Recent content by USAFA_86

Ah yes because the military will never force you to do something inconvenient that seriously messes up your schedule and routine.

This is probably the best way I have heard this phrased, and it is also the opinion of almost every upperclassman I talk to.

Be advised: here comes a scorching hot take/rant. USAFA standards have been falling and if you've recently visited the wing that much is obvious. However, IMHO the core issue is with the athletic department. Recent years have seen USAFA place more and more emphasis on its D1 sports programs. A...

I can assure you that this Mitch's tradition is alive and well with the current cadet wing

I would ask your AOC. They'll have more accurate answers than you'll get on here as they will be more familiar with your specific situation.

The current commandant wants to restructure the entire 4-class system. Basically leadership wants to make training more applicable to the actual AF. In practice this involves removing many restrictions placed on 4-degs. Starting in November, 4-degs will be at rest in squad after 5:45, won't have...

How do you feel / how does your class feel about the incoming changes to 4-deg year? Genuinely curious from the upper-3 perspective.

One thing I would throw out there for all the applicants is to understand that the PFT that you will take here once per semester as well as all of the training sessions put on by your squadron will make the CFA look like a walk in the park. I did not physically prep nearly enough and the...

I had this exact same view when I was applying to the Academy. However, after being here for over 2 years now, I have to disagree. I have wanted to come to USAFA since I was about 8 years old and did extensive research on how to get in and how to survive during both my middle school and high...

It is crazy to me that 25ers are already juniors. I feel like it was only a week ago that I was on these forums asking about nominations and the CFA. Time flies!

You are issued a backpack but it kind of sucks. It’s not horrible, but I would 100% recommend investing in a nicer backpack, especially one with a comfortable handle because you won’t be wearing it on your back very often

Good advice

Basics will shoot the M4. If it hasn't changed, you get 24 shots and need to shoot 22/24 to earn the marksmanship ribbon.

Hey now, let's not give all our secrets away ;)

One of my good buddies is the CST cadet commander this summer and confirmed that 26 is going to Piñon.