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Has there been any word on what will happen if the government shuts down? How will this affect our sons and daughters at USNA? Will professors be able to teach?

My son's girlfriend is planning to visit with my son this weekend. Both are Christians. They are looking for a place for her to safely stay. During her last visit, she left at midnight and drove home (had to stop along the way to rest) and she knows how unsafe that was to be tired and on the...

Does anyone know if our sons and daughters received or will receive the Flu Vaccine this fall?

Does anyone know when the remaining parades will be and when the parade will be when the Brigade reforms?

PPW handbook that was mailed said that we need to stay within the tri-city areas of Balt. Wash. Annap. however, son reported that during the rules & regs meeting they were told no further than 22 nautical miles. Any input?

I want to send birthday cookies to my son's company. (I know what many of you have said about this being frowned upon, however, I have gotten word from some others that the detailers find out who's birthdays fall in the summer and try to recognize their birthdays if you don't). How many are in...

Okay....when my popeye went off to USNA, I swore I wouldn't be "one of those parents" that went overboard (no pun intended) with the waldo watching (online pictures) or buy everything in navy and gold......HOWEVER....I came home from shopping yesterday with........I know.......it is...

Had a question - can plebes take electric razors for plebe summer use? Also, I didn't see in the list any reference to nail clippers--can those be in your toiletries? Should he bring this on I-Day or should I/can I send in first care package?

Okay - as many times as we have visited Annapolis, I still can't figure out the transportation system....yikes. We are staying at the Doubletree and I understand that they have a shuttle for I-Day. (Son's report time is 9:00 a.m.) However, how do we get back to our cars at the hotel? Taxi...

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What, if anything, should we do to acknowledge our son's birthday during Plebe Summer? He, of course, said to do nothing as he doesn't want to "stand out". However, I don't know how to let the day pass without acknowledging his 18th birthday. Any suggestions?:bounce1:

I would like to know what the rules are regarding the Plebe Academic Year as far as room phone, cell phone and computer use --emailing and social networking sites. Thank you.:help:

I would like to hear from current parents, mids, cadets, etc. on what types of information you give or want to hear from home, i.e., serious illnesses, pet dies, girlfriend/boyfriend ill, friend dies.....how much do we as parents share and how much do you want to know and when do you want to...

Does anyone know where to purchase single serving gatorade mixes? I have found them in the past but can no longer find them in the stores.....Thanks for any assistance.:confused:

Wondering if anyone knows about the liberty mile radius that will be in effect. What are the particulars...for instance.....Maine Ave. in DC is 33 miles away in DC (seafood at the docks).....because DC will be within the distance, can a mid go anywhere in DC or just within the 30 mile radius...

Is the USNA.edu candidate area down? Son just came home from school and tried to sign in with no luck.

We have been getting a lot of questions about gifts for our future Mid--Christmas, HS graduation, etc. Any ideas besides $$? Would like to hear from current Mids about anything that is useful....also what they like to receive in their care packages from home.... Thanks. :smile:

My son is finishing up his junior year of high school. He will be applying to USNA. When will he need to submit dental xrays? He has an appointment with our new dentist in June before his session of Summer Seminar and will need to have xrays done at that time.

Hello. My son has decided to pursue applying to USNA. He has wanted to do this for quite awhile. For his 12th birthday he wanted to tour the USNA and we did. Then over break we made another visit and he decided that this is definately want he wants. He is a junior in high school, plays...