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While talking to our new Plebes sunday (Tim and Alex) and the Sponsor Meet and Greet, Alex mentioned that the detailers had a nickname for the Bancroft T court formations......called "The Petting Zoo" . The yard is usually host to a lot of tourist during the summer, and they love to take...

Memphis Outstanding video.......I assume that was not an official sanctioned USNA release :rolleyes: Thanks for the post

Orphaned Plebes at PPW My family and I are meeting are new Plebes this sunday at the sponsor meet and greet. I plan to tell our new Plebes that if for some reason ( and this happens) their parents are unable to attend PPW, they are welcome at our place. In addition, if they know other Plebes in...

You can get the official Navy position from usna.edu, but in short, the main purpose is supporting the Plebe through the first year by matching up those Plebes that wish to have sponsors, with local sponsor families that live within a 22 mile radius of the Yard. Since Plebes have very little...

NavyHoops... Was your sport Basketball...? Anyway thanks so much for your response. I do understand that mids in athletic programs have different leave patterns, though I did not know they interfered with holiday travel (That sucks..:rolleyes: ) But I can assure you, if that situation occurs...

Bergmon.. Thanks again for the support. I too hope our courses cross and if your mid finds their assigned sponsor is not a match, please B mail me and I'll try to help. As to the pro / con discussion, I'm no longer going to respond, and focus on the primary purpose of this thread. But if I...

Mongo..... Thanks for your observations supporting Plebes being self-sufficient. I agree completely. I was in the military during a very trying time for this country, and I know first hand how important it is for your military brothers and sisters to look out for each other. I also see this...

In the latter posts, it's clear that there are two positions regarding sponsors, and breaking it down.., one is for it, and one is against it. Fact is there is a third position....try it. What I mean is, most Plebes will not really be able to form an opinion until they try it first hand. And...

catchthefever Great to hear from an fellow AF vet. Good luck to your DD. My son-in-law just retired (early) from the CG at a Cmdr. He was a graduate from the USCGA. I really enjoyed your description of the relationship with your Grandmother. I know how important this type of support can be for...

LongAgoPlebe I got the skinny about the UODs last night at the sponsor meeting, so I’m clear. Looks like the plebes like to hang in PTs at the house. Capt MJ even had spare PTs for the mids for after football games, since they could not carry them in formation. As to PPW w/o parents, I’d be...

Hi Again; I can't begin to thanks all of you for the continued support and outstanding advice. The meal ideas make so much sense, and even I can handle them. I love the ideas of getting the Mid's involved (without their white on...:redface:) I do remember being over my friends house at...

Capt MJ. WOW...what an info dump....Can't tell you how eye opening you comments and suggestions are. As for my enlisted AF background, I've been reading and re-reading Reef Points and going through the many forums out there to get a better idea of life on the Yard. I have requested at...

OSDAD I'm sorry to hear about you mid's bad experience with her sponsor. I know from talking to one of our sponsor friends that scheduling can be a problem, especially if your mid is in a sports program. And there are times I'm sure where I will be unavilable when my mids are. But I intend to...

Pictures of your class 2015 Plebe Summer To all of you who have said such very nice words about my family and being Plebe sponsors, I can't thank you enough. Believe me, it's an honor to provide a little help and comfort to these wonderful men and women. Please by all means keep your...

LongAgoPlebe Thanks so much for the advice, especially about the code of conduct. I agree completely with adhering to the rules. This opportunity these men and women have is a chance of a lifetime, and I can assure you I have no intention of contributing to any deviation from the Honor Code...

A few weeks ago, I received confirmation that I have been accepted as a USNA plebe sponsor. The reason I'm posting this is to get some advice from former mids and sponsors. First a little background. My family has lived 5 minutes from the yard for over 30 years. We have several close friends...