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So my newly elevated 2C is off on protrimid (did I spell that right?) right now so all this could change. Getting information from him is sporatic at best so I will ask you nice folks. I know the number of aviation selections varies from year to year but what is the range more or less. In other...

You're in kid! Go Navy Beat Army! 1. You will need to accept the appointment, but I bet that deadline is past. 2. Wrap yourself in bubble wrap. (no injuries before I-day) My son went wake boarding 4 weeks before I-day and tweaked his back. It turned out ok but gave us a scare. 3. Stay out of...

My ex-plebe now Youngster DS is home for 3rd block leave right now. So this morning his mom told him that last night she had dreamed that she was a plebe at the academy. He replied "It sucks doesn't it!" I'm still chuckling over that one.

I have heard of plan B school's pitching a fit when they are rejected by kids who are accepting appointments but here is a true story that happened to my DS a year ago. Try to read to the end because there is a silver lining, happy ending twist at the end. My DS worked at a summer camp for the...

I posted some of this content about a year ago as DS was about to report to I-Day. I have updated it to include some details of plebe summer and plebe year. I do this to help those who, like us, are clueless to the process of getting in and surviving plebe year. Here is how the story unfolded...

Not sure what my kid is thinking but he signed up for this major. Here is his probable schedule for next fall. Principles of Aerospace Engineering 1 Engineering Mechanics foe Aerospace Engineering Ethic and Moral Reasoning for the Naval leader Basic navigation 3/C Swimming (he is a sinker)...

So I am planning a trip to the yard to see Herndon this year. My question is what happens right after Herndon? Will they ( the former plebes) have some liberty that evening or the next day? Trying to decide when to come home.

We did this at the end of plebe summer and had some great responses so I thought I would roll it again now that they have a semester under their belts. Here are a couple of interesting things my plabe son has had to say recently. Please add some of your own. When asked how he was dealing with...

If I remember correctly, there were 1177 that showed up on I day for the class of 2020. I remember the Sup. Setting the goal that they be the first class to have 90 % graduate. My DS said they lost one from his company during plebe summer but none since then even though a couple had been a...

So parents weekend was great. Some much needed Cheeseburgers, naps in the hotel room, movies and music for DS. But one thing he said was an interesting inside observation. He said "75% of the time I feel like I'm in a meatgrinder and 25% of the time I feel like a rockstar".

Last phone call before we parents head to Annapolis for parent weekend. My Mid continued to be upbeat. He gave us a very mixed list of items he wants us to bring. 1. Jellybeans 2. His guitar 3. His mini cactus plant that he has had in his room at home for a long time. Apparently they get to have...

DS remained fairly upbeat on phone call 2. He said his favorite things are anytime he is sitting down or not being timed. He also said he is surrounded by people who are "simply outstanding" and that the session 1 detailers had "become human" a couple of days before the switch but there was much...

Got our much anticipated first call today. DS was excited and very chatty which is not his usual stoic self. He is doing well. He said he was sore and he felt sorry for a few who had shown up out of shape because they were really sore. He said food was good and there was a lot of it. Apparently...

How long do they get to talk on the first phone call home?

Thanks to the North Texas USNA Parents Association for the welcome aboard lunch today! So many questions were answered. DS found out what company he will be in and has already made some friends in his plebe class. Apprehension has been replaced with excitement (somewhat). If your area has one of...

Holy cow! Two weeks from today we turn him over to the United States Naval Academy. After all the tests, retests, applications. essays, interviews, nomination steps, and yes prayers, it seems a bit surreal that it is just about here. DS got an email from the rowing coach inviting him to try out...

Apologies for lack of military knowledge. DS is finishing up the report paperwork. The life insurance form asks rank. Is midshipman an official rank? Is it O 1 or Something else? I tried a search on here but didn't find it quickly. warning- more newbie questions will likely follow

So at my house we are getting excited about launching DS into his "life less ordinary" at USNA on June 30th but there is a big thank you I need to get out there before that happens because without the help of these three individuals, I don't think the story would have unfolded the same. B&G...

Many new folks on here starting the 2021 process. Here is how the story unfolded for my DS who will be a plebe at USNA starting June 30. Best of luck! So it has been a little more than a year since my DS decided to jump on this roller coaster. We are not a military family. He goes to a small...