Recent content by MidwestDad

Mission of the Army is to be prepared for combat. Slots for cyber and MI etc may increase a bit but combat arms will remain the core focus of branch allocations. Recently all branches have had to take a stint in combat arms after commissioning as well - this will not diminish.

If memory serves it was one page . . . . On related note be sure to keep a copy of your final post graduation HS transcript - even USMA grads get asked for it when reporting to first post . . . 😒

Only official medical diagnosis and treatment needs disclosure.

Sorry I thought you said 'need help with military idiots . . .' You're on your own there !!

Do NOT have Lasik or any other corrective procedures before you report. Rules change frequently. Get an eye exam from an opthamologist - if correctable to 20/20 you should be OK.

Picked mine up last nite !

Come to think of it I never saw the usual report of OML vs branch this year. Might have to resort to Google.

BRADSO pretty much irrelevant now with 10 yr AV commitment. DS just branched in first class to be 10 years AFTER pinning wings [more like 11-12 yrs on avg.] Haven't seen [and never will] 2021 detailed distribution of class ranks vs slots but I can confirm several relatively well ranked cadets...

Don't feel bad - still have AF swag I bought in zoomie store when DS toured the Springs 4 years ago. He spent exchange semester there in '20 and loved it.

https://www.wpaoggiftshop.com/

Well in any case once 18 with DoD ID opening online / by phone will be easy.

Yes - USAA branch outside Thayer Gate, once account is open just update your paperwork. Your TAC can help at that time. 18 on A Day? First chance to leave post.

I believe legally speaking separated is separated. It was their diagnosis - not yours. Unless you willfully misrepresented your symptoms etc. I dont see how you are in any jeopardy. BUT - I would look for a civilian atty with expertise in military and gov't employment matters and ask for...

As I understand the selection process isn't just desire and skill. Kind of like you don't just volunteer for Special Forces. But can't hurt to have a good background in shooting sports.

DS had to submit panoramic dental Xray before R day. If they see something they will ask/ recommend wisdom teeth this spring. But no harm in pre-emptive removal, just make sure to do it early and update medical record portal etc. Having to do it as critical need sometime later is NOT a good plan.