Recent content by T-Bone

My son did the overnight visit and really enjoyed it. He said they didn't sugar coat anything and that everyone answered all of his questions honestly. Congrats and good luck at the Citadel!

CONGRATULATIONS!! Love seeing someone like you continuing to pursue your dream and being successful. I have no doubt you will be an outstanding officer.

My freshman DS has been paid every month, provided uniforms, tuition, book money etc. I wonder why it is so different at his school. Feeling lucky!

My son did get the BIG check from the Army ROTC at his senior awards ceremony. It was very nice and they actually let him keep it too! The ironic part was that several months prior he had declined the AROTC scholarship in favor of an AFROTC scholarship. They were aware of it but came anyway. The...

http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20131203/CAREERS/312030009/ROTC-cadets-recent-graduates-offered-release-from-service-commitments Has this type of thing ever occurred before?

It is an NBC News investigation.

This along with all of the other anti-Christian messages I have heard about in the military recently, makes me want to talk to my son about his decision to join the USAF. Very sad!

I wish NBC news would investigate themselves for the one sided, biased journalism they consistently spew.

On a related note, I am appalled by the cost of text books now! My son just ordered his and some of them were not even bound additions! $187.00 / EACH and he has to provide the notebook for two of them! I also noticed that some of them were "specific" to his University so he couldn't even...

It does depend on the University. My DS is in the same boat and he gets the remaining amount credited to his account. He can use it for meal plans or anything else he would like to. It is a very nice benefit to have. What State are you in?

Name Group YR Branch University Career/major Clarkson (staff) current AROTC Clarkson Marist (staff) current AROTC Marist Pima (parent) 2012 AFROTC UMDCP pilot/non-tech MSFaygo (parent) 2017 AFROTC UPortland EEng Full Metal Bulldog (cadet) current AROTC @ The Citadel jocomom (parent) 2016...

WOW!! Makes me appreciate the service and sacrifice even more! Thanks

Pima, please clarify.

Welcome and good luck! You will be able to learn A LOT on this site that will help you prepare for your journey. Make good grades, stay active in your school and community, take a challenging curriculum and be a good person! :thumb:

My son got a 4 year AF ROTC award this spring and was told the same thing by the ROTC detachment commander. He is majoring in engineering as well. They told him that he will chose his graduation year when he reports this August but they highly recommend the five year route due to the rigors of...