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No one is jumping to a conclusion. I am reading a quote from a named source and looking at the implication. I didn't make the statement - its up to the Air Force to be clear in these matters. The quote you refer to "There was no evidence anyone else was in the room when Quiros died and there...

Denver Post has come out with new information and the name of the cadet. http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_27843988/air-force-academy-cadet-death-remains-under-investigation Academy spokesperson indicates they are "not ruling anything out". This bothers me as a parent of a cadet from the...

Thanks Hornetguy! Talked with DS today and he is going to request Lasik. I had Lasik 8 years ago and had good results. Very little degredation still at age 55.

My DS has been offered the choice of Lasik or PRK this summer after acceptance but must decide this week. He is leaning toward Lasik. Is there any reason if he took the Lasik he would be held OUT of a pilot slot based on this decision?

I would disagree with you. I hold a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University, work with many well known universities, ex. MIT, Ohio State, Notre Dame, etc and have asked this very question of Department Chairs from those universities. My DS is a System's Engineering major - electrical track...

This is unfortunate! Are they delaying the entry of women into combat roles? Or will those serving in combat have to wonder about the fitness and possibly the capabilities in certain physical situations of those serving along side them?

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Well said! That being said I believe most cadets travel with military orders over break. It is up to the CADET to have these with them and their military ID. Then it is up to the discretion of the airline if they want to allow academy cadets this privilege that they extend to the military...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/west-point-cadet-charged-distributing-child-porn-article-1.1553460 It always too bad to see this type of news.

Pima, I have a Ph.D. from a top engineering school and a law degree. Have worked for 30 years in industry and have completely funded my own retirement. I will retire comfortably because I am an excessive saver - many I know with similar backgrounds will not. My Ph.D. and law degree were not...

Went back and looked for the same car over the same time from the same company and save $80 over the five days. Cancelled the old reservation. Thanks for the advice to check!

I've been following this thread and clearly there are many good points being made. This thread, however, at least causes me to bring up a number of questions. 1) What added cost does that extra year of prep school add to the overall educational cost of a cadet who takes this route through...

Best of Luck! Best of luck to the Class of 2017!

Great news! Keep plugging away and good luck!

Congrats LFrye! Been following your posts for the past year and half. Was happy when you made it to the Prep School last year and was hoping and expecting an appointment to the USAFA this year. You have a great attitude and know you will be very successful! Enjoy the experience and best...

Great story! Sounds like your brother had a great career, but just took a little more time finding his direction.

My DS was turned down for SS and now is a 4C at the Academy. He was disappointed but this just gave him more resolve to look for other opportunities. Look for other ways to build up your leadership experience. E.g., take on a project with a clear and meaningful impact for a local charity; run...

Congratulations and good luck to both you and your daughter!

Pima it appears that your children have been taught to be very independent and that is admirable and reflects well on not only your children but the job you did as a parent. I hope my children are independent as well and I believe based on their accomplishments that they are and have likewise...

I might be unusual but I see merit to both sides of this discussion. I agree with Luigi that ALL government institutions need transparency - and as a taxpayer it is in our interest to have completely open government with the obvious exceptions. Sometime this extends beyond health and safety...