Recent content by ordnance18

I'll be going to the 20-21st orientation too! I'm really pumped and perhaps a little apprehensive. I did an "orientation" last year, but I wasn't even a candidate then. I am excited to see the Academy and to know that I am going there!

That is the funniest forum line I have read in a long time. I like the indignation. I accepted the appointment. Can't wait for the next packet.

Honestly, I recommend just doing it! It's good to have a benchmark of how much you have to work, or how close (or far) you are from your goal. I don't know what you're doing to prepare for it, but just doing bicep work isn't going to totally prepare you for it. Military pull-ups (somewhat wide...

Nice parenthetical statement.

Good luck at summer seminar, guys. Have some fun! [I guess that PDub did :)] I missed the deadline for application last year and I really regretted it.

Ditto. kpeckham43, don't go to the Academy. If a forum discussion could either persuade or dissuade you to accept the appointment then you are not going to make it through BCT. The cadre is trying to make you quit, trying to weed out everyone who has enough doubt about their future Academy...

By Marx! :yikes: Surely Ninjutsu at the Academy is a rumor? That would be so crazy. I want to be a ninja! Seriously, that would probably be the coolest class/club to be involved with. [If it had even just an ounce of practicality.] I'm guessing that hornet would have mentioned it though if it...

Yeah, I have no experience with martial arts, but I figure it would be a beneficial hobby in preparation for being a CRO. The Combat Shooting Team sounds like it would be very beneficial as well. Thanks for the detailed info on combatives, raimus. Exciting stuff!

Thanks for the info, raimius. I want to get deep into fighting and marksmanship at USAFA because I have never had the easy opportunity to do such things as a civilian. What did you personally think of the combatives classes? Do you know any details of the Combat Shooting Team? Yes; I am of...

Hello! I was wondering if there were any of those browsing the forums who were going to apply to be a Combat Rescue Officer? I know one USAFA candidate who is going to apply to be a CRO, but I was especially wondering if any current cadets were heading in this direction? I also had been...

Wow, congratulations! I bet your son is excited. And yeah, my parents are proud and I am unspeakably grateful to them for their guidance! :P