DS went to USNA STEM last year is isn’t old enough for Summer Seminar. Other than Boys State and other SA summer programs are there other summer recommended programs for a 10th grader?
Shotgun would seem the easiest method, but they set up a RTF (Restoration Task Force). This weekend, each Company will choose.
Bn SgtsMaj and Co 1stSgts will be '25 reps to RTF. '26 & '27 will select one rep per Company. Input will then be made for new Company formations.
Per Dant: starting Plebe Summer '28, USNA will restore the Brigade to 36 Companies of 120 Midshipmen each.
Background: From 1964-1996 there were 36 Companies. End of Cold War brought the belief of a smaller Navy. Now USMA has 36 Companies, USAFA has 40 Squadrons.
Highly recommend AN Shine's font of USNA experiences and practical advice gleaned through her book and blog:
https://usnamidmomsandmore.org
She also has a wonderful podcast series:
https://usnamidmomsandmore.podbean.com
Have not seen any information this year on Larry Thornton's "Where's Waldo?" Plebe photo services.
https://thorntonstudios.mypixieset.com/our-services
Some seasoned MIDN parents care to weigh in regarding their prior plebe's platoon photo pursuit pleasure?
Permit to Report is now updated for Class of 2027
Congratulations fine young men and women welcomed to the Naval Academy Family!
https://www.usna.edu/PermitToReport/index.php
Check out Class of 2027 YouTube page too: https://youtube.com/@PlebeSummer2027