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    5 years later

    All, 5 years ago I stumbled across this forum as a college junior beginning to consider the service academies. In less than a week I will graduate USMA and commission into the Air Defense Artillery. It has been a long, challenging, and rewarding adventure. If anyone has any questions...
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    2nd half syndrome

    Army-Temple game...why do you always fall apart in the 2nd half, my dear Army team?! :frown:
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    I'm back. Any questions?

    To those of you who know me, hello again. To newbies on the forum, nice to meet you. I just finished USMA CBT and will be marching in the ADay parade tomorrow. If you have any questions about CBT, applications, interviews, reogy week, or anything else related I am all ears (well, eyes...).
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    Thank You!!!

    Well, guys, this is my last post on this side of CBT. Thank you to everyone for your help, answers, and constant support. To my fellow new cadets- good luck and hang in there. Remember, every second you last is another second down. One thing they can not do is turn back time. 2014!
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    academy identity crisis

    I have noticed recently that there have been multiple references on all of the academies' forums to identity crisis affecting all the academies. Thoughts on this? Thoughts on the causes? How do you think they will be resolved, and when they are how will/should the academies change? (Please...
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    Iron Man 2 scene

    Anyone else who saw Iron Man 2 notice how when Hammer introduces the "new military" there are no Coast Guard robots? Poor CG, everyone seems to think you're just life guards on boats or something.
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    Are you kidding me?

    http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/05/09/holder-calls-review-miranda-rights-law-suggests-possible-changes/
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    Go Army Lacrosse!

    Congradulations to the the USMA men's lacrosse team for winning their first Patriot League championship! They defeated Navy 11-8, their second defeat over Navy this season. Both teams played excellently. The playing of both the USNA and USMA alma maters moved me deeply. (Of course, it was great...
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    explaining fitness guide for CBT

    Could someone please explain what PU1 20/15 stuff means on the physical fitness guide for CBT? I get the PU1 part but not the 20/15 part. Thanks!
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    Great article on Gen. Petraeus

    http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2010/05/petraeus-201005?currentPage=1
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    Women in Combat branches

    Women are allowed in some combat branches, such as Field Artillery, just not direct combat MOS's. How does this limit their opportunities to progress and move up in their career if they are in such a branch?
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    Why did you leave the service?

    I thought it would be interesting to get some retirees on here to explain their reasons for why they retired from their respective services. A common answer I receive to this question is their spouse was not cut out for the military life.
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    ROTC backup plan

    So, I received an AROTC scholarship. In case I get injured before CBT (knock on wood) can I accept the scholarship and explain the situation, or do I have to decline it?
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    R-DAY SAF dinner

    Would anyone be interested in picking a place near West Point to have a SAF dinner the night before R-Day? For New Cadets and any accompanying parents. I've seen them done before in prior years for all the academies. Anyone interested say so here, and if anyone has a restaurant suggestion post...
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    presentation ceremony

    I saw last year everyone discussing getting their appointment (or something to signify it) at their school's award ceremony. My school has one of these at the end of the year, and I was wondering how you arrange for this and who you contact. Your MALO? Thanks, Vampsoul
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    helicopter pilot

    I was trying to find information on height limits for helicopter pilots, but I cannot find any like there are for cargo planes, jets, ect. Does anyone know if there is a height minimum? Thank you.
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    LOA !!!

    It came today after I got home from my nomination interview. I have not stopped fidgeting from excitement, yet!!!
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    what do you mean deployment?

    So, last night I had the sit down talk with my boyfriend of 8 months to explain to him what it actually meant that I was pursuing a military career. Comments he'd made the past few weeks had made me nervous that he didn't quite get it. So, anyway, it was a good thing I did. When I mentioned...
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    LIVE CHAT

    Is going on right now at cga.edu
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    Under Review

    I received an e-mail saying that my application was under review. Wish me luck!
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