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    Mission Accomplished! Graduation Is In the Rearview Mirror. :)

    As another 2016 Parent I would like to echo MN-Dad's thanks to the SAF members. My DS and I found the site when we were going through the application process and it was a tremendous help! Graduation Week was a very special event. We were fortunate to attend Acceptance Day in 2012 and watching...
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    Parent checklist for BCT

    Another option for those with USAA is Hertz with the USAA discount. Even in Denver the rates on Full Size are reasonable ($56/day during parents weekend).
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    State Appointee Events

    Central Ohio Parents and Appointees Graduate Recognition & New Appointee Brunch Please join us to congratulate the parents of the USAFA Class of 2014 and to welcome the appointees of the USAFA Class of 2018 and their parents Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 Time: 11:00 – 1:00 pm Location...
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    State Appointee Events

    Central Ohio Brunch Central Ohio Parents Association will host an Appointee Brunch on Saturday, June 14. Please PM me if you would like additional information.
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    Same district, same appointment time?

    My DS (2016) and a HS classmate were both appointed from the same nominating moc. His classmate found out 2weeks prior via moc call. DS notified via portal update.
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    AROTC Marksmanship requirement?

    "Zeroing" a weapon is the process of aligning the front and rear sights to the shooter.
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    Class Rank Adjustments

    +1 on not over thinking the process. There are several excellent posts by Flieger83 and Christcorp and others regarding all of components of the nomination and appointment process. I've seen several instances listed (including my DS and his HS classmate) received and accepted appointments...
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    LDAC moves to Ft. Knox

    I think it depends on perspective. Back in the dark ages I did Advanced Camp at Lewis and was Basic Camp Cadre at Knox for 3 years (LRC and Tac Officer). Between the rain, skeeters and starting several days in field jackets and gloves in July, I found Knox much more to my liking. I was an...
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    Official USAFA Class of 2017 Appointment thread

    Congrats Airforce_21. My DS is a current C4C out of OH-12. Well done.
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    Second Time's the Charm

    Congrats! Congratulations. Our crew was pulling for you!
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    OH-12

    Yes. I am Tiberi's district. My DS is a C4C at USAFA.
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    question for Army personel

    My experience is dated (20+ years) but as a 2LT at FT Hood, my wife and I made several car trips from there to her parents in Louisville, KY. We were able to do it straight through in 14 hours (55 MPH speed limit then so figure 60-65 MPH). As Scoutpilot said, after doing it once they will...
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    HellCats Mom

    Hellcats Dad If you are only looking at the Webguy thumbnails, try clicking into them and advancing while using that view. It takes a little longer but you'll be able to see the basic cadets on the fringes. That is how I found my DS the first time:smile: If you want to PM me your last name...
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    Love this guy

    Great Pic We met him at a parents association brunch a couple of weeks ago. He is an impressive young man. I did chuckle when I saw that pic and reconciled it with the person who patiently answered all my questions as I got ready to drop off my DS. +1 on addicted to WebGuy!
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    Squadrons

    DS is Hell Cats. I guess that's appropriate as I was a platoon leader in the Hounds of Hell of the 2nd "Hell on Wheels" Armored Division.
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    Official USAFA Class of 2016 Appointment thread

    73. Eboniamber, AL-?, Congresswoman Roby, Senator Sessions, 3/29/2012 74. Hoff2012 NV - 3 Senator Dean Heller, 3/29/12 75. Katzmom, IL Senator Dick Durbin 3/29/12 76. alexsisco714, NJ-09 Congressman Steve Rothman, Senator Bob Menendez 3/29/12 77. gmkho30, MT, Congressional, Jon Tester...
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    Official USAFA Class of 2016 Appointment thread

    Thanks to all who post here. DS and I have used this forum for info over the past year. This is a first time post. DS portal changed today to appointment offered. OH-12 (Tiberi). Another student from our HS got the call from Reps office so we've been on pins and needles waiting to hear...
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