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    Conflict of Interest

    Within the USG, employees may not participate in matters that may have a direct financial gain for that employee or his/her family. Unless your DD is asked by her Senator to serve on the NOM panel and she reviews her own case, there would be no real or perceived conflict of interest as she...
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    So, how is your Plebe Doing?

    I was on the Yard a few days ago visiting my DS Youngster who is there for Block 3 pre-season varsity sport training. The Plebes are all over the Yard running to and from. Some are sailing, some are marching, some are doing a bit of PT. Each time they passed my DS, they yelled "Sir, good...
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    Anyone else have this I day experience?

    Wait 'til you see them at PPW. Oh my goodness the changes...my longest wait was for that first call
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    Biology at USNA

    There is no biology major but to echo Kayce's post, I've been told that they are moving towards developing a biochem major but its not quite there yet. Those who are interested in competing for a medical billet take biology as an elective during the summer.
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    I day drop off procedure

    O615? Lucky you. While the buses run frequently, I was surprised by the length of the line of families last year (albeit our DS had a later report time). I would suggest no less than an hour before report time. It is about a 10 minute drive. If you get to the Yard too early, then you scope...
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    A different perspective as you prepare for Induction Day

    And as a LCDR told my DS last year as he prepared for PS, "Just don't be THAT guy!" You will soon understand what she meant...
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    The Longest Day of the Year has begun

    On the other side.....text message said "Holy crap!! We ran over 25 miles! Call tonight, if I'm still awake. #dead" Parents response.... # ALMOST THERE - PLEBES NO MORE!!
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    The Longest Day of the Year has begun

    Got a cryptic note from my DS saying "Sea Trials at 0200. See you on the other side." There are many YouTube VDOs on the Sea Trials but I like this one
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    Limit for I-Day

    I can't believe that it has already been a year!!! I remember waiting hours out back of Alumni Hall for a quick glimpse of my DS as he boarded the bus for Mother B. After all the parents around me saw theirs, I finally was just about to give up and leave - wait, there is another group coming...
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    Apple watch

    He went from lean muscle mass to LEANER muscle (dad, feel my washboard abs) mass back to lean muscle mass (i.e., he's gained it back and probably another 5 of muscle)
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    Apple watch

    No doubt. My DS looked like a twig at PPW. I'm guessing that he dropped at least 10 lbs, if not 15.
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    What to bring for Plebe summer

    Most important thing....don't be "that guy" Care packages sent probably more important that what to bring on I-Day (except for pre-worn running shoes)
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    Recruiting Rules

    My DS was a recruited athlete at USNA as well as a variety of other schools. At least for him, the process with USNA was the same as the other schools. He sent all the coaches information about what events he would be playing in and invited them to come and watch. If they did, he would follow...
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    Athlete recruitment process?

    The recruitment process will start up in earnest in your junior year. You can always contact the college coaches and tell them about you and your interest in Navy Mens Soccer; however, until the summer after your Junior year, the NCAA limits the amount of contact they can have with you. They...
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    Flight to I day

    This is an important point as if you use the CTO, they will arrange travel and you pay NOTHING. I did not last year and lost some money as a round trip ticket was cheaper than one way but more than the allowed amount. I had the reimburesement put in my DS's Navy Credit Union account and he...
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