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Thanksgiving Leave My daughter showed me her military schedule (an excel spreadsheet that shows blue and silver weekends). The only military event I see for freshmen on the 17th is a SAFE briefing from 1000-1100 that morning. I think that any flight after 4PM out of Denver is probably a safe bet.

Yes, you should be good with 7PM flight out of Denver. I booked a flight for my daughter about the same time. The only thing I could see for training that Saturday (17 Nov) for freshmen was SAFE training in the AM from 1000-1100.

Hoopjack13, I agree with the previous posters regarding how the boards view Boys State. However, since the service academies are so different than civilian colleges, and given your excellent credentials but little exposure to the military, I would suggest you attend SLS. Like you said, you want...

Thanksgiving Break Thanks everyone for confirming the correct dates for Thanksgiving Break as 17-25 Nov. The website http://www.usafa.af.mil/events/ appears incorrect and I have sent USAFA public affairs an email letting them know.

Thanksgiving Break Can someone please confirm the dates for Thanksgiving Break? Not too long ago the dates were advertised as Nov 17-25, but now http://www.usafa.af.mil/events/ shows Nov 20-26.

I agree with Wing77. The so called t-gap is ubiquitous in all aspects of life. For example, in the active duty AF, there is rated vs. non-rated. And then within the rated career field, there is pilot vs. nav. Each group has its advantages (and disadvantages) compared to the other. When I was a...

The Wall I definitely wouldn't worry. I've seen plenty of WebGuy pics of folks walking around the wall. I believe the wall is meant to be a challenge, not an elimination.

My guess is that Field Day is Saturday, 14 July, the day before Doolie Day Out. The Rodeo is also scheduled for Saturday.

My DD Class of 2016 wrote in one of her letters that 14 July is Field Competition Day. I realize her snail mail info is dated, so perhaps there was a change. Rodeo or Field Competition on Saturday, either way, it's a good deal for the basics!

When the cadets march to Jack's Valley at 0630 on Monday, 16 July, whrere is the best place for a parent to watch and have a good chance of seeing their Basic? I read they will be marching by the B-52. Is this truly the best spot? Does it get very crowded?

Expect the phone call on Sunday, July 15. That is Doolie Day Out, when the basics spend the day with their sponsors.

Math Placement Exams According to the schedule posted by Webguy, the Class of 2016 took the math placement exams this past Sunday (1 July).

DD and I spent last night at the Rampart Lodge, just a ridge line away from the USAFA dorms. We were told to check out this morning (I believe they want to get non-essential personnel off base). There is no smoke here, but the air smells of fire and smoke. That will probably the first thing...

Check your web portal. Cadet in-processing has changed to the Cadet Field House instead of Doolittle Hall. Report at your previously scheduled report time.

Class motto? I assume this a BCT thing, since in the past each class picks its own official class motto.