I got the USAA insurance policy when I went through BCT a couple of years ago (will be working it this year, weird....). I pay $40 a year and it covers my laptop and other issued items. If my laptop breaks for any reason, as has happened to many of my friends, I pay a $40 deductible and get a...
Cadet Here...
There are some things said on here that are right and some that are not. Yes, you get passes (typically 5 a semester as a doolie or 15 if you are top squad during basic) and can possibly earn more. There is no restriction on whether or not they are 'overnight' or 'weekend'...
Hey I'm a 4deg at the Academy right now. Don't worry about this whole age thing, there are plenty of freshmen over 21. A guy in my squad came in like a week before his 23rd bday. I know of one guy that went to Cornell for 2 years before coming here and a few others that did a couple years of...
I attended USAFA SS session #2 last year and it was a blast! It was awesome because the whole event is a lot more laid back than the actual academy and the cadre (element leaders/currrent cadets) are there to simply answer any questions you have. There are not mean to you like they will be at...
That's awesome! Thank you tutmom for posting the information, it will help me get through basic knowing that I will be getting a nice computer at the end ;)
scholarships
What if we have been given scholarships from private sources? Can we still use them if we are going to USAFA for books/supplies or do we have to drop the scholarship?
Example: I was awarded a scholarship and the organization will write the check to me AND USAFA. Will USAFA cash...
Finally!
Finally got the email from my congressman today after waiting for what seemed like an eternity. I guess the admissions office is still going! I cannot wait for June 23rd!
Accepted!
1. Drew_22 - Appointment: Oct 26 - UT
2. hoosier (alex) - Appointment: Dec 2 - IN
3. proud2serve (son) - Appointment: Nov 23 - GA
4. SouthernFalcon (Haley) - LOA: Oct 19 - Appointment: Dec 2 - GA
5. jakedelaney93 - Appointment: Dec 7 - IN
6. omnipsi - Appointment: Nov 22 - TX21...
CA 2015
I'm from CA District 2 (Redding)-Congressmen Herger. My brother is a graduate from 2007, now flying C130's. I went to Summer Seminar last summer. Received my nomination from Congressmen Herger about a month ago. Still waiting though...