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    Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger

    This is very simple and very logical.....when race is a selection factor for anything, it is not diversity, it is racism. When someone's race was a factor in their selection, that means someone else's race was a factor in them not being selected. That is very simple and logical...........sadly...
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    MS Nominations

    Congratulations! Step one is done........now it is is time for an appointment. Keep a daily check on your portal and make sure you do everything required.
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    MS Nominations

    What grade are you in? Find out where "Academy Days" are around the state. You need to attend those, there will be representatives from the congressional offices that can answer your questions.
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    2025 Job Drops

    My DS (class of 21) had 3 wash out of his UPT class. The wash out rate is low but does happen.
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    USAFA Applications down 27.6%?

    Do not sell yourself or your generation short. I agree that the current generation of academy graduates is probably better academically, but there is a reason the attrition rate is much lower these days and is not because this generation is tougher. You posed the question of could your...
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    4 USAFA seniors may not graduate because of COVID shot mandate

    I'm not sure if they use those medications or not, but I'm pretty sure the U.S. Government doesn't force them to take those medications.
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    4 USAFA seniors may not graduate because of COVID shot mandate

    This is a quote from a USAFA graduate who is trying to help these Cadets. "These are evangelical Christian cadets, who are pro-life, and they object to the fact that the vaccines were tested on aborted fetal stem cell lines. Because of their objection to abortion, their conscience will not let...
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    Sending Cadet to I-Day Alone via Air?

    In 2017 I dropped my DS off at the Memphis airport the day before Iday and he never looked back. He later said it was scary but was the best thing for him. Myself and his Grandfather made the trip for Aday and I think that was the most excited I have ever seen him. He was glad to see us but he...
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    My DS graduated from Lewisburg in 2017. I think there is a former Desoto Central Cadet there...

    My DS graduated from Lewisburg in 2017. I think there is a former Desoto Central Cadet there now, he is either a junior or senior.
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    Sorry to jump in on yall's conversation but I wanted to congratulate you guys on recent...

    Sorry to jump in on yall's conversation but I wanted to congratulate you guys on recent appointments! I love watching this board for Mississippi appointments, unfortunately there are not many. My DS graduated this past May and will be attending flight school in less than a month. We are from...
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    Waiting Game

    Anyone on here from Mississippi? I am from MS and love following this website. It provided much needed info for my DS(current Firstie) throughout the process. I have not seen anyone from MS on the list yet and was wondering if there were any waiting.
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    Jobs dropping at USAFA today !!

    No, he did not get into specifics and I did not ask. One thing I have learned throughout this USAFA journey is to not ask too many questions and be grateful for the info he provides.
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    Jobs dropping at USAFA today !!

    My DS is in the 600's and was fortunate enough to get a pilot slot but he was sweating it. He said he knows several disappointed Cadets that did not get a pilot slot but requested it. It's the first time in his 4 years at USAFA everyone that was PQ didn't get a slot if they asked.
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    Pilot slot competitiveness

    The slots have not been filled yet, they just put in their preferences a few weeks ago. I do not know the answer to your other questions, but I do not think they would compete with ROTC, I think what ever their assignment they draw just before graduation, is their job.
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    Pilot slot competitiveness

    My Firstie DS informed me a few weeks ago that this years graduating class will receive approximately 400 slots this year from USAFA. That's well over 100 less slots than the last two years.
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