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    Local flight schools Annapolis?

    Plebe son wants to get private pilots license next summer. Are there any flight schools around Annapolis that give a break on the cost for flight/instructor time?
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    Phone line

    I hear mobile service is somewhat spotty in Bacroft. Should we bring Plebe a land line phone at PPW?
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    I day Picnic

    Do parents need to sign up somewhere for I day picnic sponsored by Alumni assoc?
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    portal access

    DS can no longer access the portal. His password does not work. Anybody else have that issue?
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    sunglasses

    DS wants a nice pair of sunglasses for a high school graduation present. I know there are certain restrictions on what kind they can have. Please give any advice. Thanks!
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    Navy Federal Direct deposit

    I set up a Navy Federal CU account online for DS. PTR packet had form to fill out to set up account but I already did it. It also had a perforated form at the bottom regarding direct deposit of Navy pay to the account. Does he send that in or turn it in I day?
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    Running shoes

    Planning to get some running shoes for DS so he can break them in prior to start of PS. It looks like they use New Balance. Any other info I need before I buy a pair. Do they have to be the same as the issued pairs?
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    Naval Acdemy Club worth joing?

    Opinions?
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    Firearms training

    :tank:Silly question but here goes. Do left handed people still get trained shooting right handed?
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    Interesting Observation

    My DS applied for both NA and AFA. Within one week of turning in his application for Naval Academy he got notification of his appointment. He did not get a nomination for AFA. One would think both academies are looking for similar attributes in their candidates. He had decided even before then...
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    I Day Picnic

    Do we need to register ahead of time for I Day alumni association welcome picnic?
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    PPW and I Day parking?

    As a member of the Air Force I was allowed to park on Academy grounds during campus visit with my son. Will I be allowed to park on grounds during I day and PPW?
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    Glee Club

    My DS is interested in trying out for the Glee Club. From what I see Plebes are pretty much screaming all the team which is horrible for voice. Any advice here?
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    Aviation

    So my DS got his appointment and sent in his acceptance. His goal is to be an aviator. I have heard differing opinions about having prior flight experience. Truth is he really hasn't had the time with sports, extracurricular and school to spend 6 hours a week towards a private pilot license. We...
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    Travel Cost Reimbursement

    I know this has been covered somewhere before but I couldn't find it. Does NA reimburse for travel to report?
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    Divorced Parents on Parents Day

    Any advice here? Both remarried. Splitting time? Everyone just suck it up and all hang out together? What is schedule like that weekend? Any help appreciated.
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    Hello from NC

    DS applying to AFA and NA. Has gotten nomination from Rep for NA. Awaiting word from Senators on other Noms. I am in Air Force so of course am pulling for AFA but am thrilled he got Nom for NA. Lots of good info found so far here. Thanks to all who keep it going. i am sure I will refer to it...
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    NA Nom. AFA Nom?

    My son received USNA nom from his MOC today in a short letter. Does this mean he did not get AFA nom too? His MOC had two separate committees for interviews. One for USNA and one for AFA/Army. His first choice was AFA. Thanks for any info.
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