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    2027 State Nominations Thread

    Any updates from Washington State Senators?
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    2027 State Nominations Thread

    Yes - my 2025 was a principal for Cantwell and he was notified by email February 10th, 2021 by Cantwell and then appointed the same day. He had received Noms from Schrier and Cantwell. Only Cantwell was the principal. I also have a 2024 cadet who was Schrier's principal and he did not receive...
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    2027 State Nominations Thread

    Not yet
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    2027 State Nominations Thread

    My class of 2025 cadet received the principal nomination from Senator Cantwell and was notified on February 10, 2021. He received his appointment the same day! Hoping his brother will hear some Good news soon! His brother did receive a nom from MOC Schrier.
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    2027 State Nominations Thread

    Our son received notification the week before Christmas that he received a nomination from our congresswoman, Kim Schrier, district 8 Washington to USAFA! Has anyone else from Washington heard anything?
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    2027 State Nominations Thread

    Their application deadline was today - November 18th. Both of my USAFA cadets class of 24 and 25 did not have interviews (Washington senators did not do interviews the past couple of years). My 25 cadet was was notified in January 2021 that he was awarded Cantwell's principal nomination. My 24...
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    2027 State Nominations Thread

    Has anyone heard back regarding interviews for congressional noms in Washington State?
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    Is Transverse myelitis medically disqualifying during USAFA re-application process, even if applicant is fully recovered?

    I have a son in his first year at the Air Force Academy. During recognition week he began losing feeling in his feet, he completed recognition and a week later was hospitalized where they found a demyelinating lesion on his spinal cord at the T8 level. He was diagnosed with transverse myelitis...
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    Hoping to find the gentleman who handles DODMERB questions. I have a pretty intricate question to ask. Could someone please point me in his direction?

    If a person develops transverse myelitis, but completely recovers from it will they still be disqualified medically from the Air Force Academy. I have some specific questions about this but will start here.
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    Best Boots for basic??

    Coyote brown is required color
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    USAFA Appointment List Class of 2025

    Updated to Accepted
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    Visiting USAFA

    I know I have seen this question addressed on the forum previously, but I've searched for about 20 minutes and cannot find it. I remember seeing somewhere that USAFA is offering windshield tours on academy grounds (minus the cadet quarters) Any information on this would be greatly appreciated!
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    Best Boots for basic??

    My son wore his issued boots during Jack's and saved his Garmont's !! Also, the garments have an incredible warranty. The best advice I have is that you have to go try them on and walk around the store in them for a while. everybody's foot is a little different and each book is meant to address...
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    Best Boots for basic??

    You have to be careful with the Nikes, for some people they fit amazing for others they dig into the heal. My son tried the Nike boots as they were recommended by his inter-collegiate coach. They were so uncomfortable for him. He had several friends that were in the same boat. He got the Garmont...
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