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    Career Starter Loan Inquiry

    Cadetvnb - Remember for the USAA Career Starter Loan you have up to 12 months after you graduate to take advantage of the offer, even if you declined the first time. Lots of people fall into your category.
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    Officer Career Starter Loan Question

    Disclosure - I work for USAA and specially work the Career Starter Loan Capt MJ is correct in that we do not value the membership of an academy cadet/mid over a ROTC or direct Commissioned. The amount and rate is based on the cost of money (these are unsecured signature loans and cannot be...
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    Questions about CGAS

    DS recieved notification last night of CGAS selection. He was on the waitlist. Of course he accepted. Currently waiting on input from CGA Swim Coach which of the two programs he prefers. We are leaning towards Marion. Lots of paperwork to fill out. If you have someone going the CGAS this...
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    braces

    Is the requirement that incoming cadets have all braces removed prior to R-Day. I hear conflicting answers. Thanks
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    DODMERB Scoliosis

    Automatic DoDMERB disqualifications My son has mild scoliosis but it does impact his activities. He is a high school swimmer and even with flip turns and all the turning, he has never missed a beat. I think his is around 21%. My questions is in reference to the below quote. Two of his...
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    What i heard was..

    I gratuated from West Point in 1978 and we did not have academic majors - everyone received the same degree. The ability to actually have an academic major came in the 80s, I just do not know when. Rusty
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    Banking

    USAA If your son/daughter has an academy appointment - they are USAA eligible. Here is a direct line into the unit that specializes with academy appointments 1-210-913-7821.
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    "Thank you, we're very proud..."

    USMMA Absolutely - I visit USMMA about 3 times a year. Great school. I will be back up there for A-day, I have to pass out those "Proud Parent" bags.
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    "Thank you, we're very proud..."

    The Road Less Traveled I am a West Point Grad - Class of 1978 - which means I entered USMA just as the Vietnam War was spinning out of control. Not a very popular time to choose an academy. I am very glad I selected the road less traveled. Now, retired after 24 years in the Army, I am...
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