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    Ring ceremony question

    We did as well. Special weekend. The first of many during the Firstie year. There were lots of parents, relatives and significant others present.
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    Failing pilot's training?

    Having experienced this (hence the name FallenAngel), the answer is or was "it depends." Granted my experience was almost 35 years ago, but things still appear to be relatively the same. I was attrited from advanced jet. I was not given the alternative of switching to helicopters. For...
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    Thanks!

    Congratulations. Enjoy grad week. It is hectic but special. I have spent a lot of time the last few days reminiscing about last year this time. Hopefully it will not rain on y'all as much as it did us. Again, congrats!!!!!!!!!
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    AOG Civil Prepsters

    As one of the posters indicated, for those with AOG scholarships, the appointment is theirs to lose. Of those in DS' class of 30 plus at MMI, only one did not receive an appointment. Of those who went on to WP, I believe only two did not graduate. It thus truly does do a good job of preparing...
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    Advice from a 1LT in Afghanistan

    Thanks for sharing. I have already forwarded to my DS who reports for his new infantry assignment tomorrow.
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    Housing during BOLC

    My DS son finished IBOLC in December and is in Ranger School now. He lives on base in an apartment splitting the cost with his WP roommate. Most of his friends live on base, as it very convenient. As others have said, a car is most definitley needed regardless of where you live. The only...
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    3 Q letter Question

    My DS never received a 3Q letter. He is now a proud graduate, class of 2013. Good luck to all.
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    IBOLC Dates -2014

    At least the weather projected for this week is supposed to be good, sunny and in the 70's. Now if he just does not get sick. Meant to mention it earlier, but DS and most of his friends live on base. They share apartments to cut down on the costs. Also, it was very convenient during IBOLC...
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    IBOLC Dates -2014

    DS is a member of class 4-14 (still in Darby phase) and I think about the weather a lot! On Wednesday it was 35 and raining. If It had been me, I would have rather it been a little colder and had snow to battle.
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    A-day or R-day???

    A Day. R Day is very memorable, but A day lasts a weekend. There were so many stories and as a parent it is so cool to see the A day parade. I waited for four years to see the graudation parade (the bookend to the A day parade) only to miss it because DS had failed to maintain his vehicle and...
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    A little history for all you "middle of the road" applicants

    What a great, inspiring story about never giving up despite the odds. Thank you for sharing.
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    New Marine Look

    Please tell me this is an early April Fool's day joke. This is one old Marine that does not like the look. And, as noted earlier it is a cover. Marines don't wear hats.
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    ADD and the Naval Academy

    The short answer is only DODMERB can tell you for sure. I believe the regulations require you to be off all medications for 12 months. I can tell you that it is possible if you are not on any medication and still do well in school. My DS quit the medication cold turkey at the end of 9th grade...
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    Civil Prep

    There were 37 who started in my DS' AOG class at MMI. 3 did not receive offers to USMA. 32 of the remaining 34 are on track to graduate in 50 days. He turned down AROTC scholarships to three schools (public and private) to take the AOG offer, and yes, as a parent, it was hard to see. The...
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    USMA Class of 2017 Acceptance Thread

    WienerDog, as the parent of a DS who did not get in the first time, I can say I have felt the full panoply of emotions that you are currently experiencing. Heck, I experienced those same emotions as the parent of the same DS who was a civilian prepster who had not received his BFE when some of...
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