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    NROTC 1/c lasik/PRK

    Hope everyone is doing well! DS got pilot; wanted specwar (I know, poor him, right?) We are now on the hunt for corrective eye advice. He spoke with his admin and she emailed him a link to the 900 page reg on vision. His advisor said, "Just let me know when it's done and I'll add it to your...
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    In Reg Tattoo

    DS waited as well and after gauging the climate of the command (sure it’s in regs but no sense in making his life miserable if it’s frowned upon), he sent a chit up the chain and got it over thanksgiving break
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    Surviving the TWE

    We got a cat. Beautiful Himalayan that is more spoiled than the boys ever thought about being!
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    Surviving the TWE

    This will be a long one, as most mom’s are. It’s kind of a “It’ll be alright, you or your kid will move on and do great things, this isn’t the end, only the beginning...” story. But mostly it’s our story that shows after the shock, the tears, the anger, and the moving on, that the TWE was is...
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    Sea Trials and 2/C Cruise

    The info from Fastfood44 and goirish1 is consistent with what DS found out this week. DS did not do cortramid last year due to a back injury so he was doing it this year. He was told that Sea Trials and what they call the “enlisted cruise” (which is where they shadow an enlisted sailor and...
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    Auburn NROTC

    Impatientmom, well, one thing about this process: free PhD in patience! DS was waitlisted for USNA until May so we know how you feel, it is a tough process. He is at Auburn and loves it! He would be happy to show your son around or if he just wants to chat and get some questions answered. The...
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    School Awards Ceremony

    First DS was told that they wouldn’t have time for his scholarship to be presented, that if they did that for everyone we would be there all night. Second DS, same school, did allow his scholarship to be presented, and, sure enough, we were there all night! Was actually pretty comical and...
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    NROTC Options

    “My end goal is to be a pilot. I am a private pilot now and have always wanted to fly jets.” You may have heard this before but it is worth repeating: “Needs of the Navy.” There are many many stories on this great site of bright young minds who have always wanted to fly but were sub-drafted...
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    Spinal facet injections??

    Update After a long summer of physical therapy and duplicated tests from a second and then third opinion, son is pain free with 2 PT tests passed. The second opinion doc who recommended and performed the spinal injections was arrogantly insulted when they didn’t work. Actually frowned at son and...
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    Spinal facet injections??

    GoCubbies, no we certainly don't! Doc said that he should have good results being young and healthy...I am banking on that! I am hoping physical therapy over the next couple months will strengthen his back and elleviate future pain as well as the need for future doc visits!
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    Spinal facet injections??

    Diagnosis is Lumbar Spondylosis
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    Spinal facet injections??

    Hello everyone, it has been awhile since I have posted. Son is doing well, just completed his freshman year in NROTC. In March he hurt his back at a SEAL training weekend. He saw the campus doc, who recommended chiropractic care (which his cadre frowned upon and suggested he wait until he got...
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    "Do you own a motorcycle"

    Son is in NROTC at the university of Michigan, he has a Honda Ruckus, which is basically a moped, under 50cc, 35 mph max; he said as of last year all MIDS who ride motorcycles (regardless of size) must follow the active duty rules, which includes boots, pants, long sleeves, gloves, helmet with...
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    USNA Waiting List c/o 2021

    End of the ride for DS today. Good luck to everyone still in limbo! Peace be with all of us (children and parents) in accepting the decisions made and paths they will persue.
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    USNA Waiting List c/o 2021

    DS received a waiver for his shoulder (dislocation and subsequent surgery) today. Even if he doesn't come off the wait list, this is great news for future lurkers that a DQ does not always mean an end.
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    USNA Waiting List c/o 2021

    Maskry, love that! Thank you, he is healed and back to all activity. He has an incredible Plan A+, NROTC scholarship at Auburn. Good luck to your DD in sunny California!
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    Question about Boys State

    I second this! And if you don't have the funds to send him yourself (or your state doesn't allow this) I would check with your surrounding town's American Legions (I read this on SAF a few years ago!) Our American Legion didn't know about Boys State, so DS#1 went to the next town over (not 10...
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    USNA Waiting List c/o 2021

    USNA requested DS's final release paperwork from his shoulder surgery. Not sure if they are just continuing to persue the waiver in the event his number gets called off the wait list or if he is being considered sooner than that. Who knows! He, coincidentally, had the ortho appt the day before...
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    denied from all

    Do you play a sport? If you have the funds, you might look into one of the sport camps; that will get you on "campus" and give you a feel for the academy. My son attended a camp last summer, there were a variety of ages and levels to include a lot of "locals" so not just for kids who are hoping...
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    USNA Waiting List c/o 2021

    I have always said, SAF should be a requirement, a spot on the application to make an account and a commitment to post all your updates! That way there are fewer mysteries! I would bet my DS and Maskry's DD are not the only people from the same district, we just don't see everyone. I think...
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