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Thank you for the sound explanation...its just disheartening but it is realistic...its just too bad the weeding out process takes that long to kick in.

I was surprised to see that the graduating numbers are much lower than the original class numbers. I understand that there's going to be some academic failures or change of heart etc...but I wonder what possible other reasons there may be for such a drop? I expected to see no more than a 100...

ooopss it should read...."and NOT bank"....anyway...I totally agree...why does the AFA put all those stats? :mad:...here's a funny story my old man told me...during UPT...week two or so, his IP asked him what type of A/C he wanted to fly...he replied "F-15's" the IP told him to get rid of his...

Colorado bound I know the cold winter will be a shock for me...I'm more worried about the high alt. :shake: I need to start running up the Koko head crater! but its going to be exciting time in my life! I checked out in Utube some of the highlights of Winter weather at the AFA..its...

True dat :eek:I'm a minority-Pacific Islander to be exact...and as my old man told me, "its better to achieve the highest goals I can set for myself and exceed any minimum requirements necessary to get an appt and bank due being a minority etc..." and he being a ROTC graduate and a ex-fighter...

Princ nom + LOA = Appt! On my letter from the AFA, the "approval of acceptance letter from the AFA- 1st paragraph, 2nd sentence; " You are virtually assured of an appointment upon receipt of a nomination." All she and I needed was a nomination from Akaka or Abercrombie in my case for...

With Navy and Air Force and Army bases...HI is a competitive State, the other loggin got a Princ. Nom for Navy..I thought the daughter had an AFA Prin. nom also..but if you search other forums...he wrote that his daughter got a Princ.Nom for Navy. Last year though...Sen. Inouye had 3 Principal...

Mahalos to Sen. Inouye! I got my LOA and Sen. Inouye's Principal Nom letter today also!!!!Matter a fact we just got back from CPK where my folks and kid sis and bro was there to witness the "opening" of the two letters...LOA was dated 1/28/09 and Sen. Inouye's letter 1/30/09 What school is...

Finally got the Nom! Hi Gang! I just got notified today that I got the Principal Nom. from my MOC!!!!! I am sooooooo thankful and relieved!!!!:biggrin:

:tomcat::tomcat::tomcat::tomcat: Thanks for all the info gang...:smile: Its 0610 and I gotta take off and hit the surf before school...its a little bit chilly outside though:frown:not used to this cold front here in paradise:shake:but then, I should be grateful I'm not near zero...

:tomcat::tomcat::tomcat::tomcat:The only thing i got from AFA was a CD last week:rolleyes: which makes me wonder how long is this waiting process...I am shooting for a principal nom...from Sen Inouye, the other two just lists the noms. Good luck to all that waits patiently.:thumb:

Allooooohaaaaaaa! :tomcat::tomcat::tomcat:Its nice to see some of you already getting apptmts. already, Hawaii MOC's don't release any announcements until next month. By the way, I got a 'academic qualified" letter from USNA this past Dec. but nothing from AFA. I am medically q'd for USNA &...