Recent content by sbbm9901

We flew in from FL for a couple hours at the Mystic Flag Ceremony. It was worth it and it gave our Swab an extra boost to carry them over the last couple weeks of Swab Summer. If you can I would, if not they have made new friends and they will be taken care of.

Wow, what a great itinerary. My '23 is really jealous of this schedule. 3 summers, a few NE stops and thanks to COVID a lot of circling in the water. Should be great summer for the swabs and cadets.

I am so sorry to hear about your DD's DQ. If she is in the waiver process, do not lose hope, as others have stated. If the Medical DQ is final from the waiver review, I am not sure there is much left to do. I will say, I can still hear my DD's screeched "DAD!" after she received the call from...

My DD '23 has scoliosis and received a waiver after the initial medical DQ. Just get them everything they need ASAP.

Our 21' OG loved: Cosimo's (Italian) in Newburgh or Central Valley Hudson Taco - Newburgh (Be prepared to wait, but overlooks the Hudson. Great food)

My 2021 OG was a 2% and are now happily married at their first duty station. It wasn't easy, but coming to terms that it will be hard early on made it easier on both of them. Now, with you both living in the SA world, you both will know what the other is dealing with in most senses, so that will...

I never would have thought about the Spring Break housing search.

When the 1/c cadets graduate, do they get a defined amount of time off before having to report to their first assignment? I know USMA allows for up to 60 days, and how much time you get is dependent on BOLC and the needs of the duty station, unit etc. Is there similar time off guidance for USCGA...

If you are looking for what happens week to week, I am not sure that is published, but last year they did a week by week VLOG on YouTube that gives you insight. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaAKqDyWN0EEp_epyvhVH1Tz-QlmcCTOw

All available information should be here. https://www.uscga.edu/2026/ Check out all the material, including the Cadet and Parents Handbook, as well as the Day One schedule at the bottom. Not sure specifically what you are looking for, but this is a start.

My '21 OG and his High School sweetheart are part of the 2% Club. They are now married, own a home and loving life at their first duty station. BUT! I strongly counseled against it prior to R-Day and for the longest time he seemed to have 1 foot at West Point and 1 foot back home. It was a...

I can confirm that as of yesterday my 2/c is still paying off that loan each month (should be done in May). Chose not to use $ in hand to pay it outright in 4/c year, regrets it now. Pay it up front if you are able. That said, they survived but does miss the extra in the paycheck.

Individual Ready Reserve

My '21 Old Grad still uses the Fox River socks he got while at USMA. Worth the investment.

Our 2/c primarily uses Uber, but has also had Firsties, friends parents from the area, etc. drive them to and/or from. To be honest, it really is a great way for them to learn how to marshal their resources and get creative. There will be 6:00 a.m. flights on a Sat a.m. where Uber may or may not...