Recent content by vortexkp99

Here is an example of what I mean, by the piddle pack and why you dont go fighter. https://www.airforcetimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/03/21/air-force-tests-in-flight-bladder-relief-system-for-female-pilots/

If you are academically qualified and come from an under represented state based upon the vacancy allotment, you have the best chance to get in.

The only tip I have for you if you go aviation is pick a heavy cargo plane. It has a bathroom onboard. That is unless you like to pee or poop in your flightsuit or use a piddlepack.

Ugh...just go to the yearbook section on the alumni website and browse the senior pages from a yearbook..it is all listed there.

The academy requires you to apply for, and, if offered, accept a reserve commission....depends on the service needs. Benefit of USMMA is you can switch what reserve commission you want to apply for if your post graduate desires change while at the academy.

I don't know how I got in, but Dr. Eastwood in Samuel's Hall's didn't seem to care what I wrote in English class as long as each sentence individually was grammatically correct.

Construction paper in multiple colors cut into large circles...double stick tape...apply liberally all over to Wiley Hall. Not destructive and can be cleaned up.

Research the aircraft types...a retired AF classmate said....go heavy [cargo] as they have a toilet onboard so you don't have to use the piddle pack.

U can pick things up and put them down whenever you have free time at the gym.

I didn't do high school sports. I joined a sports once at school of my interest and other waterfront activities. Sports help your application, but aren't necessary once you arrive at school. You can be recruited for one and do another. Grades followed by misconduct will get you removed while...

It all depends on the needs of the service and how the wind is blowing with regard to prior year decision at CGHQ and the recruiting command to overall demand for officers and which communities. Having been in the CG for 20 years, the mantra changes and I could never follow the conflicting...

It is great your desire to fulfill your obligation through active duty service. Just make sure you know your audience when you are out of the merchant ships when they ask you what you want to do after graduation...telling them you don't want to be a merchant sailor might not go over to well...

Sure, but they are right about buffer time winter 95-96 had many not returning back from across the US on time. The biggest thing about coming back from winter break is being in the real word after the first 6 months. For some, the next three months can be some of the most depressing times...

Being in Band Co is not a graduation requirement. The majority of graduates fulfill the academy mission without being in Band Co.

No. Here is my comparison of Joe works at a local grocery store [aka usmma for the comparison] I know Joe. Joe works for the local grocery store. His employment title is store manager. He also is in the Army IRR as a Sergeant First Class. At the grocery store they refer to him as a store...