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Prior Enlisted to AFA One of my son's roommates is prior enlisted (class of 2013), who spent a year at AF Prep (and enters USAFA just turning age 22). Believe there are only about 40 slots per year but then again, depends on number on enlisteds seeking slots too. Odds may be better than...

Go Demons! Demons won three overall events and my son was on the winning Log Run Relay team! :thumb:

WebGuy Photos Sorted by Squadron Flymom--go to Parent Forums on Web Guy--Vitosmom just broke the "code" today to directly access sorted pictures by squadron---so you are searching about 100 pictures a day vs. 1,300! Very helpful link.:biggrin:

Screamin' Demons My son is a Screamin' Demon and in Squadron 13 (the "Bulldawgs") for the Academic year. This is the first time that he is apart of team with a recognizeable mascot, after coming from a high school whose nickname was "The Hillers" (as in the Hills of Hopkinton that start the...

Return Letters Ideas Mike--another great idea to help our Basics best manage their time. Another one that I picked up from the Parent's blogs on WebGuy is to send a letter in the form of a questionnaire with fill in the blanks and/or multiple choice responses--sort of a survey to solicit...

I-Day Experience My wife and I were there last Thursday (and Friday morning to see the swearing in ceremony). My son flew out from Boston separately with a bunch of MA/NH/RI appointees. He said their connection through DFW was full of Basics and was alot of fun. Fortunately we were able to...

Thanks 2011's Mom for the advice, as well as other's feedback.

Thanks very much for the link and info. At Thanksgiving break, what does "Begins LMD" mean on the first day? Looking to book early flight that day but concerned that this may mean time of leave commencement is uncertain. Any explanation would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Does anyone have information on when the new calendar will be available for Class of 2013 parents? Specifically Thanksgiving break and Holiday break dates to allow for airline reservations? Thanks.

USAFA Presentation at Senior Recognition Night My son's ALO presented his appointment to USAFA at Senior Recognition Night. School's last SA appointment was back in mid-1990s and had no recent experience with it. But they had the ALO kick-off the awards night (only outsider to present). Son...

Add my son to the list out of MA. Received big package in mid-March and submitted acceptance this week. Can't make the orientations but did go to summer seminar last June. Will see you all on June 25th!!

Son in same situation. Waiting for medical waiver to go through (passed remedial tests 2 weeks ago). Has NROTC offer in hand (also waiting on med waiver) but still dreaming of USNA.

Late Medical Waivers Bairdlax: Hang in there. My son is same situation at USNA--actually won't get official waiver until later this week/early next. I have been told that Appointment can come as late as end of April. He was waived by USAFA in late January and received Appointment last...