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    Worried about our DS. Is it OK to speak with his NROTC Unit?

    Jcleppe, happy for all advice. Feel free to PM.
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    Worried about our DS. Is it OK to speak with his NROTC Unit?

    Hi everyone. I am looking for advice on how to address a concern we have for our 3/C DS. He is on a national scholarship and entering his second year of college, majoring in engineering. To be specific, I am wondering if it is OK for me to have a private call with his unit commander and ask...
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    Connectucut - District 02

    Anyone hear anything? At this point in time, I think it is safe to presume that CPR implies one is in the mix; but so much depends on variables outside a candidate's control. Oh my, this waiting is suspenseful.
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    March Madness SAF Bracket Challenge 2018

    Keep telling yourself that.
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    March Madness SAF Bracket Challenge 2018

    I am from Philadelphia and went to college there, attending a Big 5 school that was NOT Villanova. I cannot, under any circumstance root for that school. Not happening. Those from Philly, particularly from non-V schools, will understand.
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    School walkout

    TacticalNuke: thank you. Everyone else: read and heed.
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    Anyone hear about something down at USNA?

    Just very sad news, now confirmed. Accountable as they must be for their choices, I nevertheless feel sorry for them and their families. This unfortunate event is also a warning flare to candidates: getting caught for behavior like this has far more serious implications at a SA than compared to...
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    NASS

    The Candidate Visit Weekend ("CVW") is for rising high school juniors. Attendees are assigned to shadow a plebe for the wknd, including living in Bancroft Hall. Naval Academy Summer Seminar ("NASS") is a week-long camp, that focuses more on the physical aspects of midshipman life. It is for...
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    Mystery BGO

    Hasn’t come together yet. That only happens if DS secures the privilege of an appointment. [emoji1317]
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    Mystery BGO

    BGO report filed. DS is now CPR and now he waits. Thanks for all the helpful insight.
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    Mystery BGO

    Funny you should ask because we may be about to find out. The saga continues - BGO has not yet filed the report. Very frustrating for DS but he is following up, being respectful, and (trying to) keeping his head in a good place.
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    Mystery BGO

    Wrap up: Interestingly enough, and surprisingly, USNA apologized for the dilemma. Within 48 hours DS was re-assigned to a BGO in the city where he attends college and, the interview occurred about a week later. The new BGO was very prepared and took a real interest in our DS. Ultimately, a very...
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    Mystery BGO

    Over the past 90 days, 2 emails have not been acknowledged. In the same time frame, 2 phone calls....rings and rings and goes into voicemail. From a customer service perspective, this is unacceptable in the business world. On to the regional coordinator. If I were a BGO.....oh, never mind.
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    Mystery BGO

    DS is a college reapplicant. Originally assigned to our state’s BGO area coordinator, then later reassigned to a different BGO. DS was proactive in reaching out to both....he sent an email to his new BGO over two months ago - crickets. The BGO interview is the only open item for DS. I know...
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    Very confused??

    Happened to my DS last year. Enjoy, and bank this prep time for other things. Best of luck!
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    Looking back from USNA

    bn09, what did you ultimately decide to do? Moreover, how are you doing?
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    So you're coming to Annapolis

    THParent, thank you for this. The article serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective.
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    So you're coming to Annapolis

    I read the entire article. Every organization has its internal critics, who speak truth to power. Every organization needs folks like this in order to grow. Take from the article what you will but don’t dismiss it out of hand. I have personally heard far too many accounts from USNA grads to...
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    Congratulation to Navy Football team!

    What. A. Game.
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    Anyone Watching the PBS Documentary on the Vietnam War?

    Memory: I was in first grade when our mother told us Cousin Eddie, my father’s first cousin, was coming to visit with his mother and our grandparents. He was shipping out the next morning for Vietnam. I remember asking either “what is that?” or “where is that?” Regardless of the question, I...
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