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Progress is good and it's gets better every year; glad to see the updated equipment and improvements in all areas.

Understand the need for less on Iday but the question is "is the hydrocortizone and the lip ointment allowed"? I don't want to send it if they will be taken away from the care package(s) and/or on Iday. If anyone knows for sure? Thanks! ps. for the person that didn't see the...

I have read in the packet no OTC drugs can be taken for plebe summer but what about the hydrocortisone 1% cream for say leg chaffing or aquaphor ointment for lips......are any creams allowed for basic first aid? (Naval Academy) So what type of first aid creams/bandaids, etc...can we pack so...

Thanks for the reply Buff and even knowing you could get raked over the coals......LOL...that's what is all about, opinions and advice to each other and I appreciate everyones input; yes, it is really a tough decision when one loves both for completely different reasons. Son has in fact been to...

Thanks Pima. Yes it is the principal but the letter is worded primary. I really appreciate your time and interest in replying.

Appreciate replies; Son has primary nom to one academy and secondary nom to two others. Congressman has said he "is" getting appointment from one of the secondaries. He of course ranked his preferences, has always been torn between the two but as you know, they must pick a preference. They...

Son will receive appointment to USNA and WP. The congressman's office called to see if he can make a decision as to which one he wants to go to so they can give the other nomination to another individual if the other person meets all the requirements; any advice on this? Once son gives up the...

You answered my question; I wasn't inquiring about any thing specific, just in general. Thanks!

Do all the remedials come at once or can they be requested over the weeks and months ahead? Example: can one receive a remedial for hearing in July, and then in December be requested to have a remedial for color blindness? Another way of asking: Will the applicant be made aware of all...

Chockstock, Can you share what fears and misconceptions you had about West Point that turned out being wrong. Congratulations to you all. Thanks!

Yes I sure agree.

Personally I don't understand why they aren't allowed to finish if the injury will heal but this question came up once previously and I believe they said if one cannot perform after eight consecutive days of being injured at Beast they go home; very sad and such a heart break.

Just curious how far into Beast did your friend get when he broke the ankle?

Hey thanks AKH!

In general, does one have to pass the depth perception test in order to get into the USNA or USMA, or does one have to pass the test to get in to the academies only if he/she wants to be a pilot? When it comes to "depth perception" results what is considered substandard test results?