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    Carrying the Load - USMA Casualties

    Death and injury As the parent of a new cadet I often wondered about this kind of data. As a result I have one observation and a question. If 94 WP cadets have perished in action since 9/11 and about 12,000 cadets have graduated since that time, then that means about 1% of the cadet...
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    Thorlos

    Can anyone recommended the exact model of orlos socks for uniforms(black) and white crew(physical training). They have way too many to choose from? Thanks
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    Brother deploying

    What year did he graduate? Best wishes to him and to you!
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    Asthma

    No one knows. The truth is know one knows for sure. You really need to go through the process. There are many good threads on asthma on the site that can give you more insight. You may want to wait on the methacholine challenge as it is expensive and may not be necessary and if it is it would...
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    AP Results

    Are senior AP test results used for any reason DS has a little senioritis going into his APs tests. Any advice?
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    Boots for Beast and Garrison

    Socks Are socks issued by the USMA? If so, is there anything unique that should be considered when trying on boots and running shoes? Are they unusually thick or thin?
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    Principal and competitive??

    They will need to take someone from those left on the competitive slate, I believe, so your DS has a 1 in 9 chance assuming the MOC submitted a slate of 10 and the principal nominee declined the appointment. Good luck! Of course he can also be selected off the national waiting list so hang in there.
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    SLS attendees who also went to USNA and/or USAFA summer programs

    DS attended USMA , USNA and USCGA programs. USCGA was by far the most physical, demanding and realistic. USMA was the most inspiring. USNA was least active, but good info on education and career opportunities.
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    Varsity sports walk-ons

    Is there an opportunity for a non-recruited athlete to tryout as a walk-on for a varsity sport or are the only options to compete on club teams or intramural teams? How does the process of club teams work? Any insights are appreciated.
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    Help needed....

    DS has appointments to both USCGA and USMMA. Any advice on how to help him assess each option or do we just stay out of the way? He has visited both, but is tight lipped about any preference.
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    South Carolina- Senator Graham

    Anyone hear about nomination status from Senator Graham yet or have you seen anything posted on academy portals?
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    Spring sports- play or skip

    I have read a lot about "bubble wrapping" DSs and DDs who have secured admission. With spring sports come the risk of injuries. Any advice on the pros and cons of playing versus skipping the spring sports season? Leave it to the athlete to decide?
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    Advice needed

    DS has been accepted and we are trying to anticipate what we need to do before we ship him off. We know we will get many instructions, but does anyone have advice on how crazy May or June get to be? Also, since he has been going non stop for over a year in pursuit of an appointment, we...
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