Recent content by raimius

I too thought considering an (unpleasant) routine medical procedure to be a violent sexual crime causing a debilitating mental health condition to be a bit unusual. That said, Internet arguments are rarely productive...

😂 This is the start of basic training, not recess.

Yep, I walked back from class in the 60s F, then went to lunch and commented on the cold rain shower...then noticed the ice on my pants!

A favorite movie character, but I had to misspell it as a username for a video game, as someone had taken the original spelling. Then, I stuck with it.

Get everything in writing from you doctors and contact USAFA. They can help work through this, however it goes. This may be a hiccup, year setback, or change of course. Realize that USAFA is a path but not the only path. Hopefully, your diagnosis is great and things return to "as...

With a disenroll recommendation and multiple probations, the odds of staying aren't great. She will really need to fight to prove that she is worthy of staying. Hard truth: would you hire an underperforming liar to lead your team in combat? That's the real standard here. That's not to say...

Dark humor will always be present in professions where death is common or expected. That includes the military, police, fire, etc. Don't be shocked. Where it becomes absolutely unacceptable is when it maliciously targets team members or creates an environment of degraded trust and performance.

Academics, athletics, and leadership. Looks like your class load is very good, which probably will make up for the slightly low uw GPA (I think USAFA avg is 3.85, but probably avg of a little easier class load). Extracurriculars look pretty good Agreed that your athletics look a bit weak...

How much do you want to serve as an Air Force or Space Force officer? That is the purpose of USAFA. Helping people get into the Ivies is WAY down the list of priorities. Planning for your post-service life is smart, but make sure your military service is the primary reason to go to a service...

Reports now say there was a loss of power. Not sure how that works...she appeared to be moving pretty fast backwards, and many lights were on.

Congratulations on graduating! Teaching can be a great career. Watching the light bulb come on is a good feeling, for sure. Seeing former students prosper is very rewarding. There are lots of public service and service adjacent jobs out there. Glad you are looking into one.

Delaying a challenge rarely helps you perform better. Boot camp is not an insurmountable challenge. It IS designed to be challenging, but a challenge most can overcome. This helps you grow. Boot camp tears you down a bit, then builds you up better than you were. The most common reason people...

Much of this reporting is based on third hand reporting, by emotionally invested parties. That is not a recipe for accurate details. Judge with caution...

Invest in a good mattress and bed. Thrift shops often have a good selection of glassware and small tables. Other furniture is up to discretion (buy well built stuff to last or get a cheaper starter set that may only last a move or two). If living with roommates, talk through who is...

Yeah, once you get passed over twice, you get to leave within 1 yr or accept selective continuation to the amount of years the AF offers (currently 20 for O-4s and 24 for O-5s). The AF is not required to offer selective continuation.