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Kind of true. Summer is broken up into 3 training blocks, each 3-4 weeks long. Training blocks are spent in various places. Some are onboard ships, subs, sailboats, YP boats. Some mids spend time on the Yard doing various thngs. Most mids have one block of leave each summer. They will not...

I don't think your story is that unusual either. A prime example would be Adm Mullen. He had no military family background, never considered the military. He was recruited at the last minute by Navy to play basketball. As a young officer, he made mistakes, now he is Chairman of the Joint...

My son had the opposite problem. He needed glasses and had sent in his perscription as directed in PTR package. They did not have his BCGs on I Day. He still packed away his glasses and went without for most of the summer. He even managed to shoot expert without his glasses. When they had an...

My son was placed in Color Company as a plebe. It turned out to be a good thing. It was good for us, the parents. He was guidon, so anytime someone took pictures of parades and formations, we were able to spot our Waldo. At Army/Navy game, they lined the field for the President as he changed...

This makes sense now. We had read that error was made during a diamond formation. Boss leads in that formation. I agree that he demonstrated honesty and integrity in his decision.

We are sad about this news, but I am not giving up hope yet. The problem started when Adm Fowler decided to move graduation to Tues following Memorial Day. He assumed the Blue Angels would fly on Sat and Sun instead of their usual mid week time. According to sources, the Coast Guard would not...

You want to make an informed decision. That is why one applies to multiple schools and attends CVW. Congratulations

Son and friends went snowboarding this weekend and may go again next. When the weather gets warm, they will be wakeboardiing. There is plenty of outdoor stuff to do.

Congratulations Eagle Scout!

The travel service on the yard is a travel agency. They usually do not get involved in points travel. The best thing to do is to contact the intended hotel and ask if they waive the under 21 rule for military. It is up to the local hotel to change their rules. Our son and friends are going...

Son is scheduled for PRK next month. Yes, it is offered to 2/C mids. The eye exam is part of a pre commissioning physical. It is my understanding that you do not have to be interested in aviation, just need your eyes to meet certain criteria. I have heard that they wait for your eyes to...

My son wrote a thank you note following his congressional interview. We were just discussing Ms Hart the other night. The subject of etiquette came up at the Military Ball. They were taught the importance of a Thank You note in one of her lectures. They even had a class on how to shake...

The Blue Angels may not be available for Commissioning Week for 2012 and beyond due to schedule changes enacted by Adm Fowler http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/12/21/blue-angels-may-be-grounded-for-usna-commissioning-week/ I'm hoping things work out.

Rain, Rain go away! First the forecast called for 30%, then 10%, now 60% for rain. I was looking forward to pep rally on the Midway as well as our own large tailgate. We are keeping our fingers crossed for improved weather conditions. Go Navy! Beat San Diego State!!

I was wondering about your son. Congratulations! I'm so happy for him.

Majors are declared before spring break in March. http://www.usna.edu/AcDean/calendars/112.pdf

Has your son had his nomination interviews? My son's plan B was discussed at the nomination interview as well as the BGO interview. I wonder how it would have gone had he told them that NA was his destiny. He certainly wanted to believe that, but plan B was a must.

I sure wish our mid could have gotten this OpInfo assignment. Our younger son is voicing interest in attending USNA. We want to make sure that he really wants to attend for himself and not just because older brother is doing it. Is this something we should take him to?

Yes, there are a lot of mids from CA. We have 55 Members of Congress. Some mids may have Presidential nominations or JROTC nominations. The Senate nominations tend to be competitive due to the large number of applicants. Districts near a military installation may be more competitive. All of...

Kilwins has gift certificates? Good idea. Thanks