Recent content by Matt90

Don't bring low ones, your upperclassmen will make you buy calf-highs.

Calf-high athletic socks

Not sure what the actual percentage is, but, as with everything else, it's what you put into it. I got my first choice but it took a lot of work.

Typical high school senior, no military experience or military in the family. Realistically, there's not much you can do to prepare except getting yourself in as good shape as possible before matriculating. I'm from NJ, and I can tell you from experience, you will find PLENTY of stuff to...

I'd recommend subdued colors like white or black or gray, nothing too flashy. Also, if you're going to be PT'ing with ROTC branches on campus you're not going to want anything that sticks out in uniform.

I went, and I highly recommend it. You'll be in better shape than most of your classmates when you get there and you'll be able to knock out a few hours of credit. Being in Charleston ain't too bad either. It really helps you get a feel for the school. Most of my best friends now are guys I met...

1. The best low-quarters type shoes to get are called Bostonian Denvers. They shine up easy and if you ask for "Citadel shoes" at the Clark's Bostonian store at the Tanger Outlets they'll know what to get you. They have a pallet in the back of the store and they give cadets a discount on them...