to USNA for the class of 2019. His experience as a Squadron First Sergeant in CAP gave him great leadership experience. It was one of the things he talked about in his MOC interviews. He was asked specifically about times where...
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    Snow Day...

    I saw today was a "snow day" at USNA. So what exactly do the mids do on a day off from classes?
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    Kansas Nominations

    My son got his on Tuesday. Rec'd a nom to USNA from Senator Roberts. Kansaskid1: Did you get a nom from Senator Roberts? I know you have them locked up from Moran & Yoder? Good luck to all!
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