Recent content by USMAGRAD1988

Experience with Army aviation tells me these particular airframes won't actually come into service until well into the mid/late 2030's (despite what the Army is projecting). That is just how it works in the Department of Defense when it comes to the introduction of new airframes. If you branch...

My DS has been appointed to USMA with the class of 2026. He has the same issue your DS has (can only see vivid green and red). He was found medically qualified because he could still see vivid green and red and did not need a waiver for West Point. I hope that is helpful.

You have asked all the right questions of yourself and have shown courage in asking others for their opinions. Follow your gut. If your says a Service Academy followed by several years of commissioned service may not be what the doctor ordered then you will probably not change your opinion as...

I have one DS at USMA and one DS who declined USMA for Army ROTC. They were each presented with the same opportunties (USMA vs Army ROTC) and they chose different paths for their own reasons. Go with your gut. The truth is you may have regrets no matter what avenue you choose, but that is life.

If your letter specifically states you are medically DQ'ed then your chances for prep school for the upcoming academic year are probably next to NIL. That said, you may have been DQ'ed for a condition that can be remediated so you should definitely reach out to Mr. Mullen at DODMERB to...

Better to be over prepared than under prepared. It will make Beast a whole heck of a lot easier. Trust me.

I had a classmate at WP who completed three years at Georgia Tech before he decided to enter West Point as a plebe. Your situation is very common. The question is how much do you really want to be an Army officer with a commission through West Point?

I don't know about USAFA, but when I was a cadet at USMA (way back in the day) I had an ant formicarium in my room :)

@Classof83, Thanks for this post. Wow, I am completely miffed to learn this is going on at West Point. I currently have a DS who is Class of 2024 at West Point. His younger brother has been accepted to USMA with the Class of 2026, however, he is struggling to make a decision between attending...

M USERNAME DS/DD/SELF LOA/No LOA APPT DATE STATUS STATE NOM SOURCE DIRECT/NON-DIRECT 1 Vogelsang Self LOA 3-Nov-21 Accepted ME Presidential Direct Appointment 2 nunz6 Self LOA 20-Oct-21 Will Decline NY Presidential Direct Appointment 3 TropicJustice DS LOA...

I have to say, those are some good looking goats. Glad to see some enterprising cadets felt it was their duty to snatch the right goat. I am sure there will be payback in the future as some enterprising middies come for the Army mule, but for now this is a great spirit mission. The video was...

Would love to see Army and Navy wearing their traditional uniforms for this most traditional game.

So much to unpack here….”life is a b**** and then you die”. We used to repeat that saying to ourselves at WP back in the o’l days. To this day it remains absolutely true….

As I read your note I thought to myself “Wow, this is exactly what I went through back in 1984 when I was a plebe at West Point”. The academy suck is real no doubt and every day is a battle, but I can assure you that if you stick it out you will not regret it in the long run. Life is hard and...

My DS just checked his portal and called to let me know his classification changed to “Winner”. Top three schools. He is over the moon. Now he just needs to get accepted to one of those schools 😂.