Recent content by Herman_Snerd

The original post was edited from a very long narrative to one sentence a moment ago. I'll leave my response and guidance on that below: But to answer the new question: USAFA Title 10 disenrollment refers to the process by which a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is...

International book signing tour dates coming soon- if I heard correctly, the first event will be at a Barnes & Noble in Jerusalem. IDK...

up to you, but you may want to reconsider pop quizzing (, hotshot - see another older movie reference!) then correcting others on details you haven’t verified yourself as it's not a good optic. I like the whimsy of the trivia questions overall though - that can be fun, just avoid doing "at...

Look - props to Millville, Indiana and Dayton, Ohio as the birthplaces of Wilbur and Orville and all, in setting up "ah- gotcha!" moments to lecture others from a position of "knowledge", the OP reports they asked for the birthplace (singular) which is incorrect, then called out others who...

Recommend: work directly and early with your unit's AROTC cadre and ROTC academic advisor to confirm your options to study abroad during a semester, in addition to Project Go options. Yes, it is possible if approved, and you would have to work with your cadre to align on completing your...

Maybe your DD will become energized about becoming a flight nurse or nurse on a base or a floating city(carrier). Flight care teams can be just vital to keeping patients alive during transport to the operating theater etc. buddys oldest just finished her service in Italy as a nurse. Pearl...

Agree with post above. In general your new motto should be "Semper Gumby" - meaning, ever-flexible to the needs and schedule of the Navy- that's your priority. This prioritization by the way will continue for your years as a commissioned officer - there are just times when your personal needs...

Register for a permit and license through the West Point iSportsman portal. purchase a NYS fishing license. On that portal confirm regulations, schedules, and seasonal rules. *Check for military discounts - in Florida/ Texas fishing/ hunting licenses are much cheaper with a verified military ID.

It is not uncommon to get travel orders "just in time" for your upcoming trip. It really varies by school for each summer cruise. You'll hear of other midshipman candidates getting orders weeks in advance, and some schools get these out 24-48 hours before your travel. Hang in there, get in...

I always appreciate your posts and perspective - thank you for sharing.

Earning the title of Marine is a significant milestone and a source of pride— it's also just the beginning of what is hopefully a long journey of eventual service. Just as medical students are called 'Doctor' the day they graduate, the real weight of that title is proven in the hospital/OR, not...

Informative, interesting post - just for reader context, will offer that the Navy / Marine officer base pay is only a portion of the salary package for a Navy/ Marine officer - they get additional tax free payments that may include: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Basic Allowance for...

Just to confirm - what is the goal of the original post/ what is the goal of the OP -to be a leader in the military and to find a path to get there? Or do you want validation that it's too late for you as was stated, which overall I don't think you'll find here? Is enlisting with the hope of...

Since we're sharing different perspectives, I would additionally add this as food for thought: If candidates were not diagnosed by a medical professional with a specific diagnosis or an incident is not documented in your chart, you should not play doctor and put down what you "think" you have or...

First sorry you went through a challenging situation - I certainly have empathy for anyone that had to work through such a challenge - congrats on getting through that. Great posts above. Agree that you do not need to discuss your medical information with your unit. I would say if something is...