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No guidelines for running shoes, but get him the brightest pair you can find. It'll help you spot your CC when you're combing through all of the pictures from Beast. I'd recommend just one pair of broken in running shoes for Beast as you don't want to pack too much. Everything that's packed for...

My Plebe loves her GShock. And, as everyone has mentioned, keep it simple and make sure your cc knows how to operate the watch before reporting to Beast.

Husband LOVED Rafi's when we were there last. He can't wait to go back for Rafi's... and see our cadet, too. :D

Ferry to Garrison, then an 1.5 hour train ride to Grand Central Station. Very convenient.

Do plebes have walking privileges to Highland Falls without a pass? If we had a home in Highland Falls, would our Plebe be allowed to go there on the weekends?

What a great friend you are!!! Good for you for supporting your friend like this! I've heard of NC's sending mail not being received by parents... Still haven't received mail from our NC. Thank you for the post. I'm one of those anxious parents. 😆 Don't be discouraged, keep up your end. I'm...

I forgot to add, this is a great site for information and lots of helpful guidance from posters like Dr. Mom and many others.

Hi OrlandoMom, I was occasionally offput a few times when I started on this forum. Lots of stop helicoptering, this is their ride, etc. The college application process is a daunting, arduous process and when our "kids" are of the caliber of applying to service academies, every minute detail...

Been writing NC daily... Fill in the blank letters, encouraging notes, funny quotes....all sent with a self addressed, stamped envelope. 😆

Thank you for your empathy, support, and great advice!! Need to lay off FB and live my own life! 😁

Panicking a bit without any news of/from our NC. Reading all of the posts on FB about others receiving calls/letters. Don't begrudge them their joy, but makes me even more panicky with each post. I don't know that no news is still good news. 😢

When I counseled people that expressed a desire to leave, I said the first thing you need to do is look closely the mirror and realize that haircut is going to look really bad in civilian life. At least stay long enough that It can grow out a little. LOVE IT!!

That's an interesting array of movies! 😆

DD is my youngest as well. We're scheduled for R-Day, A-Day, Family Weekend, Army/Navy Game, and Plebe Parent Weekend. We're going to see her more than we do now! :D

And now... our hotel has been booked for Plebe Parents Weekend! 😂 I should ask which events to attend their second year, because hotels book up quickly!! I need to get those reservations in now!!! 🤪