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    Can I vent about acceptance.....

    Much has changed since my son was nominated and then a plebe. Not sure what state you are from, but that could be either an advantage or not...she is a female so all of the FSA's are looking for quality female candidates - which your daughter sounds like a quality young lady. I just looked at...
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    Information concerning Sea Year and Choosing Navy or Air Force

    I re-read the comments, and maybe I missed it, and if I did, I apologize but I don't think anybody said "only on these pages". I am reasonably sure that many/most of the cadets have been told by either staff or other mids how to act and how not to act, and what to say and what not to say...that...
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    Information concerning Sea Year and Choosing Navy or Air Force

    As was indicated, most of the push back comes from these pages...please don't worry too much about what some of the mids might say about going or not going active. My son wanted Coast Guard when he first arrived...then he sailed and he wanted to sail...then during the stand down he encountered...
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    Information concerning Sea Year and Choosing Navy or Air Force

    For the class of 2018, there were many who applied for and rec'd a flight slot...I know of approx 8-10 that rec'd Navy flight...and there could be more that I don't know of...there were many who went Air Force but I don't know the numbers for flight and then there is the possibility of Coast...
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    After USMMA Appointment Acceptance - Next Steps

    First off - Congrats & welcome to the KP family. Son graduated 06/2018, and as you will see things change each and every year...so Indoc for us was 4 yrs ago. Your on track, TWIC - check, Wisdom Teeth, check - same for #3 and #4, check. You will receive a logging in book and it will have...
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    Do all USMMA applicants desire a career at sea?

    For sure not a stupid question. As was stated earlier, they need to go visit USMMA and any other school they are considering. Do others go on to a different career path including medicine, education, law, etc...absolutely. There are loads of alumni that are in the legal field - some of the...
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    Girlfriends of Class of 2022 Candidates

    I know of two different weddings that took place the weekend after graduation this year. I know of two others who had girlfriends the entire time they were at the academy and they went to the ring dance...with weddings probably in he near future. Is it hard - yes to both school and having a...
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    Graduation Class of 2018

    What an awesome day for graduation at USMMA this past weekend! Bright and Sunny (perhaps a bit hot for the mids sitting on turf). Sec of Def General Mattis was an awesome speaker, gave a wonderful message to the new grads and was well received by the vast majority. His speech is here -...
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    Becoming an AF Pilot after USMMA?

    First, congrats on the appointment! Please remember, no matter what academy your DS goes to, including USMMA, he will need to be flexible - very flexible. Regarding getting a flight slot from USMMA - today/this year may have a number of slots - but 4 years down the road that may change. It is...
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    Can Anyone Gauge My Chances/How Competitive Am I?

    I apologize and I stand corrected...I thought I read that he retired.
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    Mail During Indoc

    Not sure if you have a DD or DS and not sure where you live - big city or rural...but if you can send the local newspaper...if it is from a big city with a major league team, your DD/DS will be a hero with the others who follow sports/baseball...I still have a picture of my plebe that shows him...
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    Can Anyone Gauge My Chances/How Competitive Am I?

    MMA19kid has written that USMMA does not train for active duty...hmmm...I think the current guy in charge of MARAD...what's his name again...oh yes...ADM Buzby graduated from USMMA and served active for a few years...and CDR J Harts graduated from USMMA and just retired from active duty Navy and...
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    LOA - USMMA

    PC_Tech, First congrats on the LOA. If your DS has not already done so, forward this to all who the people he applied to for a nomination. This will help the US Senator/Congressman - they will know that USMMA wants him and they (senator/congressman) will look good about nominating somebody...
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    General Questions for 2021

    You can bring them if you would like or and if your parents are coming for parents weekend they can bring them then. With that being said, have you contacted the coach to see if there is a welcome gathering for incoming lacrosse players? If there is, you should be able to bring them and this...
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    2021 Billed Costs Announced

    You will be notified by admissions - I was going to add in due time - but unfortunately, you and your Mid will learn/see quickly that USMMA does not move quickly. They will want your money fast when they tell you to pay for whatever, but they will take their good old time in reimbursing your...
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    General Questions for 2021

    Beyond - That is a very broad brush statement and probably not correct as some mids may have and some have served before getting into any of the academies - so saying Thanks is OK
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    Class of 2021 USMMA Appointment Thread

    CONGRATS to All!! Welcome to the KP Family!! This roller coaster is a little one compared to what you have ahead of you...not sure if the ride is worse for the parents or the kids...but it is a ride indeed - some ups and some downs but none the less for the most part it is a good ride...to all...
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    2021--what to expect in the next 2 months

    Personally, pack as little as you can - consider buying the bags that you can vacuum to minimize space - towels take up big space - try to fit everything into one bag/suitcase and a backpack. You can always send up socks in the mail during Indoc or bring them with you at parents weekend. If...
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    2021--what to expect in the next 2 months

    They are issued all clothing items except underwear, t-shirts, socks, gym shoes...they will have what they wear to Indoc and that will the last civies they wear for a while unless they get a sponsor family then they can/will have clothes there too. There is always the US Mail to send up a shirt...
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    2021--what to expect in the next 2 months

    All good points - you can also call Navy Fed CU and apply/open an account over the phone if you do not want to spend the time to do it at the academy. As far as mail - yes write everyday snail mail - you may also want to send the local newspaper or sports section...if you live in a major city...
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