Recent content by swatdude

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...

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.

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.

My DS (class of 21) had 3 wash out of his UPT class. The wash out rate is low but does happen.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.