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  1. Falcon74

    Does anyone have a DD-214 from a Service Academy? Wondering why we aren't given one if the time is considered AD for UCMJ, DVA, and GS purposes

    The issue of service academy credit for federal civil service retirement isn't an onboarding issue - nor would one want it to be. The only time that the issue is relevant is when you approach retirement as a government civilian. When you get to the point where you know that you will retire...
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    Obligatory what are my chances post

    USNA2028, I understand. Good luck. A few years ago, my DS had the reverse problem. He kept taking the SAT to improve the critical reading score. English was his third language growing up in Europe. We moved to the USA in time for him to start 5th grade in the US. I think he struggled...
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    Introduction from a wannabe flyboy

    My last USAFA roommate completed his first year of college in Texas A&M's Corps of Cadets before coming to USAFA to start basic training (again). Yes, 25-30% of entering cadets have some prior college of prep school background. Unless things have changed a lot, you have a better chance of...
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    International travel before I day

    I don't know of any restrictions; however, in addition to the advice above to not do something he will later regret, I would add don't participate in any activity that could result in an injury. An injury could "nix" his appointment offer. As a past parents Club president, I used to tell...
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    Obligatory what are my chances post

    USNA2028, Wow! Although I have no way of evaluating interviews, the resume seems great. One area seems to stick out a bit when compared with the rest of your resume - the SAT Math score. I hate to be picky, but your math SAT score seems a bit low when compared with the strength of the rest...
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    Fire at USAFA

    About 18,000+ acres
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    Appointed...Need Advice

    If you had said that that you were in your third year of ROTC, I would have suggested that you were already past the point of no return. However, if you are in your second year of ROTC, the answer to the question is yours to make. You can justify either direction at this fork in the road. If...
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    Waning enthusiasm for USAFA - advice?

    Your DS has outstanding credentials! The SS would be a great opportunity for USAFA to observe him and for your DS to observe the Cadet way of life. Regarding his musical interests, your DS might be pleasantly surprised. In my days, all cadets were given the opportunity to audition during...
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    Aeronautical/Aerospace assignments post-graduation - What was your experience?

    In my case, the first five years probably don't answer your question. Engineering was interspersed in my total career. I graduated from USAFA with a degree in both aeronautical engineering and mathematics. Due to overloads, I averaged 8 major courses each semester. I was one of two cadets...
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    No nomination, any hope?

    Normally, a candidate wouldn't know. I happen to discover the truth through another channel.
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    Backup plan considerations

    Keep waiting.
  12. Falcon74

    USAFA, 1974 USAFA faculty, 1982-1986 USAF, 1974-2002

    USAFA, 1974 USAFA faculty, 1982-1986 USAF, 1974-2002
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    Backup plan considerations

    Unfortunately, even those applicants that are deemed "qualified" will not all receive an appointment offer. Backup plans are essential! A reasonable plan may be to reapply the following year or pursue ROTC. A significant number of appointees have completed one or more years of college...
  14. Falcon74

    AF Mentor MIA

    In my days (application in 1969), I had neither a mentor nor an interview. My local ALO didn't know that I was applying until he was notified of my appointment. I won't share information with either the ALO organization or the admissions office, but I will answer any questions you might have...
  15. Falcon74

    Falcon Football = 8-0. Next up….. Army

    Obviously, USAFA should be the favorite next Saturday; however, remember that anything can happen in an inter service academy game. Remember 11/3/2012 at USMA. My son was a USMA cadet at the time. He told me that before the game started nobody in his cadet company would bet on USMA even if...
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    Should I listen to my gut feeling or logic? (deciding to reapply to USAFA)

    I guess that I've never heard of a construct like that before. It almost seems like involuntary servitude. Was your gap year associated with a scholarship of some form? Recommend getting a legal opinion.
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    Should I listen to my gut feeling or logic? (deciding to reapply to USAFA)

    I fail to understand why you would have to disenroll from your current school to apply to USAFA. If selected by USAFA, you would simply be transferring to USAFA. You would probably finish the current year at your present university and then travel to USAFA. When the current university asks...
  18. Falcon74

    Can dual citizenship be commission as officer?

    My son was in that boat. In his case, the second country, by their law, doesn't allow anyone to renounce their citizenship. I seem to recall that there are four such countries in the world. There was no impact getting an academy appointment (USMA), but getting a security clearance was a...
  19. Falcon74

    Football team keeps on winning! (5-0 as of today)

    I was also at USAFA (faculty duty) from 1982-1986 and had the opportunity to watch an incredible team each week. Accomplishments included beating Notre Dame in four consecutive years and a Bluebonnet Bowl victory over Texas (24-16). The last game against Notre Dame actually showed USAFA as the...
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    Football team keeps on winning! (5-0 as of today)

    Records don't matter when it comes to inter Service Academy football games. I remember my son telling me that before the 2012 AF/Army game at USMA, nobody would bet on Army in his company even if you gave 21 points to the underdog (Army). Let the record show that USMA won by almost three...
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