Recent content by HS senior USMA

Thanks for the input, its definitely helpful to hear from a VMI cadet. I already visited over Christmas break (not a soul there) and I plan to stay overnight sometime soon. As far as going to sea is concerned, I'm not necessarily opposed to it, but I've spent the last several years studing about...

I am a high school senior who, until a few weeks ago, was seriously considering attending the United States Military Academy and serving as an Army officer. I have not completely abandoned the idea of serving in the Army, however, several occurances have diminished it's luster. I recently...

If only... I reflect the previously stated sentiment: If only we could ignore the rest of the world. But if Al-Queda proved anything to us on 11 September, 2001, they proved that we cannot plead ignorance to feel safe. They hold America morally responsible for everything that is wrong in their...

Good outlook, I hope it turns out that way. I just hope this doesn't set the precedent for future reaction to totalitarian aggression. Hitler, Stalin, Hirohito, Mao, Hussein, how many more do we need?

Interesting. Given the Air Force's recent leadership troubles and apparent inability to make informed decisions (Boeing or French tankers?), it would not surprise me to see the Army increase their aviational capacity even further.

Hello, I'm a soon to be senior in high school in West Virginia. I plan to attend a four year college, my first choice being the USMA, followed by VMI, Norwich, and the USNA. I plan to major in mechanical engineering. I hope to earn a commission in the US Army, however, no service is out of the...