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My son (like many of your sons and daughters) has dreamt of becoming a pilot one day. Everything seemed to be going well, but the Academy optometrists assured our C1C that he did not need PRK surgery because his vision was acceptable in each eye (20/40 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye) and...

My C1C just called a few minutes ago. His PRK surgery went well (he thinks) and he is heading over to his sponsor family's home to recover. He sounded so excited, and so happy, that I just wanted to share the good news with everyone. He said that he already notices how much better is vision is...

Thank you all so much for your prayers, sweet comments, insights etc. My son just received the call.... minutes ago that the surgeon will do PRK surgery next Wed. Please continue to pray that the surgery will be a success and he can pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH...

I realize that it is highly irregular to ask for prayers on this web-site, but STILL I am compelled to ask for prayers, thoughts, and insights.... My son...who is a C1C just recently was notified by USAFA that his vision might be a problem in enabling him to go to pilot training upon graduating...

Can a cadet from USAFA (not an athlete) ever travel with the football team to one of the out of town games. We would love to go see the USAFA/San Diego State game and wondered if USAFA ever allows some of the cadets to come along to cheer?

The academic year calendar does not list the day/date scheduled for the Acceptance Day Parade for the incoming basic cadets (Class of 2018). I THINK that it is Aug. 5th, but I am NOT SURE. Do we have a list of accurate dates for the Acceptance Day Parade and other important dates for 2014-2015...

Question??? My C3C- and soon to be C2C son just mentioned that he has an opportunity to receive a Loan from the govt. of about $30,000. I am having very mixed feelings about his taking out this loan, since we were recently able to get him a used car for this summer, and he really doesn't have...

It has now been two years since I joined this forum and I am thankful for each and every one of you that have helped me (as a parent) over the past two years. I cannot ever find the words that are adequate to ESPECIALLY thank "Christcorp" for all that he has shared on this forum. I am truly...

Does anyone know the schedule for winter/Christmas break? I realize that their finals are not all on the same day....but is there a day when everyone is done all of their finals? Is the return date Jan. 2 at 7:00pm. Thanks, batmom

I have a question regarding cars for cadets. I know that they can park a car on the campus during their junior and senior years. (C2C's and C1C's ) but can they have a car as a C3C which they keep at their sponsor's home??? Thanks for the information.

I thought that there was a dance this weekend for the cadets but now I am not sure which weekend it is??? I thought my son (a C4C) was taking a fellow cadet but now I am unsure as I cannot find any information about the dance or the correct weekend. Can you please let me know. I am curious-...

My son (a C4C) will be attending the dance this Sat. with another cadet (a female C4C) and I wanted to know, Is it a good idea for him to get her a corsage, or flowers???? Thanks, batmom

My son who is currently a Demon in BCT will soon be a "Bulldawg". Is there a way to find out the names of the other cadets in his squadron so that I can have a master list? I am just curious? Thanks. batmom

I am writing something that I think may be one of the most important posts on this site. It is a post about current basic cadets, older cadets, and prospective future cadets. Please understand the seriousness of the position of all of the service academies regarding drug usage. There position...

I want to say Thank you to everyone who has devoted so much time to this forum. I don't think that I will ever find the words to say how GRATEFUL I am for your time, your suggestions, your information, and your compassion. I don't know how I would have made it over this past 9 months without...

My son just returned from a workout with his track coach, who is also a physical fitness trainer. They went to a park and my son was doing pullups from the pullup bar at the park and returned home with HUGE blisters across both hands. I had to cut the skin off and put on anitbiotic ointment...

We have been told two different dates. Which date is correct? Is it Aug 7th or Aug. 8th. Please let us know the correct dates so that we can make arrangements to come. Thanks so much.

Is there a parents' club in the SF Bay Area for parents of the current and future cadets for the USAFA? Thanks for your help.

Is there a parents' club in the SF Bay Area for parents of the current and future cadets for the USAFA? Thanks for your help.