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    Phone call from Beast

    Those details are always going to be up the the different Cadre. Every company and leadership will allow this by opportunity and direction from higher. Answer any call you get though.
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    R day reflections

    Father Matt is a legend. Had the great pleasure of meeting him. One of a kind.
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    US strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites

    Craters at Fordow today.... A bit of fresh BDA.
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    14 June 2025: Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S Army!

    Enjoyed that very much. Knowing our DD is out there on that big team was rousing indeed. That celebration will go down as a fond memory.
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    Why so quiet?

    Everyone is frantically shopping for low-quarters and just the right boot.... So many red marks in the portals to turn green prior to R-Day.
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    Reporting Time

    Yeah, they are very common terms in the groups and are widely recognized.
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    Reporting Time

    You're kind of fortunate. It won't be much, but you will have a few to catch your breath before the parade. The late reports will be pushing hard to complete their last details prior to that.
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    Is prematurity a disqualifier?

    Our DD was born at 28 weeks. Very small. Can't remember how long she was in NICU, but there were no complications with lungs or eyes. The surfactant worked very well. She is now a USMA Old Grad from '23. It never came up in the application process as there were no issues.
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    OCV Advice for Californians

    Good socks, waterproof shoes. At least a heavy fleece. Stop in at the gift shop at the visitor center. If you didn't bring it, they will have it.
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    What to wear on R-Day?

    WP will issue you everything you need to include boots and low-quarters. But, it helps a great deal if you show up with boots and shoes already broken in by you and molded to your feet. Your feet will thank you for it.
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    An awful anniversary

    I believe one of our warships, USS Iwo Jima, just named the onboard gym after SGT Gee.
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    Garrison Boots

    Under Armour.
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    Land Nav

    Greetings, saw your post in the other group forum. I wouldn't worry about it. They will remediate until she gets through it. Mine failed it once too. Totally common scenario. More than likely they will tutor her with someone very good at it.
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    Cow Loan

    In '23.... Cow loan, 36k, .075 per cent interest, comes with direct withdrawal via USAA. USAA will refer to it as the Career Starter Loan. You don't have to take the entire amount. Eligible to be drawn up to six months after graduation. Far better interest and repayment schedule than...
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    R Day Advice

    It will be sweaty and loud. Do as you are told, and accomplish what you are told to do. Stay focused despite the shouting and confusion. Eat, hydrate and if you see a Battle Buddy struggle, assist if possible, but low key. The barber shop will be cool and comparatively quiet. Catch your...
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