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My son recently decided to apply to USAFA and was promoted to Candidate Status on 12/2/19 and was given a final deadline of 1/15/20 to complete his application. Unfortunately, he has missed the deadlines from our state senators and district congressman for the nomination interviews. I...

Basic Cadet or Cadet?? In the email my DS recv'd with his P.O. Box it says Cadet first and Last Name. During BCT, should they be addressed as Cadet or Basic Cadet? If Basic Cadet will it be a big red flag if a letter has already been sent with Cadet??

Guts! My DS is also in Guts

I wonder if you could get your sponsor family information early and see if it is possible to stay with them at least for a day or two to cut down on your expenses?

Great information - thanks! Will have DS sign up for that when offered.

Thanks Blackbird! I didn't really know what would need to be insured but wanted to make sure I completed all recommended items! Thankful for this forum and its members to guide us on what is actually necessary! Thanks again :smile:

Are other appointees planning to get personal property insurance as recommended in the packet? NSSI has a plan that seems reasonable but just wondering what others are thinking/doing or have done. The plan I'm looking at...NSSI Student Personal Property Plan® with Accidental Damage $72 annual...

Will any of the forum members be attending the Orange County Parents Association Appointee Brunch on Sunday, 6/9? We will :smile:

Facebook It's a closed group called USAFA Class of 2017 "This is a group for all candidates who have been appointed to USAFA Class of 2017. We can use this as an opportunity to get to know each other before Induction Day, and the group is intended for appointees only. Go Air Force!" My son...

Have decided to send cleats on I-Day just in case. After watching videos of what my DS is in store for at Jack's Valley, I figure carrying a little extra weight on I-Day is the least of his worries! :biggrin:

This is great...thank you!!!! Btw, just sent a request to join the USAFA Class of 2017 FB Group :smile:

sunblock & when to bring cleats? Cleats...To keep the bag as light as possible I thought I would just bring to my DS on Parent's Weekend. Does anyone know if he will need them before that? Sunscreen...On another thread, I was told to bring sunscreen but it's not on any list. Plan to just...

TO DO BEFORE BCT: 1. ACCEPT APPOINTMENT 2. ARMED FORCES BANK ACCOUNT FORMS: In Offer of Appointment folder – mail back asap in enclosed envelope 3. IMMUNIZATION RECORD FORM: Email or fax to USAFA by 6/1/13 – bring copies to I-Day – keep in pocket!! 4. SPONSOR INFORMATION/REQUEST FORM: Mail...

Proof of U.S. Citizenship According to the Security Clearance Submittal letter, original documents are required. 1b. To verify citizenship, all appointees (excluding previously enrolled USAFA Preparatory School students, prior service members, ROTC cadets and Reserve members) must bring an...

Sure we're missing something, but here's a checklist we made to keep on track... TO DO BEFORE BCT: 1. ACCEPT APPOINTMENT 2. ARMED FORCES BANK ACCOUNT FORMS: In Offer of Appointment folder – mail back asap in enclosed envelope 3. IMMUNIZATION RECORD FORM: Email or fax to USAFA by...

Thanks Wing77

Thanks...will just have him leave at home. If he's lucky enough to be able to use it, can always send it to him.

My DS enjoys listening to music, especially while doing homework. Are I-Pods allowed after BCT?

Thanks!

So, now that you've been through it any advice? What did you bring that you wish you hadn't or what did you not bring that you wish you had? Sunscreen is not on the list. Is it issued?