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    Life at & after the Academy

    Hey, I'm a doolie this year at USAFA. I've just gotten through my first semester here. I'm going to be honest and say the academy is not going to be like it used to, from before COVID, for a long while. I've wanted to go to school here for as long as I can remember and even then, I still applied...
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    Two appointments same neighborhood.

    I learned a week before BCT that another doolie just down the street from me was also headed to USAFA. One of us attended private school and the other public. As of today I have only bumped into him once. 🙂
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    MMI vs GMI

    Tuition at MC was $2500 last August. and you have the option of doing monthly or quarterly payments. We were so freakin excited how many thousands wew were saving that we just straight paid the $2500 in full. First installment isn't due until the 2nd week of school, but again we paid it with a...
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    Pretty cool USNA movie from back in the day

    Thk u for the suggesting this evening film...Navy Blue and Gold
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    Armed Forces Bank , the Air Academy Federal Credit Union or my current bank

    I think the main big difference is that AAFC has a bank on campus and USAA is outside the gates. I went with USAA. No military background. I like their overall rates/package and ease when traveling. I also added my parents as beneficiaries, bonus by adding them on they too now can choose to be...
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    Original article that inspired Top Gun

    oh. reminder to pull out the vhs tape :cool:
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    optical declaration

    Got my packet on Tuesday and determined to get it sorted asap. Yesterday afternoon I called to see if Costco Optical was open, where I have been going for the past few years. Took the form in and they filled it in and signed it. In out in minutes.
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    Question: Anyone else feel this way?

    Very similar to frames that we bought last month And they also shared the plans if you wanted to make your if u have a 3d printer. https://gardentowerproject.com/product/face-mask-frames-family-kit/ Note: Edited by moderator to remove spam and advertising links.
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    MMI vs GMI

    Hey! I am currently a falcon scholar at GMC, the first group of air force at GMC, we graduate in 2ish weeks! I'm from Nothern VA. I just recieved my appointment to USAFA too. I honestly think it's the best option out there when it comes to prep schools. 1. It's an actual college. We take actual...
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    Parent Association for District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region

    Congratulations to all of our 2024 Cadets! The Parents Association of the National Capital Area (PANCA) would like to extend you an invitation to join us. We cover the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). Parents’ clubs exist for parents to have fun, and to have fun with their...
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    USAFA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    Falcon Scholar here too. LOA was given Feb 11th and EVERY morning was stressful and made us wonder if it was for real or ever going to happen.
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    USAFA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    Hoo hoo!!! Daughter got VicePrez signature. #93 Accepted! Happy dance at 5a 😁
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    USCGA Class of 2024 Appointment Thread

    My Daughter currently attends GMC as USAFA Scholar. Alot of Coasties attend GMC. It's a gorgeous campus. If your kiddo or yourself wants more information she is happy to share and parlay.
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    When Should I Apply For a Nomination?

    I would say that the best course of action is to start the application as soon as possible, get the boring stuff out of the way such as medical or background forms. I would then write the essays and start the extra curricular activity list(s). Here's the thing though, applications close in...
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    For Those Of Us Still Waiting

    Congrats!!!
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