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    National Defense Service Ribbon

    I was watching the ring ceremony and pictures thereafter. Some of the cadets were not wearing their NDSM and I began wondering, when are they are (officially) awarded these to begin with? Not to mention, when did it become optional for some of cadets to wear or not wear their decorations? :)...
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    quick question about mail

    Back in the day, the more mail we received the more push-ups we did (per letter). They still practicing this today at BEAST? I'd hate to be smoking my own kid by proxy for sending too many letters :redface:!
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    Good Luck Candidates!

    I just wanted to personally extend my support to all of the candidates awaiting news at the end of the month. Good Luck everyone.
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    Weight Standards

    Does anyone know what the requirements are for WP? Army regulations usually differ for applicants than their AD counterparts. Is this the same for WP as candidates? I've referenced AR 40-501 and it outlines the appropriate body fat for 17-21 y/o @ 26%. I know this to be different IAW AR...
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    Braces

    okay, my son's physical is next week and he still has his braces on. They were elective but they will not be removed until November/December. Anyone have experience with this? Would it be easier to wait until they were removed to have the physical so we could have orthodontic records (on the...
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    Nominations

    My son was told he was awarded the presidential and sdvet nomination. However sdvet is the only nomination being reported in his portal. If I recall, the regions rep stated that sdvet is more valuable however we are all told to compete for as many noms as possible. What's the deal then...
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    Portal

    My son and I were reviewing his portal. At the bottom, where extracurricular activities is located shows what my son has accomplished. What I'm wondering is, if that information shows varsity player, team capt, publication editor---is this information already verified or is this something my...
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    Regarding LOA

    My son is just about complete with his application minus the physical which is next week. Just for kicks, do they offer LOAs without having the physical? My son has pres/sdvet nom. Thanks in advance!
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