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That it did! And thanks for the advice, It didn't cross my mind to get anything other than my normal big-store running shoe, so I will look into getting some fitted ones. Thanks!

In my narrow understanding, it means that I would be working either on a sub/ship or in a dry dock. Maybe I'm completely wrong about that but I don't think if I became a fully educated nuclear engineer I would best serve in a marine role, because (as far as I know) they don't possess any nuclear...

I hope to major in Nuclear Engineering so I probably won't go the marine route. I based my knowledge of rucks being bad for you mostly on the jokes I've heard from military friends and family, so I could just be being dramatic. All respect to those who do go down that route as it is a very...

Is the evaluation quarterly or on a semester basis?

Everyone here sounds like my XC coach! He always just said to embrace/get used to how much stuff was gonna suck, and I would be fine. Seems like running is gonna be a priority. I have always trended toward strength as I'm a track discus/shotput thrower but did XC to keep in shape. Functional...

I have assumed cardio/running would be pretty important for Academy life, glad I decided to prioritize it recently! I was relieved to learn that we wouldn't be expected to ruck as I've heard that's pretty bad for joint health.

Hello all! I was wondering if there is any one thing I should prioritize being able to do to prepare myself for plebe summer. Whether that be 100 pushups or a sub-30-second 50m sprint in the pool. I passed the CFA with an OK score but have been working hard to improve, overall is there one...

Thank you for this post. As a new appointee for the class of 2028, this has put many of my worries to rest.

Mine says "competitive alternate" and I was offered an appointment, so good luck, hope you get good news soon!

I only get emails when something changes about my status. This is the same for the other academies as well.

Hope to DM you soon!