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Thank you. It was a private loan, and we started this past August by applying a $2oo toward interest, and the principle. It seems the best path forward so DS has a manageble debt load of perhaps $10000 or maybe less after graduation, its try to be as aggressive as possible to the loan. Just...

DS is now a contracted, and he is overjoyed. Selected for Color Guard and the Northern Warfare Challenge, and is more than proud to wear the uniform every Thursday. Question: He had to take out a student loan his first year, and he wants to start paying that down so that he doesn't get socked...

Well DS learned a lot at CIET and came back a young man:) Looking into the future his major in school is Russian. Does it make more sense to hone his language via Project Go or should he just apply for CULP. It seems one is more language orientated and the other is more of a culture...

Yes. For family day we were casual. I just had a t shirt and shorts on. Now I probably could of worn a light polo shirt since it seemed half the group of men wore this, but it was not a big deal. For graduation we were outside and we did dress up, but since it was so hot I should of just worn...

We were able to attend both family and graduation. For family day I think it was worth it. There were about 150 + cadets that were waiting for their families when we went. Before this adventure we heard "no, don't go" , and "I'll be fine" Well every cadet we saw were thrilled to see their...

If we understand the new merit system speaking and writing opportunities are included in the point system (if this is incorrect please feel to correct me). The question is how does one submit articles and to who and where? Are there topics ROTC are looking for? How does one go about obtaining...

He is a rising sophomore, and a 3 year winner non-contracted.

Well DS made it along with 4 others. They got into Louisville at 1 am and went to Ft. Knox. Bright side, good training for Ranger, no sleep :) To answer some of your question mmffss, similar situation but its working out. DS got official orders about two weeks out and received his flight...

Hurry up and wait will be so true today. Luckily they are at Ohare and it sounds like there are 20 other cadets there also. Supposed to arrive at midnight :) Great way though to bound together right away.

Well DS made it to the airport and lo an behold the flight is cancelled. I'm looking forward to hearing the story. Great opportunity for him and the other three to work together and grow from this experience. I'm sure this is not the first time flights have been cancelled and I see that two...

Happy to hear some have the green duffel, are they contracted? DS is going soon but he has not received his travelling itinerary yet. Any idea how soon before the flight he is supposed to get this info, and who arranges the flight. And by reading the above posts I assume it is via email that one...

That is our understanding as well and he has the packing list. We are fortunate and went ahead and bought him a pair of Danner. Next door neighbor was in the Air Force and swears by them. Weren't sure what type of boots he would be issued and wanted to make sure the type he got he would be...

Hmm, I have learned to keep my mouth shut sometimes. My only answer to this is because he is non-contracted. From what I have read on the other thread about CIET, there are both contracted and non-contracted. It seems some programs provide equipment others do not. I do not know what the policy...

DS is going to CIET and is noncontracted, but he needs to get boots. Was looking at Garmont T8 NFS but boots won't be here until June/July so too late. And I thought Coyote Brown was the new AR 670 color, but DS is saying Desert Sand. So do we just go for a decent boot that is Desert Tan and...

Yes to your first assumption. He wears contacts 75% of the time, the other times it is the glasses. I have seen in the CIET Cadet Command pictures those that are wearing glasses are black but are they army issued or does one just have to make sure they glasses are AR 670? I'm assuming the...

Talked to DS this morning and he has the exact list as provided above by lifeofhonor (thank you). The way he explained CIET is that he will be getting gear at Ft. Knox. He is giving me a hard time since he has been asking these questions already. Just find it weird that his school would not...

I'm piggybacking on this same question. DS is in the same boat. As of right now he is going to CIET, but he hasn't received his packing list yet (maybe he has, but he has orders to go around the middle of June). Nor has he ever received any gear. Is this typical for a 3 year winner? Also, does...

Hello all, did a search but maybe this question was buried. MY DS has a three year scholarship, and perhaps he is explaining this to me incorrectly or I am just not listening. If given the opportunity to sign a contract right away, instead of waiting till the beginning of his sophomore year...

Hello all. As a proud parent of DS going to school on a 3 year Army scholarship we still need to pick $ up over the course of 4 years room and board and then some of the first year. Only choice we have is to do a private loan since FAFSA only helps a little. Anybody in the same boat and who did...

DS is lucky to have the ROO from the school he will be attending coming in to present the scholarship. We're thrilled about the honor. Question we have is should we do anything to reciprocate? Like a simple thank you card, anything....? Just want to make sure we follow proper etiquette.